[anatolbaskak]

Hello friendly people of Head-Fi,
 
I'd like to revive my HD 565s and I'm looking for a driver, since one of them seems badly disfigured. I contacted http://www.custom-cable.co.uk, but they told me no available ear capsule (with a driver) has the same driver type to use it to renew. Do you have any suggestions and availability tips? Will a new driver sonically match the old one in terms of pairing?
 
Thanks in advance,
Antoni.

 

[MDR30]

Tyll has measured a pair I sent to him.
 

The pads were old and deflated and I'm not sure if he had the opportunity to measure them with fresh pads. The bass looks a bit weaker than what it sounds like, which may be because of the old pads. As a comparison, the HD565 has a little bit more "bite" than the HD600. The former gets more of my headtime than the latter.

 

[qaev]

Hi
 
My elderly HD565s have suffered a terrible accident which has broken the headband. I have searched to try to find a replacement with no joy. The drivers are in great condition and I don't want to get rid of them. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or whether it is possible to use the headband from another model (eg HD600 which are still available)?
 
Regards
 
Quentin

 

[superdux]

If you could wait a week i could try a HD600 Headband with the HD565.

 

[qaev]

Thanks Superdux - that would be great to know. 
 
Quentin

 

[urlgr-A]

Can you post a picture of the damage?
I too have HD565s btw. The main problem, actually the only problem for me has been the cable connection plugs to the drivers.

 

[qaev]

Hi,
 
I can't post a picture but one of the mounts for the ear units has broken in two places (at the metal joint where the band meets the C-shaped mount which holds the driver unit and the arm of the C-shaped mount itself). I have tried various fixes but with no success. The driver units are fine. Current plan is either to get a replacement headband or to buy a second-hand set of HD565s and cannibalise a good pair from that.
 
Regards

Quentin

 

[superdux]

Thanks Superdux - that would be great to know. 

Quentin

hi, the hd600 headband fits.just if you want to pivot the cup in the upper half outward, which I don't see a reason to do, then the cup gets halted by the cup holders. So it fits.

 

[qaev]

Superdux - that is great to know. I'll order an HD600 headband. Thanks for your help on this.
 
Regards
 
Quentin

 

[DivineCurrent]

Hey HD565 lovers,
I am doing some research on the closed back version of this headphone, the HD 265. It looks pretty much exactly like the HD565 (probably uses the same drivers as well) except it is closed.




I am interested in these because I want a closed back alternative to the HD650. I know they are old, but if they do have similar drivers as the 580/600, it may be my best bet. Has anyone heard or owned the HD 265?

 

[ourfpshero]

Hey HD565 lovers,
I am doing some research on the closed back version of this headphone, the HD 265. It looks pretty much exactly like the HD565 (probably uses the same drivers as well) except it is closed.




I am interested in these because I want a closed back alternative to the HD650. I know they are old, but if they do have similar drivers as the 580/600, it may be my best bet. Has anyone heard or owned the HD 265?

I have had this (along with the hd565, hd545, hd535, hd525, hd580, and hd600). These sound very different probably due to the closed design. They were easier to driver, had very nice bass but nice range extending into the treble. Actually one of the best closed back headphones I have owned, and easily the best Sennheiser closed headphone i have heard. I regret selling mine and still hope to find another at a good price!

 

[DivineCurrent]

I have had this (along with the hd565, hd545, hd535, hd525, hd580, and hd600). These sound very different probably due to the closed design. They were easier to driver, had very nice bass but nice range extending into the treble. Actually one of the best closed back headphones I have owned, and easily the best Sennheiser closed headphone i have heard. I regret selling mine and still hope to find another at a good price!

Thanks for the info!
Well, i wonder how they compare to the Momentum over ear, I would choose between that and the HD265.

 

[MDR30]

Thanks for the info!
Well, i wonder how they compare to the Momentum over ear, I would choose between that and the HD265.

 

 

[abby normal]

i've owned the 560 model since the early 90s, and while they are my preferred set of cans for general music listening, they lack a certain transparency needed for remastering work, for which i use the HD580s. but no other headphones let me listen for hours without "ear burn" or sore ears, they are the most comfy headphones ever made IMHO.

 

[discord76]

I am listening to my HD565 just now. they need a new headband cushion and new earpads as the middle bit has torn on both sides. They still sound fantastic, though.