Anyone buy a yen-audio HD650 leather headband wrap?

Hey everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone here bought one of these for their HD650's?

Sennheiser Headband Upgrade Wrap for HD650 HD600 HD580 - eBay (item 260554251160 end time Mar-18-10 04:05:12 PDT)

The reason I ask is because I'm curious if it actually works or not in regards to the paint chipping. If not then it simply isn't worth the money but if it does then it seems like it might be a worthwhile investment to consider.

Thanks in advance,

-Cedric

Nice, getting it for $15 sounds a ton better than $40. Still there is a question about the headband chipping though.

Has anyone had one of these and not had the chipping happen on the plastic? I know it's a natural thing with the HD650's but I'm really curious if this leather headband will stop it.

Hmm, as quoted by the ebay listing:


"This high quality padded leather wrap dramatically improves listening comfort by replacing the stock foam insert with high quality soft leather and also prevents the paint-chipping problem (see picture below) that is common on these headphones. Installation is a breeze, simply remove one of the two "Ireland" plastic tabs at the ends of the headband and slide out the stock foam insert, then wrap this leather upgrade around the headband and it's done!"


So it looks like that plastic part still remains on the headphone otherwise there there wouldn't be anything to hold the headphone together. You do however take out the original foam padding. I'm just curious how the heck putting that leather headband on would reduce the chipping. You would still flex the plastic part if you put it on your head regardless of if it's there or not.