K701 disassembly instructions

[bangraman]

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Originally Posted by jl123 I just tried it with some solid 20g wire and it worked perfectly. I'm sorry to hear that. I'll adopt your k701s You could always dremel the grill out and stretch some fabric over it or maybe some new grill.

I guess it's worth asking Harman UK if they carry / can get spares. Then I can go nuts with the Dremel on the grille (although if the above efforts are anything to go by, perhaps not!).

 

[jl123]

Yeah I forgot to mention you should try and get replacements first. I'm sure its possible.

 

[Alu]

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Originally Posted by bangraman I like the K701 so it's a keeper as a home-use dynamic. And it looks (unlike the R10 for example) possible to fit it exactly for my head. And it's cheap. As such I can always buy another one if I screw things up. However I would like to find a non-destructive way to move the stops.

I'd never be able to open up my very first not all too bad headphone, not only because I lack expertise, but also because I think that it is fairly expensive.

I had to sacrifice a lot of my savings in order to get those. But then again, I'm a poor student with only a little bit of mid-range speakersetup and a little bit of almost high-end headphonessetup, well I'm planning to get there.

 

[Chri5peed]

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Originally Posted by bangraman If I could have got the damned silver mesh off, I'd agree with you

...but you haven't put it back together again yet!

I wonder how much stuff around the world has got a screw missing after a bit of DIY!

 

[Todd R]

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Originally Posted by bangraman I guess it's worth asking Harman UK if they carry / can get spares. Then I can go nuts with the Dremel on the grille (although if the above efforts are anything to go by, perhaps not!).

Well I don't know why you're taking them apart, but if things go really bad I'll sell you mine.

 

[bangraman]

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Originally Posted by Todd R Well I don't know why you're taking them apart, but if things go really bad I'll sell you mine.

Thanks Todd.


The reason why I was taking them apart is that the bungee cords place too much stress on my head as the only fitting position is at full extension of the headband. So I had to get into the phones to remove the rubber cords safely... until I got fed up of that and cut them of course. And if I were to tell the truth, the K701 is still a tiny, tiny bit too small at full headband extension. I would like instructions on moving the headband stops as well.

 

[Todd R]

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Originally Posted by bangraman I would like instructions on moving the headband stops as well.

Haven't you been here and downloaded the service documentation?

 

[darkninja67]

I commend you guys for taking one for the team.

 

[bangraman]

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Originally Posted by Todd R Haven't you been here and downloaded the service documentation?

I have now, yes

Looks like the headband + stops is a single assembly... #@&$

Oh well, I've emailed Harman UK to find out spares availability. Not a particularly urgent matter now as the headphone amp I've picked up intending for it to meet my casual dynamic-phones listening needs has turned out to be a lemon and has to go back for repair. Hopefully when it comes back, the K701 will be re-grilled and ready to go. If spares are unavailable I will use this one for practice and buy another. Thanks for all the comments.

 

[jl123]

Put a nice fitting flathead in the crack on the outside of the headband stop. Turn it and you'll see it spread some. You can then move it up and down. The grey plastic on the band will be marked from the pressure from the stops. Nothing you can do about that. You might need 2 small screwdrivers. Of course be careful not to damage the plastic if possible.

 

[bangraman]

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Originally Posted by jl123 Put a nice fitting flathead in the crack on the outside of the headband stop. Turn it and you'll see it spread some. You can then move it up and down. The grey plastic on the band will be marked from the pressure from the stops. Nothing you can do about that. You might need 2 small screwdrivers. Of course be careful not to damage the plastic if possible.

Thanks. I won't attack it this time until I have more appropriate "weapons"

I'll get hold of some thin flat bladed drivers, and the approiate needle-nosed pliers.

 

[Sean H]

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Originally Posted by Todd R Well I don't know why you're taking them apart, but if things go really bad I'll sell you mine.

You must love those new cans then, eh?

 

[jl123]

Get some tweezers if you want to take the grill off. That service guide said that and it does work perfectly.

Actually one side of it doesn't appear to be as friendly as the other. Seems closed a lot tighter and won't spread.

 

[kin0kin]

maybe Larry would do a wood cup mod for the grill? like the K340 mod? it will probably make it sund better too

 

[KenW]

bangraman....if you've got a good relationship with your local dentist, drop by and see if his rubber dam forceps will fit the holes in the grill. If so, it likely will be more efficient, safe and manageable than needle nose pliers. He might even have an old pair that he no longer needs that he'd let you have. Then if they don't quite fit, take the dremel tool to them(forceps not the grills!). Btw, you might also inquire about some of his other instruments that might just be of use in this project. Bet you'd be surprised at how handy your DDS can be. Here's what I'm talking about: