[Thomasr]

unlike many cans, I prefer to not fiddle with EQ to either 880

Interesting. I'm the same: I throw an EQ on all my headphones except the 880/600.

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

You, or your cans ???

Me. My first decent headphones were the big green Koss Pros around 72 or 73.

 

[6Channel]

Manufacturing date, or production release? Don't make me explain the difference.

Were YOU mfg'd or released in '52, or do you have a CAN mfg'd or released in '52 ? I guess there could be a running 9-month technicality sewn in somewhere . . . .

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

Were YOU mfg'd or released in '52, or do you have a CAN mfg'd or released in '52 ? I guess there could be a running 9-month technicality sewn in somewhere . . . .

Good point. Released in October of 52. One can do the math for a manufacturing month.

 

[6Channel]

Me. My first decent headphones were the big green Koss Pros around 72 or 73.

HEY ! Missed your earlier post - ya, Pros ruled stateside in Seventies, for sure. Essentially weren't challenged here until the HD414 weaseled its way into our market. And the Pros were indestructible, to boot.

 

[gooeyrich]

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-and-dt880-600Ω-amplifier-requirements.39173/

 

[NKkrisz]

Hi everyone again, I got a DT 880 now too (Currently it has my Superlux's old pads on it because the old ones stink, I will replace them)

Does anyone know if the newer style headband (pictured below) could fit my older DT 880 and perhaps be more comfortable?
Just a thought before I order replacement pads for it.

Also one more question, how do I remove the cable's "mouldy / dusty" smell?

 

[6Channel]

Hi everyone again, I got a DT 880 now too (Currently it has my Superlux's old pads on it because the old ones stink, I will replace them)

Does anyone know if the newer style headband (pictured below) could fit my older DT 880 and perhaps be more comfortable?
Just a thought before I order replacement pads for it.

Also one more question, how do I remove the cable's "mouldy / dusty" smell?

Don't know if anyone will respond to you, but I've had a 600Ω'er since '81, and it's a fabulous can. I can also tell you that the yoke/headband stuff is all pretty fragile compared to many other cans' structure. The one in this picture looks super - in case you just threw a nice image up to illustrate your find, the soft "band" that rests on top of your head is one I've replaced 3 times, so far. This can is very light, but isn't one I'd recommend for commuting or jogging - just staying in one place to enjoy music. Having tried numerous replacement pads, I strongly recommend pony'ng up for EDT 550 S pads (if you can find) or newer EDT 770 S/SG. Other pads I tried skew the freq band somehow, but there are now many cheap Chinese pads on the market that are likely worth a try.

Did I mention that the plastic things holding this can together are "fragile"?