Beyerdynamic DT 770, 880 & 990 earpad replacement
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The Beyerdynamic DT series of professional headphones are fully modular in construction and are designed to have all parts serviced and/or replaced as necessary. One area of these headphones that will wear out after several years of hard use is the earpads and the foam that covers the inside of the earcup. Fortunately Beyer have made replacing them a fairly simple exercise, although it does involve a hairdryer! Watch the video to see how it's done.
I have owned this particular pair of DT770s for over ten years and have replaced the headband twice and the earcups three times. They are truly built to last!
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"these are the colour of dirt", me looking at my 3 year old ones that are practically green
Sounds like you need new ones then 😅
After you replace your ear pads, maybe invest in some soap too.
barf
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Look at 0:38 at the bottom of it hahahaha!
Still very useful 6 years later. First time replacing my headband and pads: really glad to find such a great tutorial, thank you!
Yes, the design of these headphones has barely changed in 20 years, which is a good thing 😄
@@GLBProductions i just replaced the earpads on my 33 year old headphones with your guide LOL
Informative and straight to the point which is rare these days. Thanks!
You're welcome Bartosz!
My first pad replacement is done. Without this I would've cried. Thanks a ton!
You're welcome :)
Thanks for the video. Two things I just found out putting new ear pads for the first time:
1. It's easier to pop out the ring from the inside. Just insert a flathead screw driver (as parallel as possible to the pads) and leverage it up.
2. Putting the new ear pads on can be done without a hair dryer (it's night here, so I didn't want to wake up the house). When you put on the pad "lip" at the bottom, don't put it all the way in but just enough so that the bottom doesn't slip out. This will give you more room to work with as you put the rest of the pad on. When the whole ear pad is on, just stretch it around so that the lip has the same cover all around.
Good luck!
Actually, there is a FAR, FAR easier method of slipping-on the earpads:
Simply fold-back the entire plastic lip, and then flip it over the headphone cups.
EASY!
I'm ashamed that I'm 23 years old and needed my old man to do this for me. Maybe it's just a difference in experience, but he managed to do everything in under 2 mins while it took me half an hour and went nowhere. Regardless, thanks for the reference. Next time I will do it myself and remember this video!
Don't worry, you won't need his help the next time 😊
relatable
how have you made it to 23 if changing an ear pad gives you so much trouble.
As I am about to replace the pads on my 10 year old DT770s, this video was incredibly helpful. I like your supportive and very precise language, and levity throughout what can be a frustrating process. Joining many other commenters in thanking you for taking the time to produce such a useful video!
You're most welcome Karim, enjoy your refreshed headphones! 😄
the sound quality is really good on the dt 770 pro but the pads and headphones itself are so small. I have small ears and even then it's a tight fit. Cheaper headphones for some reason are more comfortable and fit around the ear better since they are oval shaped and not circular
I want all the pro audio tutorials as simple as this. Great job great video!
Thanks for watching!
Your technique for wrapping the earpads on saved me years worth of attempts. Thank you so much.
You're welcome, nothing like saving time!
Wanted to clean up my headphones and didnt know how to remove and then install the pads. This was a great video, very informative, straight to the point and helpful. Keep it up!
Thanks for watching Stephen!
Thank you kindly! I just changed my 990 earpads following your instructions and it went smooth as silk.
Great news!
Clear simple instructions, made even better by the good quality video and lighting. Thank you. 30 seconds with the hairdryer on high power did it for me.
You're welcome, glad the swap went smoothly for ya!
Hi Bruno, great video and super clear instructions, I changed my dt770 pads from faux black leather to grey velour today, about 6 minutes, super quick, hair dryer works a treat, you've done a really great video mate, cheers Dave
Awesome to hear that David, enjoy the new pads!
Even though this video is already 6yrs old, it's not outdated at all.
I just got new pads for my Beyerdynamics and your video is just perfect. The tipp using the hair dryer is the best. It worked perfectly for me within 2 minutes.
Thanks for watching!
Top tip if you can't heat the pads: if you first **invert** the flexible ridge all the way round and then flip it back, it stretches the ridge enough that I was able to attach them as easily as this video made it look, with no heating required.
NB: this may be technically not as nice as doing it the heating way, since you're stretching it cold it's going to tighten back less than if you heated it. Worked for me though, and AFAICT it looks nice as this video's results.
+1 this tip, thank you!
Thank you!!! This made it so easy! The end result is flawless, still looks great and holds perfect!
I used the fan heater in my bathroom.
I find it that regardless of heating, flipping them outwards\inverting them first, then placing the pads to the ears and flipping back is much much much faster and easier to do than the method shown in the video. With heating it would be even easier.
you got me subscribing at "these are quite a disaster, I'm going to dispose of them"
Yeah they were quite the disaster... Thanks for subscribing!
Just done it for the first time in my life! No heaters, only hands. Man, it was frustrating at first, not knowing what to do, but with your vid I understood that I shouldn't be so gentle with the edges. I flipped them back to maximize their stretchiness, and I held with my hand every bit of progression of putting those edges on the cap. Thank you. ♥
Replaced my DT770 Pro's earpads after almost three years. My new headband is almost here too to replace the old crumbling one. I LOVE my DT770. ♥
Very glad to hear that, enjoy the new pads!
Oh god I'm so happy you're existing and at some point in your life you chose to make this really informative video.
Thanks for watching!
I have to swap out 20 sets of felt earpads for vinyl ones to clean between uses, and was on the verge of chucking the things out the window, before watching this video. You saved my sanity, thank you.
You're welcome - you must work in a recording studio!
I took off the pads out of curiosity and regretted it instantly lmao.
Managed to get it back on and I recommend putting it on halfway, pressing it on the table so it wont move and do the rest with a flat objekt (I used the handle of a spoon).
Haha yes you'll only make that mistake once 😁
Actually, there is a FAR, FAR easier method of slipping-on the earpads:
Simply fold-back the entire plastic lip, and then flip it over the headphone cups.
EASY!
Great instructions. Worked perfectly for my DT 770
Hello, thank you for the tutorial. It was very helpful and the ear pads installation was surprisingly extremely easy on my end. Thanks again! :)
That's great! Enjoy your new earpads :)
I'm doing a second replacement today and it makes me DREAD the whole process. Thanks for the refresher how to do this.
First time I did it without the hairdryer, now I'm going the "easy" route.
Hope it worked out!
Definitely "worried it on" and now they are good as new, thank you!
Swap worked flawlessly with the help of your video with my DT 880. Thanks!
That's great Gerry, enjoy the new pads!
i gave the ear cuffs to my mum and she got it on without a hair drier in about 2 mins per cup
but the guid was very help full for everything else
Yes some people just have better dexterity than others 😄
I appreciate the video guide! I'm always hesitant to pry certain parts open out of fear of breaking them. Always nice to have a good point of reference with some handy tips
You're welcome Ken, glad the video was helpful.
Amazing, your instructions were great. Just finished replacing the ear pads on my DT770 for the first time after 15 years of use! Cheers.
I think 15 years must be a world record! 😄
Actually, there is a FAR, FAR easier method of slipping-on the earpads:
Simply fold-back the entire plastic lip, and then flip it over the headphone cups.
EASY!
Thank you for this tutorial! The hardest part was putting on the pads, wow I wanted to throw the headphones out the window at some point. But eventually I did it. Very nice, looking & sounding brand new 6 years after purchasing :)
You're welcome! Yes changing the pads can be a struggle but is worth it in the end 😄
Thanks! I've just replaced my DT990 earpads. Didn't even need to heat up the outer pads I just used force to pull and it was easy to get it in place. What a difference in soundstage! My old pads were squished and torn so this was a needed upgrade.
Yes the pads are really important in interfacing the headphones to your ears.
I do love how tis tutorial is still relevant 4 years after being uploaded and will probably still be relevant 4 - 5 years from now. Like he said at the end, pretty remarkable in this day and age.
The design of these headphones hasn't changed for more than 20 years, so there's been no need to update the video 😊
@@GLBProductions Yeah I noticed. I found out yesterday that the DT 990 Pro that I have was released all the way back in 2004 haha
Thanks for the video. Included instructions were clear but having a video to follow always comes in handy. Cheers!
You're welcome Andrea, enjoy your new earpads!
Many thanks Bruno. My DT 770 cans are still quite new. But the new parts look really smart!
You're welcome! Yes the new pads are of good quality and mine tend to last several years. The black definitely changes the look of the cans and should hide dirty better ;)
Thanks for hairdryer tip, it worked out.
I have DT990, and I am really enjoying this in Lockout time,
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From Pune, India
Glad to hear that, you stay safe and well too!
Perfect, well explained.
Took 30 seconds to put on, I’ve been dreading doing it for weeks.
That's great, enjoy the new pads!
Great video, just replaced on dt990 pros. this video helped a ton especially with the inner ring. I'm sure I'll find myself back here in a couple of years time. 10/10
Glad the video was helpful!
thank you!!! after many years, these headphones sound incredible
Yes they do!
easy instructions. Will watch again. A++++. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I've managed to change earpads on my Audio-Technica ATH M50's three times without heating them up at all.
Got used to doing it that way, probably won't struggle much with these as well. :)
nice!!! just a quick question have you tried the Beyer T1? is that ear pad memory foam? as its softer than the DT770 type, i got the MMX 300 gen 2 and then its clamped my jaw quite tight so i planning to change the earpads or should i try to season it? btw you sound a bit like Singaporean are you? XD
Sorry I've never tried the T1s, they're much too expensive for my budget :) Yes I'm from Singapore.
@@GLBProductions Ok if you know how to do this, how do you fit an earcup back on? Mine busted out of the bracket
Thanks for the video, it helped me a lot. I can see why Beyer changed this pad replacement system with the DT1990, much easier to swap the pads.
You're welcome! How do you like the 1990s?
5 years later and still helpful. Thanks
You're welcome Ben!
when i was replacing the original earpads some 2 years ago i was cussing and on the brink of going to cry in the corner of the room.... but your hairdryer method prevented that and i was done replacing the pads in about 5 minutes. these are the best headphones i ever owned but the method to replace the pads is the product of the devil himself... superb video man!!
Yes, as with so many things, correct technique is everything!
Actually, there is a FAR, FAR easier method of slipping-on the earpads:
Simply fold-back the entire plastic lip, and then flip it over the headphone cups.
EASY!
great video. i’ve got a pair of 990s and i took a close(ish) look at them for the first time in ages, today. boy do those get dirty 😭. will be using this to replace mine soon! thanks for the guide
You're welcome! Yes you don't want all that dirt getting into your ears...
Thank you so much for the clear and concise tutorial! The hairdryer made the process *so* much easier.
You're most welcome, glad the video was helpful!
Thank you for the tutorial~ Made it easy for me the first time I've replaced the pads. It all looks brand new and sounds just as great, if not better, than I first got it~
You're welcome - it's amazing what replacing these touch points will do for an older pair of headphones :)
I warmed mine up by putting the pads close to a room heater. Worked fine. What a difference! I should've replaced these long ago.
Enjoy those new pads!
Thanks! I was a little confused about the small pictures in the instructions so this helped a lot!
Very glad to hear that!
Excellent tutorial thank you so much, just replaced mine.
For anyone struggling with the second part, and without a hairdryer, I found that flipping the black band that's meant to latch on inside-out helps, that way after you have the first part on you're working from the outside rather than trying to get your fingers inside it. Flipping it inside and out a couple of times too made it seem more pliable in general too. The flathead is helpful for pushing the final bits in between the pinch points
Thanks for watching :)
thank you, u saved my freaking life, i almost broke my fingers trying to install the pads, didn't know about the hair dryer thing
Very glad to hear that!
Great video! I am in a jam though... My 3 y.o. son took the ear pads off and now the leather band is disconnected from the foam. Will I have to buy a new headphone cup??
You can try and glue the leather back onto the foam first - if that doesn't work you'll need a new set of pads.
Excellent video, good visuals with clear narration!
These Beyerdynamic are produced since 4000 years, they are just somewhat updated over time. They do not look fancy, there are no marble cups and no platinum plating. As a result, their price is relatively lower compared to other quality headphones.
And because they don't keep on changing their products with every season, we can get spare parts for almost everything.
Yes, I agree - thanks for watching!
Wtf. I saw your Video years ago and tried it without seeing it again. No way. But now, after watching it again. 10 seconds for one side. You are my hero. Thank you so much. I feel like I could cry. And the headphones feel as new. Thank you man.
That's awesome news man, enjoy your headphones!
I just found my dt 990's on the floor with cat sick on the foam. Of all the times and places to be sick, it had to be specifically on my headphones.
Thanks for the great video, I will be cleaning and soon ordering a new set of pads
Good luck with that!
Was actually way easier than I thought it would be. Very helpful video!
Thanks for watching!
Replaced the pads with no trouble, thanks for the vid!
Glad to hear that, enjoy the new pads!
At first I did this without knowing about the hairdryer part, and I had managed to do it just fine, but the leathery bits stretched when I put the pad on, so the pad was able to spin around. But after watching this video, I redid it and heated it with the hairdryer, and it doesn't spin around as much anymore! So thank you for the advice haha, even though solving my particular issue wasn't the goal of the video
You're welcome, enjoy the new pads!
Thanks a lot for this informative video! I have one question, too: I ordered a beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 32 Ohms version and also bought velour pads, because 32 Ohm version comes with leather pad which is not comfortable as the velour pad and I want to switch the pads, is it possible to apply the same procedure to 32 ohm version as well? Thanks in advance!
Yes these earpads will fit all models of the DT770 :)
GLB Productions Thanks a lot!
I suggest brushing up on what ohms mean.
Thank you for the guide! The clumping ring removal is the same as for Custom One Pro plus version
You're welcome!
I have a slight rattle coming from the left driver, the video helped me take apart the headphones and clean everything. Nothing worked, any suggestions?
Check that there are no loose screws or other components on the housing. If that doesn't work they may need to go back to Beyer.
Million of thanks for a clear set of instructions. Your video is great!
Glad it was helpful Dan!
3:10' the BEST tool is defo a DENTIST TOOL !
(not the pin sharp one, the flat spatula type one, found cheap on eBay), it's thinner and narrower than your screwdriver and roundish edges, perfect that job at 7:45'
I have a similar ring on my espresso coffee machine and that's my tool of preference !
nice vid. thks for sharing :)
Great advice, thanks for posting!
Thank you so much for this video, actually second time that I am looking up this video. I have some DT770 Pro 250 and I wanted the original replacement pads even though there are more cheaper ones out there. Guys go for the real deal... Thank you so much for this video. Made it easy again.
Thanks for watching, again 😄
Thanks for the tutorial! Just replaced my pads for the first time with your help :)
Awesome! Enjoy your refreshed headphones 😄
I took mine off the first time just to see if I could. The horror when I tried to put them back on!! Must have the knack now though as followed this OK without needing a hairdryer. Thanks for the video.
Yes, if the pads have already been on they have 'stretched to fit' so to speak - new pads are much less co-operative 😉
Perfect!! Good Stuff Checking the video before I purchase the Velour just to see how easy or hard it is...
Enjoy your new pads :)
Also, a lot of additional heating while mounting them back. And a little tweezers or something like that won’t harm. Thanks for the instruction! I managed to replace one of them fine, damaged the other one a little. I used the same old ones, just threw them in the washer for half an hour.
That's interesting, I would have thought that old, used pads would be easier to re-attach than the brand new ones shown in the video.
Actually, there is a FAR, FAR easier method of slipping-on the earpads:
Simply fold-back the entire plastic lip, and then flip it over the headphone cups.
EASY!
Did it with no hair drier no problem. Only took about 30 seconds. I just engaged the lip of the pad around the ring then worked my way around. Once I was about 1/2 way around I alternated working it around each side.
Did it first try! and the off brand pads I got were easy to stretch with no heat! YAY! thank youuuuuu :)
Excellent news!
Just a suggestion: I find it easier to place the pad onto the ring before installing the ring on the headphone cup. There is a notch on the ring that helps to hold the pad in place while working around the ring.
Thanks for the suggestion Anthony :)
Thanks for this! Got them fixed in a couple of minutes.
That's great!
couple, ye my ass
Just wanted to comment and say thank you. This is the second time I've been to this video, the first was to remove the original pads for cleaning (the silver ones.. I had no luck getting that dingy color out of them) and now to replace them with the black pads.
I would only add 1 tip if you are having trouble with the last part like I was... at the last part I hold the outer shell of the earcup in the palm of my hand, also holding what I've got on the earpad trim... then I just stretch the pad out from the inside with my other hand if that makes any sense. This way I didn't have to use my fingers trying to pry the trim out. I also used a few seconds of high heat beforehand for a bit of extra pliability.
I noticed a crack in mine in the plastic part of the headband, hopefully there are replacements of those too if it ever breaks.
Thanks for the comment - good points made! 👍
this is the method that helped me - cheers
appreciate you, was afraid to change mine for years till i found your video, did right one without any issue, left one while i was removing clip a made a little hole luckily far from middle lol, they work fine for now at least 🤞🤞
You're welcome Florz, enjoy your refurbished headphones 😄
Bro would this be the same for the 32 ohm model? I really want the grey cushion ones for it. 😁
Yes, the procedure is the same - bear in mind that changing to the grey pads may change the sound slightly as they are not made of the same material as the stock pads for this model.
@@GLBProductions Ooo in that case let me rinse them to your condition first before replacing lol
Thanks for the info. buddy 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for this video! I have never done it before and managed to get it done in under 5 minutes. It was a bit scary though. I love my DT 770 Pro and anything that keeps them alive is extremely appreciated. I used a dull table knife to open the ring, at first I used a screwdriver but that almost ended badly.
You're welcome Benjamin :) A butter or table knife is actually an excellent tool for this purpose - even better than a screwdriver because it has a rounded tip. I also know people who use automotive trim tools that are made of plastic.
perfect guide, just changed mine in 5', heating wasn't even needed. thx!
Nice one 👍
Same here you just need strong fingers
Thank you so much for this. I swapped them on my MMX 300 and it feels clean and comfortable again. The distance to the ear is a bit bigger too and it feels like it sounds a bit better and fuller again. Might just be my brain tricking me though
Great to hear that!
Thanks for video and you really do have to be patient with that last part. Finally got my them on though, let's go!
You're most welcome.
Thank you! The plastic clamps were a real PITA to get off. This made it a whole lot easier!
Glad the video was helpful :)
Just bought these...sound is sooo good. Coming from corsair gaming BS these are glorious. 10/10
Yes there is a reason these headphones are so popular with professional sound engineers all over the world ;)
Thank you for this video! Helped me a lot but I found it easier for me to put the ridge on by pushing it up through the earpads :)
Yup, whatever gets the job done :)
Thank you so much for this one friend. For some strange reason, replacing pads on head monitors always terrorized me lol. This gave me confidence.
Regarding the DT line, their ear pads look weird even when new. But the headphones are 100% value for money. Best ear monitors i ever had in that price range. I own the open back DT 990.
Glad the video was helpful :)
Very helpful and comprehensive tutorial, thank u m8.
You're welcome :)
Thank you. I let mine deteriorate to the point of being able to see the foam inside. So this has been long overdue. I did find it to be a super easy process. I used the larger flat-head from a computer screwdriver set, to loosen ones side. Then I was able to pull off the ring with my fingers. Then I warmed the pads for about a minute each, maybe less, on the warm setting with high fan speed. I made sure to first point the dryer so air got inside the edges, then went around the outside. They went on super easy, and I had both on in minutes.
Glad it all worked out for you 😀
Great tutorial! Made everything so much easier. But somehow i feel like my DT 990 sounds way worse now after changing. Like 20 dollar headphones bad. Did i do something wrong? So confused lol
If you replaced the stock pads with another pair of stock pads the sound should not change unless you somehow damaged the headphone drivers during the swap.
Thanks, that went well. A quick blast of hairdryer afterwards helps the ear pads settle and removes any wrinkles.
Glad to hear that :)
Can you put the ear cushions back on without having to apply low heat first or do you need to apply heat to make it fit back on
It depends - some viewers have not needed any heat, some haven't been able to do it without.
Thank you. Tried heating up the earpads over the stove top. Worked like a charm.
You're welcome! Hopefully it was an electric and not a gas stove 😅
Worked like a dream! Quick tip; keep the hair dryer at hand to heat the edges as you go
Glad to hear that :)
Thank you so much! That hairdryer trick worked wonders
You're welcome, enjoy your new earpads!
the hair dryer trick was great, thanks!
You're welcome Valera!
these replacement pads are hard to find in my country. and you can almost buy an ath-m40x for the price . i have dt880pro and having a hard time finding these pads
Have you tried ordering from Amazon?
Very good!
Thanks, didn't have a hair dryer but managed to do it without heat or tools. Was more worried about getting the lock ring out.
Glad it worked out!
Thank you for this tutorial! I find the prying part a little scary, but managed to pull through nonetheless. After replacing the ear pad, I noticed a dramatic improvement over the low frequency :)
9:13 totally agree here. It's been 10 years of my old dt880, still my daily drive, really a solid investment
You're welcome, glad the video was helpful :)
Watching this has made me anxious, im about to attempt to replace mine today. I pray they don't tear. 🤞
How did it go?
Thanks for taking the time to make this clear video. Much appreciated.
You're welcome Greg, thanks for watching :)
Bought the 770 pro brand new and its been killing my ears. The clamp is good but the earpads themselves are just too firm and hurt the surrounding area of my ear. Should I replace them or just keep using them for a couple more days? Some people have been saying it gets better.
Headphone fit is a very personal thing - I would say keep using them and see if you get used to the way they feel.
@@GLBProductions true. It's just been weird to me how my small head is having issues and everyone's praising these. Thanks
Yeah don't listen to what anybody else says when it comes to headphones - everybody has a different combination of head size/shape, ear size/shape, fit preference and so on. You have to find what works for you. Also, fit and sound quality are two different things - a pair of headphones may sound fantastic but if they don't fit you the sound doesn't matter 😅
I have DT 1990 Pro's and I'm in the process of ordering new pads now. They seem very similar to the 990's so this video is helpful. I am going to take these old ones out tonight and try to wash them but I want to buy some new ones just to have.
You also gave an amusing tip about not using a heatgun; if you're reading this, don't use a heatgun on any household items. If you don't know what a heat gun is.. imagine if a hairdryer just kept getting hotter until it could ignite things and heat items over 1100 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't use that casually.
Yes the 990s are very similar - only the earcups are different.
Thank you so much! I just took my ear pads off to clean them, and this video was super helpful!
You're welcome John!