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Fat Head: How to "soften" or "bend" HD650"s to fit noggin?

post #1 of 14
1/15/07 at 11:31pm
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My Senns are pinching my fat head- but when I look at simply bending the metal slider - that housing looks darn fragile-

any suggestions or links??
no Jenny Craig jokes please- LOL
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post #2 of 14
1/16/07 at 12:28am
I wouldn't mess wit them. They should fit fine after a while. Just like "breaking in a new pair of shoes" (which i never do ) .
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post #3 of 14
1/16/07 at 12:45am
some suggest putting them over a stack of books for a few days when not in use until the headband loosens up, but prolonged practice isn't recommended as it may flatten your earpads

otherwise they will slowly stretch out to fit your head as you use wear them
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post #4 of 14
1/16/07 at 3:11am
Okay don't blame me if you try this or I have no idea what I'm talking about and it doesn't apply. I don't own Sennheisers.

Anyway someone who wanted to reshape the KSC-55s dipped the plastic headband in hot water and then did the stack of book things for an hour or two and then wore them for a bit and apparently that really helped strectch them out. I know that's just a simple plastic loop etc, but still should do something if it is plastic.

So if they're plastic, which as I said, not sure don't own them and going by the pics they look plastic to me but you mention metal.

Also disclaimer, don't dip the drivers in the water, may alter the strength of the plastic etc. etc.
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post #5 of 14
1/16/07 at 3:13am
or u can buy thoose fake heads that are originally used for wigs!!!
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post #6 of 14
1/16/07 at 7:15am
I think they will wear in just given time!
I had HD580 for nearly 8 years and when I got my HD650 at Christmas they seemed very tight compared to old. Already after a few weeks they have softened up!
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post #7 of 14
1/16/07 at 2:11pm
my dad loosened mine up when he was "borrowing" them. Not sure what he did but they are now a perfect fit. They hd650's should be very tough as the housing is titanium.
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post #8 of 14
1/16/07 at 2:48pm
Straddle the 650 over a stack of books and leave it on overnight, it should loosen up in the morning. If you're worried about the earpads flattening then you should take out the earpads (just tug at them, they'll come out) before you start the loosening process.

Whatever you do, don't bend them with your hands, they're not designed to handle that kind of loading, I've heard reports of broken headbands from people who attempted the hand method.

Good luck, enjoy your phone.
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post #9 of 14
1/16/07 at 11:33pm
Just stretch it over a box or a couple of books for a night or two. They will fit fine after that.
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post #10 of 14
2/21/08 at 5:01pm
Bend away all you want.

Watch this video (give it a second for the ad to play, before the vid starts)

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post #11 of 14
2/21/08 at 7:21pm
Kind of reminds me of this thread - http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/sen...inutes-298579/
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post #12 of 14
2/22/08 at 1:22pm
what about the book trick and use a hairdryer to soften the band up? a damp wash cloth would eliminate the direct heat (potential blistering)
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post #13 of 14
2/23/08 at 6:10pm
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Originally Posted by chadbang View Post
Bend away all you want.

Watch this video (give it a second for the ad to play, before the vid starts)

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HA! This video is a hoot. It should be considered mandatory viewing for all HD650 owners.

BTW, the soundstage on these phones opens up a bit with a looser fit.
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post #14 of 14
2/23/08 at 6:29pm
I noticed the same thing. Don't worry.. after a while your skull will reshape itself and you will have permanent oval donut shaped trenches in the sides of your head.

My wife kinda likes it.
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