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Originally Posted by MattTCG 

^^ Are you planning to get a torch? 

If I find a cheap one!

For soldering ofcourse, that's not that weird is it? :p

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Originally Posted by Marleybob217 

If I find a cheap one!

 

For soldering ofcourse, that's not that weird is it? :p

If you do, avoid the propane torches.  Spend about $15.00 more and go for the MAPP gas variety.  A 5,300 (F) degree flame temperature.  Soldering copper pipes is a dream with MAPP as the joints are quick to "sweat" with the higher temp. gas.  I've done plenty of bathroom renovations and even all the plumbing in my own basement.  Now, for the funny part, a few years ago, we were celebrating a birthday and didn't have matches. So, I brought out the torch to get the first candle lit, so we could use it to light the others.  I had to be careful and just get about 1" from the wick and she was all fired up. 

Could anyone with a new set of HE-400's tell me if they ship with velour pads? I thought I heard somewhere that the HE-400's ship with both pads now.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by stereolab 

Could anyone with a new set of HE-400's tell me if they ship with velour pads? I thought I heard somewhere that the HE-400's ship with both pads now.

 

Thanks!

I think it depends on where you buy them. Headamp.com includes both. I just ordered a few days ago. The pleathers are installed, but you can swap them for the included velours.

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Originally Posted by Phalangees 

I think it depends on where you buy them. Headamp.com includes both. I just ordered a few days ago. The pleathers are installed, but you can swap them for the included velours.

Yup, I can confirm this as I purchased mine from headamp.com a few weeks ago.  Best place to buy them from IMO...quick shipping and excellent service from Justin - he is a good guy to work with!

If you buy from Justin at headamp he ships with a free pair of velours.

edit: man am I delayed.

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Originally Posted by wje 

 

If you do, avoid the propane torches.  Spend about $15.00 more and go for the MAPP gas variety.  A 5,300 (F) degree flame temperature.  Soldering copper pipes is a dream with MAPP as the joints are quick to "sweat" with the higher temp. gas.  I've done plenty of bathroom renovations and even all the plumbing in my own basement.  Now, for the funny part, a few years ago, we were celebrating a birthday and didn't have matches. So, I brought out the torch to get the first candle lit, so we could use it to light the others.  I had to be careful and just get about 1" from the wick and she was all fired up. 

So you're saying I should get a torch, because it can help me during those social gatherings? ;p

Anyway thanks for the advice, and see Matt, I'm not that weird!

Originally Posted by stereolab 

Could anyone with a new set of HE-400's tell me if they ship with velour pads? I thought I heard somewhere that the HE-400's ship with both pads now.

 

Thanks!

Ordered mine from HeadRoom about three weeks ago.. it ships with only the pleathers.. I added the velours at the time of order ($10).

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Originally Posted by Marleybob217 

So you're saying I should get a torch, because it can help me during those social gatherings? ;p

 

Anyway thanks for the advice, and see Matt, I'm not that weird!

Ah, are you calling me weird?  Didn't you ever see the show "McGyver?"  He was quite a resourceful, and createive guy. 

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Originally Posted by wje 

 

Ah, are you calling me weird?  Didn't you ever see the show "McGyver?"  He was quite a resourceful, and createive guy. 

Haha no not at all! I was just saying it is quite normal for blokes to have torches! :p

Yes I've seen McGyver, the man I strive to be :D

Good stuff Matt, that should cut down on the repetitive posts (or at least in theory it should).

is it true that these headphones do not fair well with female vocals? i listen to trip hop/hip hop, jazz, electronic, and alot of laid back/chill music, how would 

Quiet - Rachael Yamagata sound for example?

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Originally Posted by MattTCG 

I have added a small FAQ section to the original post to help those who are curious about buying the he400 or already have a pair but have questions. Please note that this is a work in progress. 

If it's not too much to ask, is it possible to include my earpad mod in the mod section of OP? It is a much more drastic improvement to the sound than the grill mod, and offers a very good modification opportunity for those who dislike the velour pads for various reasons (e.g. too much clamp, the fabric material, the tonal balance, the cost etc).