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VendorNameLinkDriver DiameterShort DescriptionPictureMeasurements:Thoughts?Price? (per Pair)Price per pairDescriptionRecommended Stores that I've used:
-XinYue Audio Store
-RZY Speaker&Headphone Store
-RZY Headphone Audio Store
-HY Electro-Acoustic Store

Should be fine (haven't used):
-NSC Audio DIY Store
-Chitty's Store
-POYATU Official Store
-DIY Earphone Tribe Store

AVOID:
-Elfinear Offical Store (Overpriced drivers that are also sold for much cheaper in the above stores)


There are other stores that I don't know about that are also fine.
Just check how old the store is and the reviews and you should be fine.


Keep in mind the links that I have included might just disappear or just no longer link to anything.
Just try and use the pictures included as a reference as to what they look like.
It's also recommended to use these links as a REFERENCE and to try and find a lower price.
Prices WILL change around. Same with stock.


Price Category (per pair)
$0-15 = Budget
$15-30 = Average
$30-60 = Pricey
$60+ = Expensive


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DigikeyHPD-50N25PR00-32-NDhttps://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/peerless-by-tymphany/HPD-50N25PR00-32/621112950mm50mm biodynamic driver (Tympany)https://imgur.com/y0ioQeIRecommendedBudget$21.38The most common DIY headphone drivers. They're fine. A bit lacking in bass imo.
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Digikey
HPD-40N16PET00-32-ND
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/peerless-by-tymphany/HPD-40N16PET00-32/621112740mm40mm driverUntestedBudget$13.92I have low expectations for this driver. I have not used one before.
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Aliexpress
45MM Wool Composite Diaphragm Headphones Speaker Unit 32 Ohm HiFi Monitor Headphones DIY Drivers
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804082036509.html45mm45mm Biodynamic Driver (remove the back cover black sticker covering the vent hole)https://imgur.com/yKVmX7iRecommendedBudget$15.52Budget drivers with a more V shaped sound signature.
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Aliexpress
Hifi 50mm Headphone Speaker Driver 32ohm For Bluetooth Earphone Diy Cloth Nanofiber Membrane High-resolution Large Sound field
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804203417504.html50mm50mm Biodynamic (black and yellow diaphragm) Driverhttps://imgur.com/OeWXh0kRecommendedBudget$16.66Not sure where to start? Start here with these 50mm drivers. Just overall decent drivers.
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Aliexpress
Hifi 50mm Headphone Speaker Driver 32ohm 300ohm For Denon AH-D9200 High End Earphone Repair part Nanofiber Free edge On Sale 2pc
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800711171995.html50mm50mm Biodynamic Driver with gold shellhttps://imgur.com/rPHYBVjRecommendedPricey$40.42Very good looking and just solid drivers.
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Aliexpress
Hifi 52mm Headphone Speaker For N90Q Earphone Repair Parts Headset Driver 32ohm 115db Carbon diaphragm Bass New Arrivals On Sale
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801185082271.html52mm52mm Carbon Driverhttps://imgur.com/8nRXO1LRecommendedAverage$25.30Like the driver under this one, very good for the price.
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Aliexpress
52mm Headphone Speaker Unit For Denon AH-D7200 24ohm Hifi Stereo Earphone Repair Parts Bass Nanofiber Free edge On Sale New 2pc
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800660289219.html52mm52mm Biodynamic DriverRecommendedAverage$26.70Sounds very similar to the golden one above. Overall a very impressive driver.
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Aliexpress
50MM 320 ohm HIFI Headphone Speaker Drivers for HD800 9500 DIY OFC Wire N42 Magnet Bass Headsets Speakers
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803837799070.html50mm50mm "HD800" DriverNot RecommendedAverage$22.00Works mainly in a nearfield setup. Weird tuning. Upside down V-Shape Sound Signature.
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Aliexpress
Hifi 50mm Headphone Speaker Unit 540ohm For Open Back Over Ear Earphone diy113DB Beryllium Film High impedance Headset DriverNew
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803278490932.html50mm50mm Beryllium DriverOverpricedExpensive$71.81They don't sound bad, but they're overpriced. They should be worth like $30 per pair. You can get significantly better drivers for a much lower price.
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DigikeyOWR-4007T-32Chttps://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/ole-wolff-electronics-inc/OWR-4007T-32C/1368366740mm40mm driverRequires more testing, sounds bright.Budget$4.00They sound bright. That's all I remember. More testing required. Requires 52mm + 40mm adapters
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DigikeyOWR-4009T-38Ehttps://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/ole-wolff-electronics-inc/OWR-4009T-38E/1634385540mm40mm biodynamic driverRequires more testing, sounds bright.Budget$8.16They sound bright. That's all I remember. More testing required. Requires 52mm + 40mm adapters
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DigikeyOWR-5088TA-32https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/ole-wolff-electronics-inc/OWR-5088TA-32/1634386350mm50mm driverGet something better.Budget$3.64They sound bright. Overall just a meh driver. Spend a little more for something better.
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Aliexpress
Beyerdynamic Tesla Clone
45/50mm idkwack af driverDon't.Expensive$70?Only buy this if you hate yourself. Wack tuning, and the largest magnet in existence on a driver.
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BeyerdynamicDT770/880/990 Driver45mm or 44mm? I forgot40-45mm dt990 driverInteresting to use if you have it.UnknownUnknownThey measure super flat. Because of that they sound warm. Overall a driver that you can shape into any sound signature you want via tuning.
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Aliexpress
45mm Headphone Speaker Unit 16ohm For Cowin E7 Replacement Over Ear Headset Driver Earphone Repair Parts Sound good Newest 2pcs
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802612995909.html45mm 45mm driverNot RecommendedBudget$13.80They don't sound good. Don't waste your time. Interesting driver design though.
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Aliexpress
Hifi 50mm Headset Driver For HyperX Cloud Stinger Replacement 32ohm Over Ear Headphone Speaker Unit Disassembled With Cavity
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805245431408.html50mm50mm DriverIt's ok.Budget$12.76They aren't bad. Useable if you absolutely want a cheap driver with a grill.
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Check the second sheet if you want to see other potentionally good drivers.
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All drivers are tested with pleather earpads. Only the drivers with measurements have been tested with the Variable Openmod. All other ones were tested with the Static Oval.
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