[Lookout57]

Does anyone know if headphones drivers can become affected by humidity over time? I live in a climate with fairly high humidity through the warmer months and damp through winter and haven't really thought much about until owning my precious Z1Rs. I have added a dry sachet to my case now but I was just wondering if it is something to be careful of.

The only thing it should effect is the acoustic filter. So using a dry sachet is a good idea.

 

[Vitaly2017]

Does anyone know if headphones drivers can become affected by humidity over time? I live in a climate with fairly high humidity through the warmer months and damp through winter and haven't really thought much about until owning my precious Z1Rs. I have added a dry sachet to my case now but I was just wondering if it is something to be careful of.

Should not but better store them in your driest shelfs

 

[Whitigir]

I agree, humidity and the paper housing are not a good idea.

 

[Hinomotocho]

Also I realised recently when I was putting them away in my case with the foam cut outs that the warmth from wearing them could potentially make things worse.

 

[Vitaly2017]

Also I realised recently when I was putting them away in my case with the foam cut outs that the warmth from wearing them could potentially make things worse.

Put a fan on them to cool for 30min before storage?

 

[Hinomotocho]

Put a fan on them to cool for 30min before storage?

Good idea, although in reality I may not always have time, but even 5-10 mins would help.

 

[Whitigir]

And don’t forget to wipe clean your leather pads if you are in hot environment. The salty sweat can ruin them quick

 

[Hinomotocho]

And don’t forget to wipe clean your leather pads if you are in hot environment. The salty sweat can ruin them quick

Thanks for the tip, I didn't think of that, I heard those pads are hard to find and expensive to replace.

On the Denon headphone threads there is a lot of talk about changing pads and getting different results, like iem tips, but I haven't heard any discussion of that here.

 

[Malevolent]

Thanks for the tip, I didn't think of that, I heard those pads are hard to find and expensive to replace.

On the Denon headphone threads there is a lot of talk about changing pads and getting different results, like iem tips, but I haven't heard any discussion of that here.

I actually clean all of my headphones from top to bottom after each use. It's a painstaking process, but I'm a stickler for pristine-condition items. In any case, this takes about 5 minutes after each listening session per headphone; I clean the headband, the pads, the frame, and even the cables. It keeps my headphones (and IEMs) in mint-ish shape, though.

 

[adrianm]

I actually clean all of my headphones from top to bottom after each use. It's a painstaking process, but I'm a stickler for pristine-condition items. In any case, this takes about 5 minutes after each listening session per headphone; I clean the headband, the pads, the frame, and even the cables. It keeps my headphones (and IEMs) in mint-ish shape, though.

What do you clean them with?

 

[Malevolent]

What do you clean them with?

I use non-alcoholic wet wipes.

 

[Hinomotocho]

I actually clean all of my headphones from top to bottom after each use. It's a painstaking process, but I'm a stickler for pristine-condition items. In any case, this takes about 5 minutes after each listening session per headphone; I clean the headband, the pads, the frame, and even the cables. It keeps my headphones (and IEMs) in mint-ish shape, though.

I like that, I'm going to get in the habit of taking care of them as they are my pride and joy. Long term it will pay off whether you keep them or for resale value.

 

[Vitaly2017]

I like that, I'm going to get in the habit of taking care of them as they are my pride and joy. Long term it will pay off whether you keep them or for resale value.

For resale value always keep it clean and scratch free also original box packaging is a big winner for resale

 

[Hinomotocho]

For resale value always keep it clean and scratch free also original box packaging is a big winner for resale

My partner hassles me for the big stack of boxes I keep in storage for when selling on.
I do treat my gear very well, but I'll step up the care as posted above, particularly because of the leather.

 

[Vitaly2017]

My partner hassles me for the big stack of boxes I keep in storage for when selling on.
I do treat my gear very well, but I'll step up the care as posted above, particularly because of the leather.

You can use a soft rug with room temperature water, dont use any soap or solvants.

Best is to clean it after use as it didn't had time to dry and get harder to clean off