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correction filter PCB
« on: November 28, 2012, 12:40:20 PM »

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Would there be any interest in a small PCB that has a configurable filter on it specially to 'correct' headphones ?
I am thinking of making 2 PCB's for my own but to get an interesting price (around 10 Euro or lower for a bare board) I need to have at least 10 PCB's made.

It will be for my modified T50RP and T40RPmkII coming soon (I hope)
Of course this PCB could be used for other headphones that need a nudge as well as the filter(s) can be set to make all sorts of filters.

It will have one gentle slope (6dB/oct) filter that can either be filtering lows upwards or downwards or highs upwards or downwards.
The frequency point and amount of dB's can be set to desired levels and points.
There will also be a second notch filter section that can either lift or filter a frequency.
The centre frequency can be configured to be anywhere between 20Hz and 20kHz (below and above seems pointless  :)p17).
One will be able to set the amount of filtering (dB's) with a small pot and the bandwidth/Q can be configured to match the needed response.

Once set the filter can 'equalize' the FR but cannot address ringing (in fact the notch can introduce a small amount depending on settings).
It can thus only be used for 1 headphone.
I will make a tutorial for it and will assist if pirates need a certain filter 'calculated'.

It must be fed with a +/- symmetrical DC voltage which must be provided for externally.
just a few mA is needed and voltages between 12V and 15V will be perfect.
depending on the needed correction, gain and source voltage a lower power supply voltage could be used.
It can be drawn from an amplifier itself or via an external PS.

So in essence a tone control that can be set to boost or filter gradually from a specific point + a notch filter that can boost or filter a specific area.

The price will depend on the amount of PCB's and if I can get a good layout on 2 layers, otherwise it will be 4 layers.
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2012, 09:51:28 PM »

Off the top of my head the two most popular applications might be a notch filter for the HD800's treble spike and an LCD de-veiler. I also wouldn't mind playing a bit with the SR007MK1 to find out how to make them a bit more lively, though this would surely be tantamount to sacrilege.
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2012, 12:56:43 AM »

Yes. I would definitely use one for the LCD-2 rev. 2.  :)p7
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2012, 05:38:13 AM »

To be clear on this.
The filter circuit should go in front of a headphone amp.
For the T50RP (where I designed it for) you will need an amp that can do at least 1W (into 50 Ohm).

Finished the PCB design today.
50x55mm (1.97x2.17 Inch)

Price/PCB included shipping worldwide will be around E 10.- (= currently around $13.-)
PCB's will be available in the first week of Jan 2013.
They will be ready sooner but do not like to ship in the December period.

There will be a tutorial how to configure it.
It uses 3x 8-DIP dual op-amps so you can select the ones you have/prefer.
Some capacitors can be 1 or 2 mil (2.54mm or 5.08mm) but small width (ceramic multilayer for instance, no room for film caps).
Resistors are all SFR16 sized, but if you bend the legs real tight you could fit SFR25.
« Last Edit: November 30, 2012, 07:16:44 PM by Solderdude »
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2012, 03:29:23 PM »

Ah, hell, I don't know if I will end up building this one, but it might make for an interesting little project at some point.  Put me down for one.  If for no other reason than to promote this sort of fun DIY project in the future!
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2012, 04:13:29 PM »

Yep , agree with ship, add me to the list to pick up the numbers to make this happen. I could see having some fun with with it too ..dB
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2012, 04:37:33 PM »

This sounds interesting. Going to have to re-read the chapter in Morgan Jones book about pass filters.
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2012, 04:05:17 PM »

Hi there,

since this is my first post here, I wanted to quickly introduce myself: based in Germany and since becoming a dad, my out and about party life was traded in for more domestic hobbies, and listening to my favorite music through headphones is one of them. Since my funds aren't that massive, I do enjoy finding the sonic gems for little money. Started my DIY audio interest with building Tripath amp kits from 41hz and speakers. At the moment my headphone gear consists of a HD 650 and modded T50rp (loosely based on bluemonkeyflyers DBV2), O2 amp and for portable use a Sansa Clip+ and Creative Aurvana Live.
I was recently reading Richard Marsh's article for Linear audio magazine where he promotes using auto room EQ for headphones, which sounds really interesting. But I am not in the position to acquire an AV receiver with audyssey room eq d.s.p., nor a standalone unit.
So I would be very interested to check out your correction filter pcb, please add me to the list as well.
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2012, 10:21:17 PM »

I've always wondered why you don't see more of this stuff in headphones (stock or modded). I mean, one can design crossovers to shape the response of drivers in speakers. I've seen it rarely in headphone modifications...
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Re: correction filter PCB
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2012, 06:07:34 AM »

update:

PCB's are ordered.
Only about 20 PCB's will be available (for now) to the pirates as it will involve a lot of time 'supporting' this I reckon.
I will be using some boards to experiment with and use for myself.
Thinking of making a switch-able box for the headphones I own and feel need some correction.
a question of simply selecting the correct headphone/switch.

If there is a considerable higher demand for the PCB's (don't suppose it will) I can always have a new batch made but need to order in qty's of at least 20 boards to keep the price of the bare boards sane.
No kits or pre-build boards will be available... it's a DIY thing.
I will support all the builders with determining the parts they need.
« Last Edit: December 05, 2012, 12:39:24 PM by Solderdude »
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