nathanscribe
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Bass makes my Beyer phones crackle
#965359 - 21/01/12 11:56 AM
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Probably a quicky, this - my Beyer DT150's left side crackles with bass frequencies over a
relatively low volume. The right ear doesn't. It's not a problem with one specific jack
output, as my other phones don't do this, and the 150s do it with a variety of gear.
I'm guessing I need a replacement driver, yes?
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Hugh Robjohns
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Re: Bass makes my Beyer phones crackle
[Re: nathanscribe]
#965369 - 21/01/12 01:10 PM
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Possibly a new driver, but it's more likely that something has just become loose and is
rattling, or maybe a wire is rubbing against teh cone. Carefully disassemble the earpiece
and check for anything loose or rubbing.
hugh
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nathanscribe
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Re: Bass makes my Beyer phones crackle
[Re: Hugh Robjohns]
#965377 - 21/01/12 02:24 PM
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A quick disassembly showed nothing obvious, but I moved the wire over a little and
reassembled. It seems less crackly now, but still 'flappy' when louder low frequencies
are played. The level it creeps in at is bordering on too loud for me, so keeping the
volume lower seems to help prevent it. The effect is definitely not present in the other
side though, and wearing the set backwards suggests its not my ears to blame!
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Hugh Robjohns
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Re: Bass makes my Beyer phones crackle
[Re: nathanscribe]
#965393 - 21/01/12 02:55 PM
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Could well be a 'tired' bass driver then. If it was a 'quality headphone' then I'd
recommend replacing both drivers rather than just one, and keeping the old 'good' driver
as an emergency spare! But as it's a set of DT150s which aren't exactly the most revealing
or cultured phones, replacing the faulty side should be sufficient.
hugh
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nathanscribe
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Re: Bass makes my Beyer phones crackle
[Re: nathanscribe]
#965406 - 21/01/12 03:38 PM
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Righto. Cheers!
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