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Sennheiser HD 540 Reference Gold with box, unused! (from 1990) FOR SALE
Hi, I have a Sennheiser HD 540 Reference Gold, still in the box which I would like to sell. I got it from an old man in the neighbourhood who bought it in 1990. He never actually used it, but it works. There is also handwritten proof of the date of the purchase inside. I don't have an ebay...- aksa12312
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Sennheiser 540 Reference II - looking for alternative solution
Hello together, i really like the sound of my Sennheiser HD540 Rerference II. The Problem: I don't like it's fit . i prefer the newer series, e.g. HD515 (but i don't like it's sound). Is there a Headphone, which sounds nearly similar - i tried 558, but it wasn't that satisfying...- flatulenzio
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Pictures of Sennheisers.
No words. JUST your Sennheisers!- -xX-Mew-Xx-
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Comparison HD540/DT880/K701/DT880 (quest for the best mixing HP's)
I have been buying a few new headphones recently as I want to upgrade from my K240's that I've used for mixing for about 10 years now. The new aquisitions consists of a pair of AKG K701, Sennheiser DT880 Pro 250 ohm and a pair of vintage Sennheiser HD540 Reference II. It has been a very...- MrPhilicorda
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Plugging and unplugging Headphones with the music playing
Hi Guys, Is it dangerous for HPs to be plugged in and unplugged to HP Amplifier while the music is still playing? Thanks- anbes
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Recommendations for vintage open-back monitoring headphones
My current home-studio set up consists of Yamaha HS50M monitors, AKG K240 headphones and a Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 recording interface. I would like to get a second pair of headphones that would partly be a complement to the K240's for monitoring purposes but also for casual music listening. ...- MrPhilicorda
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Sennheiser HD540 Reference I Manual
Looking through a group of manuals and repair manuals on some of my older audio gear, I was surprised to find the original manual for the above headphones. I also found the very skimpy manuals for the Stax SR-Gamma 'phones and the SRD-7/SB and SRD-6/SB adaptors (1 manual). The full HD540...- harry015
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Petition for Sennheiser to manufacture replacement parts for the HD540 Reference II...
I would like Sennheiser to bring back the HD540II or at least produce spare parts for it such as velour earpads, headband pad, headband, outer earcup shells or even complete replacement drivers so that existing units can be completely restored. However the wish of just one person is simply not...- o0CosmoMemory0o
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Fix my HD 540 with photo's
I was wondering if this is fixable? Last week from all of a sudden only the left side of mine headphone works... So i desided to open it up and try to connect the lose wire which is connected on the main thing (don't know what it is called in english) I don't think this will be fixable...- 395020
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Neutral Headphones
Hi, well, I'm into electronic developement and want to get into the DAC/amp toppic a bit deeper. To be able to hear what I've designed I think it makes quite some sense to use sort of a neutral headphone as a monitor. Which one can I use best for this purpose? I had a HD540 Reference which I...- geekysarah
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Review your Vintage Headphones
I have been around head-fi to read opinions about headphones but never participate in any review. So today I decided to post my very first review on the vintage gear I have. Would be great if you could write something about your system as well. This review is a comparison between Sennheiser...- Mahay
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Wow! Sennheiser HD 540 Reference are so good.
The HD 540 Reference is the Sennheiser flagship of the mid-eighties. Those headphones have a sublime neutral sonic signature, with amazing mids, magical timbre and fantastic imaging. They can easily compete with today's Senns. But the pads and foam discs of my HD 540 were totally worn out and --...- Hairspray
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What type of alcohol is your headphone?
Imagine a darkened room and fine scotch in a crystal glass by your side. An oaky aroma wafts over you, a smooth taste caresses your tongue, followed by a pleasant warmth on the way down. The LCD-2. Sitting at a race-track with a light beer. Smells like beer, tastes like beer-flavoured water...- kiikasi
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Sennheiser hd-540 600ohms amp/dac suggestions
Due to my living situation/noise issues, headphone listening is required past a certain time of the day. I might as well make the best of the situation, hence looking into purchasing an amp. Listening pattern runs a wide gamut, jazz, funk, soul, african, brazilian, hiphop, electronic. I do...- aser
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Returning to my Senn HD540s
I bought my 540s in 1989 and they served me well until I bought some closed Sony's and later the HD280s.It meant that they were left lying on the shelf for a long time. The other day I won a pair of the 580s on ebay and knowing that the 540s and 580s are both 300 ohm cans I wanted to hear if the...- holden4th
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Looking for a tube amp for HD540 Reference
Though having M902 with D7000s which may be a pair can play most kinds of music well, I still prefer my old HD540 Reference(Earliest Edition) when listening to vocal music. It sounds more emotional and 'sweet' though it;s not as 'hifi' as M902+D7000. So I'm here looking for a tube...- smilence
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Sennheiser from the past - HD250 Linear 1, coming soon HD540 HD560 Ovation2, HD450, HD480 II, HD480 Classic and Surrounder
I had bought a few older model Sennheiser, at first I just thinking of collect some headphone just for the fun of it... until I came across a few model~ Well since I dont have any proper setup, so I cant do a proper review on each of them~ today I'll start with HD250 Linear MK1 =...- daydesiang
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HD-540 reference II cables...
I have a pair of Sennheiser HD540 reference II that I bought many years ago to use as my mixing headphones in my studio. The studio is gone for many years, but the headphones are still here.. I always enjoyed the sound of them, but the foam is now crumbled (easy enough to remove/replace)...- audiojan
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I found these Sennheiser HD540s
Hello folks! Just signed up here because I wanted to ask something. I found a pair of Sennheiser HD540s lying around here.. and I was wondering what they were worth and where I could sell them! They're not in the BEST shape but I heard they were pretty rare, not sure though. ...- Luuuk11
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Sennheiser 560, 540? felt rings?
Hi, I bought some new ear pads for my HD540 as they are compatible with the HD560 they include this strange felt rings. Will the HD540 benefit from the felt rings? I know the HD560 does have a net instead of the HD540’s “paper” over the drivers but the felt would damp more than the...- skimminst
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Sennheiser HD540 Reference Headphones
Sennheiser HD540 Reference Gold- jacksonchansf
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