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my headphones lost their bass over time

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I have had these headphones for 3 years and they sound thin now. Is that possible or in my head

Brand
Beyerdynamic
Model
DT 770
Connection
Wired 3.5mm Jack
System
Windows 10
Browser
Chrome 131
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Bass And SubwoofersHeadphones
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Short Answer

Pads that have gone flat or cracked reduce bass. Replace the ear pads and compare with a Frequency Sweep.

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Alistair Cross
Alistair CrossAudio Team
Headphone Benchmark Lead · 5+ years experience · Answered Jul 17, 2026

Ear pads compress with time and stop sealing against your head. A bad seal means less bass, even if the drivers are fine.

After you make the change, play the Headphone Test again to confirm the result. If the problem is still there, add your device, browser and what you tried in the replies so the team can narrow it down.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Inspect the ear pads for cracks and flattening
  2. Buy replacement pads from the maker
  3. Run the Frequency Sweep before and after
  4. Clean the pad edges
Sources
  1. NIOSH: Noise And Hearing Loss Prevention

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Community Replies 3

  • Georgia VaughanCommunity Member

    New pads brought it back. 20 bucks. Hope that saves you some time.

  • Lachlan GleesonCommunity Member

    Mine did exactly that. Pads are the first thing to check. It took me a few minutes, and the Headphone Test showed the difference straight away.

  • Mia LawrenceCommunity Member

    I check the sub with the Bass Test at low volume so I don't annoy the family.

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