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= Hifiman HE500 & HE400 Jergpad Mod v2.5 =
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Thujone
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If you aren't using the vent, you might as well do all 4 sections with double sided tape.
Mani ATH 87
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I'll try and pick up some double sided tape after work today and see what kind of results I get!
What have your results been like beaver?
I'll try and pick up some double sided tape after work today and see what kind of results I get!
What have your results been like beaver?
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I originally did all of the mods, including the back vent mod, but I honestly couldn't hear a difference with or without the back vent so I removed it completely. I then taped down all sides as part of the sub bass mod.
I couldn't really tell your if there's a difference taping all sides of the mounting ring vs just the 3 along with the back vent mod since I didn't listen long enough with the back vent installed, but it definitely like the even look of having the whole pad sealed down.
I originally did all of the mods, including the back vent mod, but I honestly couldn't hear a difference with or without the back vent so I removed it completely. I then taped down all sides as part of the sub bass mod.
I couldn't really tell your if there's a difference taping all sides of the mounting ring vs just the 3 along with the back vent mod since I didn't listen long enough with the back vent installed, but it definitely like the even look of having the whole pad sealed down.
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I currently just have the 'sub-bass' mod stickers applied all the way around as well (out of the two bass mods), but the vents do give the pads a bit of an angle (and provide more ear room inside) so those are probably the biggest benefits. However, I have yet to try the vents in front, which seems to have interesting positive results.
I currently just have the 'sub-bass' mod stickers applied all the way around as well (out of the two bass mods), but the vents do give the pads a bit of an angle (and provide more ear room inside) so those are probably the biggest benefits. However, I have yet to try the vents in front, which seems to have interesting positive results.
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TBH the double-sided tape helps HE500 quite a bit more than HE400, since the HE500 drivers have a much better innate low-end extension (18 Hz or so, as opposed to around 26 Hz of HE400) that the mod could bring out.
TBH the double-sided tape helps HE500 quite a bit more than HE400, since the HE500 drivers have a much better innate low-end extension (18 Hz or so, as opposed to around 26 Hz of HE400) that the mod could bring out.
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i did it and i liked it...but am curious how other people experience it..BUT...give it a fair shot...try it on high definition tracks of clasical orchestra's or live concerts with live musicians in which the soundstage and placement of instruments is of the utmost importance and hardest to play through any headphone..
so pls..post what ur experience is.
i did it and i liked it...but am curious how other people experience it..BUT...give it a fair shot...try it on high definition tracks of clasical orchestra's or live concerts with live musicians in which the soundstage and placement of instruments is of the utmost importance and hardest to play through any headphone..
so pls..post what ur experience is.
Mani ATH 87
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Hmmm, I was just about to go out and grab some double sided tape. But this is making me rethink whether or not I should be bothered to get dressed and go waste a few bucks, lol.
Hmmm, I was just about to go out and grab some double sided tape. But this is making me rethink whether or not I should be bothered to get dressed and go waste a few bucks, lol.
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Never know until you try it for yourself. It's really not a big commitment to do that mod.
Never know until you try it for yourself. It's really not a big commitment to do that mod.
Mani ATH 87
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Well, judging by the fact you said the difference was minor for the HE-400 (minor in audio enthusiast terms is extra minor in normal people terms
), and coupled with the fact I'd have to get dressed, get in my car, drive down to a craft store and spend some cash...I'd call it a large commitment!
Well, judging by the fact you said the difference was minor for the HE-400 (minor in audio enthusiast terms is extra minor in normal people terms
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It is indeed very rare to have non-electronic music go under 30 Hz anyway.
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PAD-CUP ADHESION ‘SUB-BASS’ MOD......was just looking at this....using the velours (love the top end of these) applied double side tape all around so essentially they seal to the phones......kept the top and now gives me great bass...have just been listening to Nevermind from Killer Bees (Airto Moreira, Stanley Clarke, Herbie Hancock) and Misty (Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio on three blind mice)..........beyond happy!!!!
Cheers!
Gus
Cheers!
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Good to hear that it helps with the velours as well! My pair of velours (well, the mounting rings anyway) were quite loose before I sacrificed them to the jergpad gods...I may have to pick up another pair of velours and try this sometime
Good to hear that it helps with the velours as well! My pair of velours (well, the mounting rings anyway) were quite loose before I sacrificed them to the jergpad gods...I may have to pick up another pair of velours and try this sometime
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Just received my pads,
starting out this mod...
have a question
How many holes are they supposed to be and what is the best size ... diameter of hole..
are they supposed to be the same thro out..?
rgds
starting out this mod...
have a question
How many holes are they supposed to be and what is the best size ... diameter of hole..
are they supposed to be the same thro out..?
rgds
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Just do it exactly like the photo on the first page. One row of large holes sandwiched by two rows of small holes.
Just do it exactly like the photo on the first page. One row of large holes sandwiched by two rows of small holes.
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