Recent content by Silvian
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Finding good low budget headphone drivers on aliexpress
It looks like there are all sorts of DT770, some open, I just googled. Well then, if needed, try and identify the holes they've already provided in the cup and/or baffle and play with those too. Blu tack or something like that works. BTW, Digikey sells them as one piece, so for a pair you order...- Silvian
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Finding good low budget headphone drivers on aliexpress
I'm not sure on the kind of advice you are after. I haven't played with that driver and never listened to a dt770. Digikey got the photo wrong but that's OK. The driver is suitable for both open (like the DT770) and closed design. The DT770 being open you probably don't need to do much, if...- Silvian
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Finding good low budget headphone drivers on aliexpress
I tried these ones, and I like them: https://www.digikey.co.nz/products/en?keywords=%E2%80%8EHPD-40N16PET00-32-ND%E2%80%8E I have Grado 325e and other than using these drivers in a closed design, I didn't feel they are inferior in any way, that I could pick up, to the Grados. It appears that...- Silvian
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Sony SA5000 - repair cable / y joint
If you are already handy with the soldering iron, I assume you are also comfortable with connectors, screwdrivers and the likes. If so, just replace the entire cable. It is relatively easy and it is worth it. I have just taken them apart, again, because I want to try to install a 3.5mm socket...- Silvian
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Panasonic RP-HD10 - A Serious Contender?
First of, on removing the driver: it is not glued. They used some sort of rubbery-plasicky stuff which can be very easily removed. Start by scratching it a little with a small screwdriver and once you have something to pull off, it will come out in no time. And you'll end up with a nice, clean...- Silvian
- Post #212
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Panasonic RP-HD10 - A Serious Contender?
Hi guys, I haven't contributed to this thread in a long time but these Panasonic headphones remain one of my favorites. What I'd like to suggest to you is to try a smart EQ. What I mean by smart is something which does some of the work for you. If, for example, you own a Samsung Galaxy phone...- Silvian
- Post #204
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Grado Fan Club!
Of course I have a better answer :ksc75smile:- Silvian
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The Sony MDR-SA5000 Thread
PM me. I might have something for you.- Silvian
- Post #367
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Tidal EQ?
What hardware do you use for playback? Sorry, I am not familiar with roon and jriver, but I imagine they have apps for many platforms.- Silvian
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- Forum: Sound Science
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Pics of Headphones... Rules: ONE PIC. NO WORDS!
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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It's got to stop!
Another factor, I think, is the lack of structure in this industry, and that would be hard to achieve, considering the very many variables still in play in audio. Let's compare the audio industry with the car industry which, while still varied enough, is a lot more mature: The more expensive...- Silvian
- Post #260
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Need new ear pads for my Grado Elite headphones
Hi everyone, I am not sure if you're aware of this: http://www.headfonia.com/picture-sunday-beautiful-audios-grado-headband-and-earpad-mods/. Still, I understand that everyone has their own preferences. As for comfort, especially the ears touching things, of course again, everyone will be...- Silvian
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Creating examples of "Loudness Wars" effect
Hey again Elgrindio, Yesterday I discovered a new toy and I thought you might enjoy playing with it too: http://www.claessonedwards.com/home-audio/breakaway-audio-enhancer. Free full trial for a month. It appears that it lets you adjust a few characteristics of a compressor and you can see the...- Silvian
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- Forum: Sound Science
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Terms for describing sound and software for adjusting them
Hi everyone, Let me start with an observation: (there was supposed to be a photo with the forums' threads and views here, but it didn't upload - have a look for yourselves) We are overpowered by far by those interested in (only) hardware. I realize, of course, that some threads on the other...- Silvian
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Creating examples of "Loudness Wars" effect
Hi Elgrindio, In case you're not aware, this website (http://dr.loudness-war.info/) has quite a lot of CDs with their DR levels. Based on this I went to my local library and borrowed a few in order to test (listen) and learn, and indeed, it is quite easy to hear the differences. Once you know...- Silvian
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- Forum: Sound Science