One of the drivers in my HD25 phones has died (I've done a few tests to confirm that it isn't the cable or the connectors).
So to help me weigh up the pros and cons of replacing the driver (~£50) vs buying new phones, are there any recommended phones? Around the $30 mark of course (just kidding )
Somebody did recommend a decent pair that was on discount from somewhere in a thread recently but my searches didn't turn up anything useful (the noise from a certain pair of threads was too much!!)
Another recommendation for them here. I'm very fond of my AKG K702 set. They are also extraordinarily comfortable to wear for long periods of time and I think there's a lot to be said for that.
I think they represent great value for money, especially these days.
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Sennheiser have a standard repair charge for the headphones - so get them sorted at Sennheiser - if they need new earpads / headband pads, etc. they will be included in the same price.
I don't know why you were recommended the 702 as it's a totally different type of headphones and, in no way, will do the job the HD 25 do.
My own HD 25 are over 30 yeras old and still going strong - so get them sorted now and they will last you until at least 2050.
Oh I know the HD25s are closed back and the AKGs are open back. This isn't an issue for me: as I use them more for mixing than tracking open backs would be better.
And just looked, Sennheiser's flat rate repair fee is £66.
Rich Hanson wrote:Oh I know the HD25s are closed back and the AKGs are open back. This isn't an issue for me: as I use them more for mixing than tracking open backs would be better.
And just looked, Sennheiser's flat rate repair fee is £66.
That's not a bad price for headphones that sold for over £200 - and they do everything for that price - so, unless you replaced them recently, I would suggest getting the earpads and/or headband pads done as well.
Replacement parts for 702's are difficult to find & stupidly expensive. I love mine but don't think of them as a long term investment, AGK don't offer the same level of support as Sennheiser. But at Scan's refurb prices it probably doesn't matter so much.
Rich Hanson wrote:Oh I know the HD25s are closed back and the AKGs are open back. This isn't an issue for me: as I use them more for mixing than tracking open backs would be better.
And just looked, Sennheiser's flat rate repair fee is £66.
That's not a bad price for headphones that sold for over £200 - and they do everything for that price - so, unless you replaced them recently, I would suggest getting the earpads and/or headband pads done as well.
Mike Stranks wrote:and quote £87 from Sennheiser themselves - including VAT and Delivery.
We're also matching that deal currently.
Another 20+ years owner, with 10 of those spent gigging with them. Even with the ever-growing pile of headphones by my desk, still seeing a surprising amount of use. They easily prove the point that simply knowing your kit can often prove more important than the technical specs on paper.
The AkG refurb outlet thing we've been doing for a few years now, I'm not aware of it stopping any time soon but they do tend to show up as and when they have the time to process them.
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According to their comparison the only difference between the HD25 model that I have and the HD25 Plus is an extra cable and extra earpads are included along with a carry bag. The plus' cable is also twice the length.
The other specifications given on their respective pages are identical.
Rich Hanson wrote:According to their comparison the only difference between the HD25 model that I have and the HD25 Plus is an extra cable and extra earpads are included along with a carry bag. The plus' cable is also twice the length.
The other specifications given on their respective pages are identical.
Fair enough... could be that Sennheiser have simplified things... I remember at some point Hugh gave a comprehensive run-down of all the options and IIRC there were definite technical differences then.
I like my (Scan refurb) 702s a lot... excellent value and good cans...
Mike Stranks wrote:...I remember at some point Hugh gave a comprehensive run-down of all the options and IIRC there were definite technical differences then.
It was John Willett, actually, and we archived that information into the Useful Information Archive Forum:
Technical Editor, Sound On Sound...
(But generally posting my own personal views and not necessarily those of SOS, the company or the magazine!)
In my world, things get less strange when I read the manual...
Looks like they've simplified the range now to the HD25, HD25 Plus (which are the same) and the Light which has a reduced specification, all are 70Ω - a search for HD25 on the website only brings up those three (plus umpteen accessories and spares)
First up apologies Richard I hope this is not hijacking your thread (well it is kind of but hope you don't mind as I think you have resolution and goodness knows we don't need another thread!).
I have been looking for new headphones also as having real difficulty judging the dreaded low end of mixes. The San offer on the 702's seems too good to miss out on and as I tend to mix with a partner I would need two pairs.
Currently using the AKG 240s phones I purchased years ago when first getting into all this stuff. They are really comfortable but just not quite doing it for bass (the gener is electronic so deep 808 kicks and low frequency synth lines are a thing).
From other threads I see the 712's do have more bass extension but consensus seems to say that the 702's are more than capable. Is there any reason not to pull the trigger on the Sacn offer?
There are HD25 light which are different (dunno in what way) but the normal HD25 and HD25 plus are indeed the same units with the plus having a coiled cable, spare ear pads and a soft case....otherwise the same actual headphones.
Outlined here: (at bottom of linked page there is a HD 25 comparison)
Rich Hanson wrote:Oh I know the HD25s are closed back and the AKGs are open back. This isn't an issue for me: as I use them more for mixing than tracking open backs would be better.
And just looked, Sennheiser's flat rate repair fee is £66.
That's not a bad price for headphones that sold for over £200 - and they do everything for that price - so, unless you replaced them recently, I would suggest getting the earpads and/or headband pads done as well.
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They were over £200 when I bought mine over 30 years ago 
That's just two days away.
