plin
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There are lots of modifications for many orthodynamic headphones in the huge ortho thread regarding various damping suggestions. It seems that damping is important for tuning ortho sound. There is, also, at least one damping mod for LCD-3.
There is a very good HE-500 thread for ear pad mods, but nothing for damping mods, so I thought it would be nice to open one.
Please, do not post any cable mods here.
In HE-500, like other HifiMan headphones, the metal mesh that protects the back of the headphone can be easily removed, revealing their driver’s back. Instructions given by the man who designs HifiMan here.
Revealing the back of the headphone’s driver lets you easily place additional damping or replace the original with a new one.
Please note that it is not a good idea to let the driver mechanically unprotected. Dust and little hairs may easily accumulate but the worst are the metal particles. Any small magnetic metal object that comes near the very strong magnets will inevitably be stuck inside them, causing probably irreversible damage to the thin membrane of the driver. So, please, be very careful and never leave the back of the driver unprotected for a prolonged time.
You can also add additional damping in front of the driver. Keep in mind that the old velour pads appear to have more damping (more dense fabric in front of the driver) than the new ones.
Please try any mods with your own risk.
There is a very good HE-500 thread for ear pad mods, but nothing for damping mods, so I thought it would be nice to open one.
Please, do not post any cable mods here.
In HE-500, like other HifiMan headphones, the metal mesh that protects the back of the headphone can be easily removed, revealing their driver’s back. Instructions given by the man who designs HifiMan here.
Revealing the back of the headphone’s driver lets you easily place additional damping or replace the original with a new one.
Please note that it is not a good idea to let the driver mechanically unprotected. Dust and little hairs may easily accumulate but the worst are the metal particles. Any small magnetic metal object that comes near the very strong magnets will inevitably be stuck inside them, causing probably irreversible damage to the thin membrane of the driver. So, please, be very careful and never leave the back of the driver unprotected for a prolonged time.
You can also add additional damping in front of the driver. Keep in mind that the old velour pads appear to have more damping (more dense fabric in front of the driver) than the new ones.
Please try any mods with your own risk.