[sunneebear]

 
What amp are you using that you have hiss issues with the ZX700?

 

[kenman345]

   
What amp are you using that you have hiss issues with the ZX700?

I am not, I simply have a CD3000 in the mail basically and planning out my mods and pricing things out like a menu of sorts. I was thinking it potentially may be an issue between my Geek Pulse X Infinity to use the CD3000's so might want to try changing the impedance while I get them recabled.

 

[sunneebear]

  I am not, I simply have a CD3000 in the mail basically and planning out my mods and pricing things out like a menu of sorts. I was thinking it potentially may be an issue between my Geek Pulse X Infinity to use the CD3000's so might want to try changing the impedance while I get them recabled.

Then CD3000 is fine as it is unless the Geek can't drive 32 ohms correctly.  Sony headphones are sensitive and can be driven loud on weak amps but they sound much better with real power.

 

[kenman345]

  Then CD3000 is fine as it is unless the Geek can't drive 32 ohms correctly.  Sony headphones are sensitive and can be driven loud on weak amps but they sound much better with real power.

The Geek Pulse X Infinity probably is fine, I was more fishing for information as I know these are uncommon headphones these days and it might take a while to get an answer

 

[moriez]

 
What material are you using? were you able to find the exact type that is in the guide? I am not sure if my pair will need cleaning and what did you use as a suction?

 
Hi. For lack of skill and confidence in the outcome I didn't go past step 8. From there on I'd need someone to do it for me.
 
You can be pretty sure that the drivers need cleaning. Through the years the foam has kind of melted on and in to them. If I remember correctly it was only fingerwork, some damp cleaning towels and for the detailed work I very carefully used a needle. No suction.

 

[kenman345]

   
Hi. For lack of skill and confidence in the outcome I didn't go past step 8. From there on I'd need someone to do it for me.
 
You can be pretty sure that the drivers need cleaning. Through the years the foam has kind of melted on and in to them. If I remember correctly it was only fingerwork, some damp cleaning towels and for the detailed work I very carefully used a needle. No suction.

Thanks. but what about replacing the thin sheet that melted onto the driver cover? What is a viable replacement? I do not think tissues are a good solution for longevity
 
EDIT: can you estimate how long that cleaning process took you?

 

[moriez]

Agreed on the tissues. Not my thing either. Have no plan yet but if I'm going to do it myself it's something like Sennheiser HD540 foams for around the driver and something like these for over. The HD540 foams are too thick to also use for over the drivers which need only about 3 mm. I'll cut a hole in them and voila. There are lots of foam options and doesn't have to cost much.
 
The cleaning I did was pretty thorough and took around 15 to 20 minutes per driver? Look shiny new now like in the guide.

 

[kenman345]

  Agreed on the tissues. Not my thing either. Have no plan yet but if I'm going to do it myself it's something like Sennheiser HD540 foams for around the driver and something like these for over. The HD540 foams are too thick to also use for over the drivers which need only about 3 mm. I'll cut a hole in them and voila. There are lots of foam options and doesn't have to cost much.
 
The cleaning I did was pretty thorough and took around 15 to 20 minutes per driver? Look shiny new now like in the guide.

Thanks for the help. I am excited as I am likely having Moon Audio recable my headphones, so I am gonna clean the drivers before I send them in and when they return it shall be all ready to go.
 
BTW, I have heard that reterminating the headphones with two cables (one per cup) instead of entering on one side, greatly improves the capabilities of these headphones. That is what I will be having done to mine.

 

[kenman345]

  Agreed on the tissues. Not my thing either. Have no plan yet but if I'm going to do it myself it's something like Sennheiser HD540 foams for around the driver and something like these for over. The HD540 foams are too thick to also use for over the drivers which need only about 3 mm. I'll cut a hole in them and voila. There are lots of foam options and doesn't have to cost much.
 
The cleaning I did was pretty thorough and took around 15 to 20 minutes per driver? Look shiny new now like in the guide.

BTW, what about the Urethane rings? Aren't they used to keep the foam cover in place? I was thinking some 1/6" foam tape like such:
http://amzn.com/B00TYZTFTE
 
Just cut it into strips and use accordingly. Do you have a better suggestion? 
 
What did you use to clean? a rubbing alcohol wipe?

 

[moriez]

Hey kenman, 
 
At first glance the Amazon tape looks like the perfect material. Much better than my idea of cutting the HD540 foam as a replacement for the urethane. As a matter of fact I'm not sure anymore if the thinner Koss foam for over the drivers is a good option. I forgot the drivers are angled! See, this is why I should have someone do it for me This type of material, more cloth-like may be better suited for over the drivers. What do you think?
 
Yeah, just any ordinary damp kitchen wipe should do the trick.

 

[kenman345]

  Hey kenman, 
 
At first glance the Amazon tape looks like the perfect material. Much better than my idea of cutting the HD540 foam as a replacement for the urethane. As a matter of fact I'm not sure anymore if the thinner Koss foam for over the drivers is a good option. I forgot the drivers are angled! See, this is why I should have someone do it for me This type of material, more cloth-like may be better suited for over the drivers. What do you think?
 
Yeah, just any ordinary damp kitchen wipe should do the trick.

the foam I was showing you (the tape) is for the urethane ring, not the foam over the driver. I think we should connect over email and help each other overcome some of the difficulties we face. It would be nice to have someone to go through the process with

 

[moriez]

Oh yeah, I understood the tape is meant instead of the urethane. It may be a nice idea to start working on it together. Send me a PM if you like.

 

[kenman345]

So, the foam over the driver is my most essential missing component that I have a need to acquire. I have most of the other items I need from the CD850 I have and some of the rest of the items are not essential for the time being. I want to have the foam over the driver cleaned and replaced during the recabling. Should I go with that HD540 foam? Or is there something better?

 

[kenman345]

Small update for people.
 
I have found a person that is going to be repairing the headband with real leather. This should turn out quite nice. Project timeline might be a little thrown off though, but otherwise all is looking well.

 

[Bush]

Could you please show us the result when it'll be finished ?