[Firevortex]

i think u guys might be onto something here... that modded A130 would be the next W5000

 

[Thade]

I just received A130 and I also have a rattly driver...maybe 2 but the right side is much more pronounced

 

[dave al'orange]

Hey prona, can you give some directions on getting the housings apart without breaking anything? I'd really hate to ruin them...

 

[prona]

It's quite simple really. Separate the drivers from the headband. After gently pulling off the pads, you should see 4 screws. Just simply unscrew them and separate the driver and the enclosure. Then apply tak. I like to apply small thin pieces in a circular pattern until it is covered. Then I just press it out so its nice and even.

 

[dave al'orange]

Wow. Now this is really really impressive.

I'll have to listen and write more tomorrow.
I think I'm going to add some more tak then too.

These are really very close to being perfect now.

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

I tried some A/Bing yesterday. The main difference that I can tell is that the A130s have a larger quantity of bass and the highs are a bit less strident. The A130s are of course subject to the closed in sound, which sounds slightly fuller but somewhat more congested than the 250s. Of the two I like the A130s a bit more so far, however I can see how people would prefer the 250s.

I may decide to give the A130s the SPC treatment. The 250s could probably use some nice copper, although I'm not spending the big bux on Cardas for these guys

 

[Meyvn]

um, I hate to be a stickler, but given all the attention they're getting now, wouldn't this be a good time to make a separate A130 thread?

 

[TheSloth]

The a130 is the closest thing that we can get to an a250 now, so I think it can stay here in this thread as a substitue a250.

 

[dave al'orange]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSloth The a130 is the closest thing that we can get to an a250 now, so I think it can stay here in this thread as a substitue a250.

Yeah, I agree. They're essentially identical, just caged in a little differently.

 

[wualta]

Speaking of which, did anyone happen to notice the two sets of ESP/950 being sold on eBay this past week with closed backs?

 

[phergus_25]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wualta Speaking of which, did anyone happen to notice the two sets of ESP/950 being sold on eBay this past week with closed backs?

I saw the set that went out today. ~600

 

[prona]

Has anyone else tried the tak-mod on the A130s? Let me know what you guys think of it!

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

A note to the people recabling the A130/A250. The soldering posts are quite small and aren't too happy with thicker wire (22 gauge). I managed to work with it and use the existing boots to offer a bit of hold, but some added strain relief is probably in order. If any more than a slight bit of pressure is put on the cable and it is not held down, the solder will pop off the small post.

EDIT: Ordered a second A130 for work duty cuz it's such a bargain

 

[wualta]

Quote:

Originally Posted by phergus_25 I saw the set that went out today. ~600

Well, one set went for $250 and the other went for $280, but they both looked just like A-130s from the back. I never knew Koss made a closed version of the ESP/950.

Also grabbed an A-130 today. Just to be safe.

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiGHFLYiN9 A note to the people recabling the A130/A250. The soldering posts are quite small and aren't too happy with thicker wire (22 gauge). I managed to work with it and use the existing boots to offer a bit of hold, but some added strain relief is probably in order. If any more than a slight bit of pressure is put on the cable and it is not held down, the solder will pop off the small post. EDIT: Ordered a second A130 for work duty cuz it's such a bargain

Yikes!

Thanks for pointing this out.