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post #7291 of 11010
2/12/13 at 1:53pm
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Originally Posted by bareyb View Post

This for me too. Doesn't anyone sell a pre made aftermarket cable that doesn't have to be custom made? Are the connectors that Hi-Fi Man uses that odd? confused.gif

I got the CablePro Earcandy, it was recommended from an user in this forum.

 

http://www.thecablepro.com/cablepro-earcandy-hifiman-he300-upgrade-replacement-cable.html

 

I couldn't be happier with it.

I ordered a 6ft custom lenght and it's perfect

 

the cable is not as colorful and fancy as other more expensive ones, but it is more flexible than the stock one.


Edited by Kiont - 2/12/13 at 2:01pm
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post #7292 of 11010
2/12/13 at 1:54pm
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Originally Posted by floeezy View Post

 

I've looked at a couple of posts regarding the replacement headband you can get for the HE-400, and I was wondering if there is a difference between these two headbands in terms of quality and comfort:

 

http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/shop/kopfpolster.html

Replacement headband

http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Leatherette-Universal-Sennheiser-Beyerdynamic/dp/B00862522A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358166204&sr=8-1&keywords=beyerdynamic+headband+replacement

 

I'd think the size would be the determining factor. Do they give the size? I've heard the Beyers don't quite fit and are a bit small...

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post #7293 of 11010
2/12/13 at 1:56pm
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Originally Posted by Kiont View Post

I got the CablePro Earcandy, it was recommended from an user in this forum.

 

http://www.thecablepro.com/cablepro-earcandy-hifiman-he300-upgrade-replacement-cable.html

 

I couldn't be happier with it.

I ordered a 6ft custom lenght and it's perfect

 

the cable is not as colorful and fancy as other more expensive ones, but it its more flexible than the stock one.

I don't care about fancy. I just can't see me dragging a ten foot cable around with me. I'm not crazy about how stiff and "bendy" the stock ones look either. Seems like a PITA.  These phones are going to be moving from the workshop to the bedroom to the living room... 

 

Update: Awesome link Kiont. That's about the best price I've seen. They are very nice looking to boot!  Much appreciated! beerchug.gif

 


Edited by bareyb - 2/12/13 at 2:06pm
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post #7294 of 11010
2/12/13 at 2:06pm
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I don't care about fancy. I just can't see me dragging a ten foot cable around with me. I'm not crazy about how stiff and "bendy" the stock ones look either. Seems like a PITA.  These phones are going to be moving from the workshop to the bedroom to the living room... 

 

Update: Awesome link Kiont. That's about the best price I've seen. Much appreciated! beerchug.gif

no problem

 

I asked them to replace the yellow band with a black one and it looks great

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post #7295 of 11010
2/12/13 at 2:16pm
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I'd think the size would be the determining factor. Do they give the size? I've heard the Beyers don't quite fit and are a bit small...

 

Unfortunately they don't give the size and searching didn't give any results, but maybe someone has had experience with the official Beyer replacement headband and the HE-400?

Before I take the plunge on the amazon ones, are there any leather replacement headbands out there? (I know J$ doesn't exist anymore... as far as I know.)

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post #7296 of 11010
2/12/13 at 2:42pm
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no problem

 

I asked them to replace the yellow band with a black one and it looks great

I'd say these are probably the best bang for the buck. I'll be getting my HE400s tomorrow and if I decide to keep them (probably) then that is going to be my first mod. I'll probably spring for the velour earpads as well. Thanks for the rec. The cable thing was bothering me... smile.gif

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post #7297 of 11010
2/12/13 at 2:53pm
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Originally Posted by bareyb View Post

I don't care about fancy. I just can't see me dragging a ten foot cable around with me. I'm not crazy about how stiff and "bendy" the stock ones look either. Seems like a PITA.  These phones are going to be moving from the workshop to the bedroom to the living room... 

Update: Awesome link Kiont. That's about the best price I've seen. They are very nice looking to boot!  Much appreciated! beerchug.gif



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Originally Posted by bareyb View Post

I'd say these are probably the best bang for the buck. I'll be getting my HE400s tomorrow and if I decide to keep them (probably) then that is going to be my first mod. I'll probably spring for the velour earpads as well. Thanks for the rec. The cable thing was bothering me... smile.gif

I got a custom cable made by a member on here and he did a good job. You could msg him and see if he gives you a good deal.

Edit: here are some pics. http://www.head-fi.org/t/604583/hifiman-he-400-impressions-and-discussion-thread/6645#post_9112574
Edited by merkil - 2/12/13 at 2:57pm
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post #7298 of 11010
2/12/13 at 4:04pm

Where can I get some J$ Beyer pads? I find the velours too stiff for my liking

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post #7299 of 11010
2/12/13 at 4:41pm
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I got a custom cable made by a member on here and he did a good job. You could msg him and see if he gives you a good deal.

Edit: here are some pics. http://www.head-fi.org/t/604583/hifiman-he-400-impressions-and-discussion-thread/6645#post_9112574

Say... Those look pretty nice too. I'll shoot "teds headfood" a PM. Do you mind saying how much you paid for them? 


Edited by bareyb - 2/12/13 at 5:03pm
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post #7300 of 11010
2/12/13 at 4:46pm
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Where can I get some J$ Beyer pads? I find the velours too stiff for my liking

 

PM wje...

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post #7301 of 11010
2/12/13 at 4:47pm
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Where can I get some J$ Beyer pads? I find the velours too stiff for my liking

Soak the velours in hot water for a good 5 mins, and squeeze dry. Let air dry. Afterwards they will become significantly softer.

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post #7302 of 11010
2/12/13 at 4:58pm

I see after stepping away from Head-fi for a bit we're still on Pad-fi (which I am more than alright with).

 

What's new? Those velour/pleather combos beaver made look nice! 

 

Is anyone still using no mesh? 

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post #7303 of 11010
2/12/13 at 5:26pm
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I see after stepping away from Head-fi for a bit we're still on Pad-fi (which I am more than alright with).

 

What's new? Those velour/pleather combos beaver made look nice! 

 

Is anyone still using no mesh? 

I got something new for ya! Give some love to my 'marleypad' thread, it's lacking it :(

http://www.head-fi.org/t/650518/hifiman-velour-earpads-leather-modification-the-marleypads

 

It's a pad modification for the velours, by coating it in leather it becomes a velour/jergpad hybrid.

 

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post #7304 of 11010
2/12/13 at 5:59pm
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Soak the velours in hot water for a good 5 mins, and squeeze dry. Let air dry. Afterwards they will become significantly softer.

 

Has anybody else tried this?

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post #7305 of 11010
2/12/13 at 6:00pm
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Has anybody else tried this?


It makes them a bit softer yes. But it's enough for me :)

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