thatoneheadphonedood
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Heres the new driver for the akg k52’s! The damping i think its what its called was falling out so i just took it out.
It is important for everyone to distinguish cheapo garbage drivers, from decent stuff.
Most cheapo stuff looks like that driver posted above, having no center vent.
Only the beyerdynamic drivers are both "non-center vented" and good.
But they still have tiny holes.
Anyways, check out this pic of how the plastic types perimeter corrugations flex:
This is why the dynamic drivers are inherently flawed, compared to either a more pistonic design ( Utopia "bullet tweeter" type, or edge surrounded biocelulous types), or a noticably larger diaphragm that can cover more area in linear range, like the Sony Z1R & HD800 (for dynamics), and planar/electrostatic types.
The Raal requisite was the most fast in speed(good for realism), but wasn't optimal for bass.
Never tried any headphone better than the grado sr60e’s but those look good.I don't understand why people say the DT48 driver is the best, when clearly all measurement graphs show that is incapable of producing anything close to a normal looking frequency reponse.
They’re a bit of an enigma in this hobby honestly, many swear by them but measurements don’t seem to indicate anything special. They’re definitely not for everyone, especially stock. In my experience modding them; the housing, damping, and pads are some of the reason why the FR response doesn’t look or sound anything near normal on the DT 48 driver. I say they’re the best drivers I’ve owned after owning and modding numerous headphones, they’re extremely rewarding drivers to work with as their sound is very moldable and transparent.I don't understand why people say the DT48 driver is the best, when clearly all measurement graphs show that is incapable of producing anything close to a normal looking frequency reponse.
Not sure if I used the word tolerance right but basically the only problem on the cup is that the holes are too tight (exact size as the driver and socket) and also I do not 3d print them too but someone else does. Nothing sags in the parts I get printed too. But also sanding the driver mount seat is going to take a long time and I got school and HW too.İt is wise to buy your self a kit of sand paper and model file,sanding a few mm of plastic should take less than 5 mins. Remodel and reprint would take too make time, plastic and resources. Plus these file and tool would come handy in future projects. Sometimes it is not just the lack of clearance between parts,but holes printing vertically will always sag down ( ellipse shape) and the support material will interfere, so sanding or buy a hand drill is better.
The 48/480 are beautiful in the way an old Merlin engine is beautiful. It's not modern, but it is unique. I enjoy modding them and "studying" the music.I don't understand why people say the DT48 driver is the best, when clearly all measurement graphs show that is incapable of producing anything close to a normal looking frequency reponse.
niceWhile I have posted pictures of this headphone before, here’s pretty much of full breakdown of it. Heres the front, back, and inside driver assembly of the DT 480. This is of a 200 ohm. The driver surround is pink on this one. On my 25 Ohm the surround is white.
This is a previous photo I posted but it’s the magnet assembly taken apart.
sadly noAlso do you have any shot of the magnet?