[holsen]

When I removed them from my 535s I used a toothpick and just plucked it out but I had to destroy the fabric on the one I removed which was no problem because was replacing them

 

[Papa253]

Try a sturdy sewing needle. Jab the inside of the filter cylinder and use leverage against the top of the earphone nozzle to ease it up. I do it that way

It's in there snug. I'll try tomorrow when I'm less stressed.

 

[Slater]

I thought about it but HAVE NOT!

I don't want to make things worse

Good lord please don’t do that. That will make things worse.

 

[BigNewsII]

I'll try tomorrow when I'm less stressed.

Good call.

 

[Papa253]

Will freezing hurt the dd divers?

I'm thinking that it will. Shrink the metal dampers and get a better grip with the damper tool and just pull it out.

What do you all think??

Thanks

 

[Papa253]

Good lord please don’t do that. That will make things worse.

If I can ask, what would you do?
Any ideas would help.

Thanks again

 

[Slater]

If I can ask, what would you do?
Any ideas would help.

Thanks again

I personally wouldn’t freeze them. Freezing to loosen a mechanical friction fit works best when both surfaces are metal (such as a bearing installed onto a transmission differential or into machined bearing race).

The T800 is acrylic resin, which will likely not shrink with freezing. Also, you risk damaging the fragile BA drivers. I wouldn’t do it.

If the stock tool doesn’t work, you can try a small 2.0mm coarse screw with the point ground off. That’s how I made my DIY damper tool. You can grab the screw with pliers once it’s screwed into the filter.

Here’s my post on the DIY tool:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...pressions-thread.909718/page-78#post-15114229

 

[Papa253]

I personally wouldn’t freeze them. Freezing to loosen a mechanical friction fit works best when both surfaces are metal (such as a bearing installed onto a transmission differential or into machined bearing race).

The T800 is acrylic resin, which will likely not shrink with freezing. Also, you risk damaging the fragile BA drivers. I wouldn’t do it.

If the stock tool doesn’t work, you can try a small 2.0mm coarse screw with the point ground off. That’s how I made my DIY damper tool. You can grab the screw with pliers once it’s screwed into the filter.

Here’s my post on the DIY tool:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...pressions-thread.909718/page-78#post-15114229

Thank you

I will try tomorrow

 

[BigNewsII]

@Papa253 I'm assuming you want to swap out the brown filters for a new pair, right? I'd also think you wouldn't be removing them if you did not already have a set ready to use but maybe the T800 don't require a damper like the se535? You may just have to bite the bullet on this one and pierce through the damper foam and pull it up and out from the bottom. Good luck!

 

[assassin10000]

Help please.

I have the Audiosense T800's and I have brown metal filters/dampers installed and one I just can't seem to remove it.
I have the tool but just can't get a good grip.

Any tips or tricks will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Which tool do you have?

Thought about putting it in the freezer to shrink the metal and or even Super Glue.

As @Slater confirmed, this won't work. Super glue could damage the drivers as well.



As far as tips/tricks I've removed and installed filters 3 different ways on my westones.

1. The cleaning tool was able to just get enough grip.






2. A 1/16" drill bit just fit into the damper. Angled so it catches the edge, slight outward pressure while pulling back.




3. Last and best way, was this tool I found off Aliexpress.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32898287693.html

 

[Papa253]

Which tool do you have?




As @Slater confirmed, this won't work. Super glue could damage the drivers as well.



As far as tips/tricks I've removed and installed filters 3 different ways on my westones.

1. The cleaning tool was able to just get enough grip.






2. A 1/16" drill bit just fit into the damper. Angled so it catches the edge, slight outward pressure while pulling back.




3. Last and best way, was this tool I found off Aliexpress.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32898287693.html

I have the one in this picture

I did get the damper out this morning with advance from @Slater

Thanks

I will get the one you suggested

The trick that worked for me was to heat up the tool just a bit. This expanded the tool just enough to get a better grip I was able to pull it out almost all the way, then fearful of trying to grip it again with tool mite push back I used some specialty tweezers was able to remove a complete

 

[assassin10000]

I have the one in this picture

I did get the damper out this morning with advance from @Slater

Thanks

I will get the one you suggested

The trick that worked for me was to heat up the tool just a bit. This expanded the tool just enough to get a better grip I was able to pull it out almost all the way, then fearful of trying to grip it again with tool mite push back I used some specialty tweezers was able to remove a complete

That etymotic tool didn't work for me. I had it but sold it.

 

[Papa253]

That etymotic tool didn't work for me. I had it but sold it.

Yep I'm gonna have to get the correct tool for sure

 

[Slater]

I have the one in this picture

I did get the damper out this morning

Well that explains it.

Different filter, different tool. Not interchangeable.

Glad you got it sorted, friend

 

[Papa253]

Well that explains it.

Different filter, different tool. Not interchangeable.

Glad you got it sorted, friend

Thank you