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Can anyone guess which headphone driver this is? They are 50mm
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buidoimiennui
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Sony driver 50mm. I will replacement for mdr f1
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Give you the hd560 ovation driver. The one in top pic right is 540 reference gold driver.
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digitalreferee
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Sony driver 50mm. I will replacement for mdr f1
Ohh cool, are these official MDR-F1 driver replacements or third party/aftermarket ones? Where did you find them? My pair still works fine but I've been spooked by all the reports of failing drivers to be honest
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Hi you. I get it on other sony hp. Are size 50mm.Ohh cool, are these official MDR-F1 driver replacements or third party/aftermarket ones? Where did you find them? My pair still works fine but I've been spooked by all the reports of failing drivers to be honest
Bingturong
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Audio-Technica, again you dissapoint with your lack of dampening...
ATH-A100Ti
At first glass the driver looks dissapointing, especially for how much these sold for and that a lot of audio-technica's even then had metal fron baffles. But the entire baffle plate isn't plastic, it's fibreglass.
Except for the D.A.D.S which is made from plastic. Honestly that D.A.D.S seems to be shared with all ATH-A models at the time
Absolutely beautiful titanium cup, but barely any dampening!
For comparison sake, the ATH-A9X
Driver is definetely different but despite the baffle plate being the same shape, it's entirely plastic.
Same D.A.D.S
I'd argue the mirror finish aluminium is better looking than the blue of the titanium. Still lack of dampening but the lack of it doesn't really affect the sound so much.
If all the information is correct, the A100Ti and W2002 share the exact same driver, so it looks like Audio-technica just shoved it in an A frame design without care for tuning.
ATH-A100Ti
At first glass the driver looks dissapointing, especially for how much these sold for and that a lot of audio-technica's even then had metal fron baffles. But the entire baffle plate isn't plastic, it's fibreglass.
Except for the D.A.D.S which is made from plastic. Honestly that D.A.D.S seems to be shared with all ATH-A models at the time
Absolutely beautiful titanium cup, but barely any dampening!
For comparison sake, the ATH-A9X
Driver is definetely different but despite the baffle plate being the same shape, it's entirely plastic.
Same D.A.D.S
I'd argue the mirror finish aluminium is better looking than the blue of the titanium. Still lack of dampening but the lack of it doesn't really affect the sound so much.
If all the information is correct, the A100Ti and W2002 share the exact same driver, so it looks like Audio-technica just shoved it in an A frame design without care for tuning.
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Newer Ap2000ti has no cup damping either- I remember reading somewhere they do it on purpose to highlight the material's effect on the sound (might explain why their higher price headpones seem to have a mixed reputation & more of a niche audience than might be expected from a major brand).
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Bingturong
Previously known as VitalB
It's definitely something they do, especially for the wooden models but I also imagine there would be some tuning at the very least. These despite all the good stuff they do, really do sound cavernous and almost echoey which for me pretty much ruins them. It's a big shame because the mids and bass on it are superb and they have one of the best vocals I've ever heard.
The thing is, the aluminum A9X and their cheaper counterparts, the A7X and A5X don't have this effect. They sound great and quite good soundstage and separation-wise for a closed back. So I really do think its a lack of any tuning rather than intentional tuning. The W2002 is considered one of the best sounding of the woodies and reading the impressions, the A100Ti definitely has some aspects. But that, closed in, cavernous sound ruins them for me. I typically don't like to mod but I think I might as well get a bunch of mineral wool and shove it into the cups.
Just a quick photo of the four, I need to take them in a better place.
Bingturong
Previously known as VitalB
A very cheap ATH-A500Z driver
And uh, was doing some repairs and de-dusting to a Star SR-Lambda Signature
Bingturong
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The ATH-W1000Z, I think this was the first time I was actually taken back by a construction of a headphone
Standard audio-technica construction so far, the generous foam ring actually make them very comfy
The rarely seen other side of the wooden cups. No coating or varnish at all. It's a single solid piece. I'm trying to think whether or not the shape is lathed or press formed. Both of which are REALLY expensive and labourious processes
The D.A.D.S with a piece of foam. Probably the most cheapest part and looks like any other D.A.D.S of the era.
Forgot to mention that the cups have a quite a big ring of that acoustic wool. A big contrast to the earlier A series.
Driver plops right out, no glue or clamps. Only the screws of the D.A.D.S hold them in place. The tolerance on these are just, increadible. The fact that it's all held in place with screws and no rings or glue is really astounding. This is probably what Audio-technica means by the floating mount. No leakage or vibrations on the frame at all.
Speaking off...
This is just, incredible. It's a solid piece of magnesiusm.The baffle and body is just one solid piece.
It's really unlike any other Audio-technica I've come across, even hi-end ones like the AD2000
Typically as shown before, the driver would be held in a plastic or fibreglass baffle which is then screwed onto the frame. It means that the baffle and frame can be shared throughout many models even if they're made of different materials e.g. fibreglass baffle on a magnesium frame or plastic on plastic.
I wonder what other models use a similar construction because this would've been VERY expensive.
And all of that kinda works. Only the cups have any vibrations as intended and it sounds, rather pleasant.
Warm, thick bass, lovely vocals. Coloured yes but pleasantly so and it doesn't sound wonky like the W1000X. Soundstage and other technicalities are definitely not on par with others in its price.
Since the original cable on these were cut, I plan on maybe making a removable cable mod, but I was just too excited to get them working hence the much cheaper cable on them now
Standard audio-technica construction so far, the generous foam ring actually make them very comfy
The rarely seen other side of the wooden cups. No coating or varnish at all. It's a single solid piece. I'm trying to think whether or not the shape is lathed or press formed. Both of which are REALLY expensive and labourious processes
The D.A.D.S with a piece of foam. Probably the most cheapest part and looks like any other D.A.D.S of the era.
Forgot to mention that the cups have a quite a big ring of that acoustic wool. A big contrast to the earlier A series.
Driver plops right out, no glue or clamps. Only the screws of the D.A.D.S hold them in place. The tolerance on these are just, increadible. The fact that it's all held in place with screws and no rings or glue is really astounding. This is probably what Audio-technica means by the floating mount. No leakage or vibrations on the frame at all.
Speaking off...
This is just, incredible. It's a solid piece of magnesiusm.The baffle and body is just one solid piece.
It's really unlike any other Audio-technica I've come across, even hi-end ones like the AD2000
Typically as shown before, the driver would be held in a plastic or fibreglass baffle which is then screwed onto the frame. It means that the baffle and frame can be shared throughout many models even if they're made of different materials e.g. fibreglass baffle on a magnesium frame or plastic on plastic.
I wonder what other models use a similar construction because this would've been VERY expensive.
And all of that kinda works. Only the cups have any vibrations as intended and it sounds, rather pleasant.
Warm, thick bass, lovely vocals. Coloured yes but pleasantly so and it doesn't sound wonky like the W1000X. Soundstage and other technicalities are definitely not on par with others in its price.
Since the original cable on these were cut, I plan on maybe making a removable cable mod, but I was just too excited to get them working hence the much cheaper cable on them now
Bingturong
Previously known as VitalB
Also does anyone have any advice to rotate the drivers on the SA5000 off?
No matter how much or which direction, the drivers just won't budge or twist
SA3000 for comparison
Unfortunately the baffles are different but other than that and the extra layer of black felt on the SA5000, same driver
No matter how much or which direction, the drivers just won't budge or twist
SA3000 for comparison
Unfortunately the baffles are different but other than that and the extra layer of black felt on the SA5000, same driver
AsciiJC
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One of the more lesser known Sony's, the MA300!
Going to recable this soon, so expect some better photo's later
Its a very unique sony because despite how rare they are to find usually, they never took off. I find them cool due to the ability to bend around your earshape.
Going to recable this soon, so expect some better photo's later
Its a very unique sony because despite how rare they are to find usually, they never took off. I find them cool due to the ability to bend around your earshape.
Bingturong
Previously known as VitalB
Interesting so the drivers are on a universal joint?One of the more lesser known Sony's, the MA300!
Going to recable this soon, so expect some better photo's later
Its a very unique sony because despite how rare they are to find usually, they never took off. I find them cool due to the ability to bend around your earshape.
Smol boiSony MDR-M77
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AsciiJC
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They have a pivot at a small angle, and they bend further back depending on your ear size. It does stay in contact with them so its like an on over ear. Ill record when I get the chance.
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