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[ubxf]

i've got a sennheiser 431 that got droped it still works but there's no low end. could it be the electronic or is it the capsule
thanks
francois

 

[SSLtech]

Most likely the capsule, as if something mechanical has shifted. Other than that, there's not much more than a transformer and a connector to think about...

Keith

 

[rodabod]

Yes, most likely the capsule.

Did the grill get dented at all? Sometimes inner pop-filtering material can get moved and touch the diaphragm - this can cause bass loss.

Open it up and have a look.

 

[ubxf]

no dent on the grille,it looks pertty normal inside. does it make sense to send it to Sennheiser for repair or just get another one ?
francois

 

[rodabod]

Assuming it is an MD431 and not an MD421, I would buy another one from Ebay. You can sometimes get them cheap from Germany.

No harm asking Sennheiser how much a repair would be though.

Bloody hell. They are expensive! I can remember turning one down for £25 before.

I think the BF 531 might be the Black Fire equivalent .