Thanks for the reply, but I'm done buying $40+ pads. Glad they're working for you
The comfort of the Sennheiser is the best.
Thanks for the reply, but I'm done buying $40+ pads. Glad they're working for you
Yep, yes, and YEAH! I'll back you 100% on that. Really stunning bass.
C'mon people, jump on the train.
Here are some pix from my re-modding of a new baffle. The first pic shows the recessed baffle relative to the outside of the cup. This was from my first attempt yesteday. The shelf liner disc beneath was trimmed by 5 mm, per the guide. The third pic shows the baffle still recessed, but with the full size disc (shown in the second pic) underneath. I tightened the screws down pretty thoroughly, without risking damage. It's all good.
One thing worth noting is the proper way to screw down the baffle (or anything with multiple screws). DON'T just screw one down, then move on. Get them all started, then work around, skipping a screw or going all the way across, gradually tightening them all.
It was definitely painstaking work to get the baffles covered with the stickies. I missed a small triangle at the bottom, but caught it before putting the pad back on. It was a bit easier to get the pads on this time, fortunately. The sound is as I recall it from yesterday, and I even rolled some new tubes (had to test out my new Herbie's Tube Dampeners with a problem pair; so far so good). Oh my! There's that sub-bass
I used the small Swiss Army knife to cut out the discs by tracing around the new metal baffle while pressing it to the shelf liner. Easy peasy. And those Fiskars scissors are a modder's dream. Worth every penny.
For another tape solution to the modding I found a more flexible solution than than normal clear double sided tape...
I had a similar issue with taping an ed8 earpad onto metal and none worked untill I tried this "body tape" for wardrobe to body :
http://www.head-fi.org/t/381695/ultrasone-edition-8/1940_20#post_10947003
Also upon listening to a friend's moded 560 with both this mod and grill,
I have to say its like pushing it to another level.
All aspects of the sound seemed to benifit and it was no longer like stock and there was absolutely no detection of upper range problem of the stock pads and it was very well balanced sounding can with improved clarity and depth and bass no longer had that tiny fat bottom it was now more clear and strong while mids were more focused as well and somehow the soundstage was similar witdth but more height..
it was now in league of the big guys and did nothing wrong nor did it lack anything,
In contrast to other top cans which have strengths but also have minuses..
this can no longer has much anything to nitpick about and I am forced to say that this and a complementary hd800 would be an "end game" couple to cover all music ..
Nice. Even my fashion-conscious wife hadn't heard of that tape.
Agree about the mods bringing out the best in the HE-560s. Don't feel any urge to try LCDs or other top end cans.
Would recommend trying out other flagships even if you are currently satisfied with your headphone's sound.
No! A million times, no.
You're happy with how your headphones sound? GOOD! Now, run...fun far away. Save your sanity, save your wallet, and listen to some good music.
LOL. I knew that comment would beget other comments. While money is right on the money, I'm with you. Would I like to preview Audezes or HD 800s in my home on my rig? Duuuuuuuuhhhhh. How likely is that to happen? About nil. I've got other things to obsess about, like the three pairs of RCAs I'm making to connect my Stack o' Schiit + XPS-1. Gotta clear out the rat's nest so my new DIY stand is done justice.
Since this is the HE-560 Enhancement thread, I can only encourage people to give them a try, esp. those who feel the bass is a bit lacking. As someone mentioned, no more bass coming and going. When it's supposed to rumble or slam, it does. When it's just supposed to be noticed, it's now there with a bit more authority.
Though since the bass improvements derive largely from Step 3, which is a PITA to do and to undo, it'd be foolish to skip any internal mods (a la Steps 1-2) before doing that.
This mod demands full commitment through all the steps, or it may bite one in the ass in the future.