Headphones

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Scarpia

Quote from: DavidW on August 19, 2009, 08:15:17 AM
I had a buzzing problem with my 580s and I sent them in for repair (very slow turnaround on that), and it turned out to be simply from a piece of hair that fell on the driver.  But at least they also cleaned them up and made them sound good as new again, they were years old at the time though and not just three months.

I disassembled the offending phone (removed removable earpad and the foam cover) and inspected carefully inside and saw no sign of foreign matter.  Once they are fixed I think I will put them on ebay and get something else.

DavidW

akg headphones are also neutral and detailed.  The way that they are designed I think they might be sturdier than Sennheiser.

Valentino

Quote from: George on July 31, 2009, 09:45:34 AM
All good stuff, thanks. Certainly the 580s don't isolate the sound either.

I just haven't found a shop yet in NYC that carries Headphone amps. I haven't looked very hard, but I would prefer to audition a unit that I would eventually buy. I'm going to more active search, unfortunately in New York City we have only either rinky-dink stereo places like Best Buy or Top of the Line places with equipment that I will never be able to afford.  
Go High End. Grace m902. It's a preamplifier too.
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George

Quote from: DavidW on August 19, 2009, 08:15:17 AM
I had a buzzing problem with my 580s and I sent them in for repair (very slow turnaround on that), and it turned out to be simply from a piece of hair that fell on the driver.  But at least they also cleaned them up and made them sound good as new again, they were years old at the time though and not just three months.

Is it easy to get replacement pads for the 580s? Mine are getting a bit...stinky.  :-\

George

Quote from: George on August 19, 2009, 09:32:57 AM
Is it easy to get replacement pads for the 580s? Mine are getting a bit...stinky.  :-\

Nevermind, just found them for $60 at Headroom. Dang!!  >:(

DavidW

Quote from: George on August 19, 2009, 09:34:43 AM
Nevermind, just found them for $60 at Headroom. Dang!!  >:(

I think you can get them cheaper from Sennheiser.  They replaced my pads when they cleaned and repaired my headphones and the total charge for all of that was just $40 including shipping. :)

Scarpia

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Quote from: George on August 19, 2009, 09:34:43 AM
Nevermind, just found them for $60 at Headroom. Dang!!  >:(

Sennheiser has them for somewhat less.  

You can find parts here

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/serviceandsupport_part-finder

This service form has the price list

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/service/ServiceRequest_CE.pdf

Beware, it seems that Sennheiser discontinues parts like earpads for headphones they no longer produce.  They no longer list spare parts for my older HD340 headphones.  Now the HD580 is discontinued, but at least it uses the same ear pads as the HD600



drogulus



     Sennheiser has been good to me. When a driver went bad on my 270s I sent them in and they replaced the driver and cleaned up the phones for no charge. I got another decade of good use out of them before the headband finally broke. I also replaced the detachable cord at my own expense from the Senn website for about $8. Now I'm enjoying the 280s greatly, and it turns out that their 64 ohm impedance and high sensitivity makes them an ideal match for the Pod.
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Scarpia

Quote from: drogulus on August 19, 2009, 12:36:02 PM

     Sennheiser has been good to me. When a driver went bad on my 270s I sent them in and they replaced the driver and cleaned up the phones for no charge. I got another decade of good use out of them before the headband finally broke. I also replaced the detachable cord at my own expense from the Senn website for about $8. Now I'm enjoying the 280s greatly, and it turns out that their 64 ohm impedance and high sensitivity makes them an ideal match for the Pod.

I'd be curious to  know how long it took them.


DavidW

For me it took about 2 months from when I shipped it. :-\  Hopefully Ernie received faster service.

drogulus



    I went through the store where I bought them. It took a few weeks. I got the cord pretty quickly as I remember.
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Scarpia

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Quote from: drogulus on August 19, 2009, 01:49:58 PM

   I went through the store where I bought them. It took a few weeks. I got the cord pretty quickly as I remember.

Unfortunately the store I bought them was Amazon, which essentially leaves you high and dry after 30 days.  I sent them to Sennheiser's repair center today.  I'll see what happens, but I think I should be looking to buy another set of headphones.  I can't imagine going two months without headphones.

Coopmv

It looks like we have a Sennheiser Fan Club here.  I have 3 sets of Sennheisers: HD600, HDR60 and PX100.  HD600 is the real deal, one that is used for serious audition.  I have about 10 sets of headphones, starting with the almost 30 year old AKG 240 to the latest AKG K701.

Scarpia

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Quote from: Coopmv on August 19, 2009, 05:39:20 PM
It looks like we have a Sennheiser Fan Club here.  I have 3 sets of Sennheisers: HD600, HDR60 and PX100.  HD600 is the real deal, one that is used for serious audition.  I have about 10 sets of headphones, starting with the almost 30 year old AKG 240 to the latest AKG K701.

Yes, mine was fine as long as I was willing to listen only with my right ear.  Since they couldn't get two working ear phones on the same set, my experience tends to make me think that the HD600 is garbage, taking into account the mechanical build and quality control.  Whenever Sennheiser manages to send my set back from the repair shop it is going for auction on ebay.  

In the mean time, anyone have positive experience with Denon?  Based on specs and some of the descriptions I've seen on the web the AH-2000 seems like a worthy alternative.   Anyone have experience with this or a related model?  I have an AKG-701, which I value for clarity, but I want to complement it with one with a warmer low frequency response.


Valentino

Quote from: Coopmv on August 19, 2009, 05:39:20 PM
It looks like we have a Sennheiser Fan Club here.  I have 3 sets of Sennheisers: HD600, HDR60 and PX100.  HD600 is the real deal, one that is used for serious audition.  I have about 10 sets of headphones, starting with the almost 30 year old AKG 240 to the latest AKG K701.
Fan club?
I have two pairs. HD580 Precision for serious stuff and PX100 for while on the move.
But I do think that the new HD800 is way to expensive to replace the 580's. Before hearing them that is! ;D
I find the AKG K701 an interesting alternative.
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jlaurson

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Quote from: Valentino on August 20, 2009, 02:09:45 AM
Fan club?
I have two pairs. HD580 Precision for serious stuff and PX100 for while on the move.
But I do think that the new HD800 is way to expensive to replace the 580's. Before hearing them that is! ;D
I find the AKG K701 an interesting alternative.

With its slightly greater clarity the AKG K701 is an alternative to the HD580, not the HD800...  

Having heard the HD800 in side-by-side comparison to the HD650, Sennheiser Orpheus and near-direct comparison (same day, not same setup or music) with the Beyer Dynamics 770, 880, 990, AKG k601 and k701 I find that that there is the HD800... and then there is the rest. It's simply a league of its own.
AKG k701 and top line Sennheiser's being OK, Beyers 880 (nevermind 770 or 990) not being worth even consideration. Only ones I've not yet been able to compare are some Grados.

Valentino

Maybe I should go headfi only. HD800 driven by the aforementioned Grace m902. My wife loves silence...
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jlaurson

Quote from: Valentino on August 20, 2009, 07:31:31 AM
Maybe I should go headfi only. HD800 driven by the aforementioned Grace m902. My wife loves silence...

HD800--like any open headphones--are not truly silent. If she likes it "fairly quiet", though, you'll be in heaven on both fronts.

DavidRoss

Oh, my.  I've been quite content with my CIA headphone amp and AKG 701s.  But now two guys I respect (regular guys--not audio shills) start praising the Senn 800s and suddenly I'm checking my bank balance and planning a trip into San Francisco...good thing I'm poor these days!   ;D

(My wife likes it quiet, too--except for when she wants to crank up the stereo!  ;)  )
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DavidW

Quote from: Coopmv on August 19, 2009, 05:39:20 PM
It looks like we have a Sennheiser Fan Club here.  I have 3 sets of Sennheisers: HD600, HDR60 and PX100.  HD600 is the real deal, one that is used for serious audition.  I have about 10 sets of headphones, starting with the almost 30 year old AKG 240 to the latest AKG K701.

I currently own hd497, hd555 and the hd650.  I used to won the hd212, mx550, hd280, hd570, hd580 and hd595. :D

For other headphones I currently own Audio-Technica ath-ad700 which are my work phones.  I used to own Audio Technica ath-a900, akg k240s and k501. :)