FS: Mayflower T50rp mod kit (free)

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  1. rhythmdevils

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    Someone sent this to me along with a T50rp and I don’t need it.

    I don’t condone or support this mod in any way but it is surely better than a stock T50rp.

    I’ll offer free support via pm in implementing the mod to get the best sound possible ie not too bright etc. but within reason. I don’t know the mod at all I just I know how to tune the T50rp in general.

    free including shipping. Only someone who will use it is allowed to ask for it. Friends come first.
     
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    +1 I absolutely hate this mod... I don't know if I tried a bad pair but it was just too much treble. My friend liked it though so idk.
     
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    Yeah I watched a video of the mod implementation. I’d make one significant change. They have you stick adhesive felt directly onto the back of the driver with 4 holes punched in it. Which is completely idiotic because it seals the driver off except for 4 tiny holes. Just leave that aprt out and you should be able to get something decent ish. Not as good as mine :)
     
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    I tried that kit as well and did not like, much treble, particularly with the recommended and uncomfortable Shure alcantra pads. They show a measured flat frequency response on their site. I chalked it up to poor install.

    Mayflower does seem to be the only store selling stock pads so they have that.

    BTW @rhythmdevils and @E_Schaaf I ordered these and stock t50rp pads. Ill share frequency response measurements with my T-X0 fwiw.
     
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    In my experience, the only way I ever got any decent bass out of T50's was playing around with pads. I modded my T-X0's with some fiberfill behind the driver. They were clear up top and actually had some top end, but I could never tune for good bass. I ever got around to adding clay to the baffle. Got lazy and eventually ordered the Argon mod for my T-X0 (mostly for the balanced cable option). I checked their work and they added some foam strips to the back of the cups, some fiberfill (like I already did), and added some clay to the driver in strategic points, yet they came back sounding the exact same as when I sent them off. It was only when I switched pads that the bass finally opened up. They added the gel foam to the front of the baffle of course as well. I will see if I can get some pictures later.

    I stretched the BM5 pads on them, but I am not liking the hardness of these pads. Thanks @Philimon for the link. Those pads look more doable.

    So the kit is not bad, but I still think you have to tune it to taste. It gives one a good start, but I don't think you have to follow Mayflower's directions exactly.
     
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    I'm new but if you still want this out of your way, I'll take it. I just bought some T50's and was looking at mods. I added some cotton balls under the rim on the stock pads and that helped a little. Better seal now for sure. I tried taping the vents shut but without doing anything else it just made the bass boomy so I removed the tape. Stock this headphone doesn't sound bad at all but all the buzz about the modding potential is really why I bought it. Anyway, no worries if you found someone to send it to, just thought I'd ask.
     
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    Nope I still have it and I’m sending it to you! And I’ll help you tweak it to get the sound you want (within the limits of the mod)

    @elsordo pm me your address. :)
     
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    Sent a $10 contribution to SBAF for the generosity of rhythmdevils!
     
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