[bluemonkeyflyer]

Not sure about tuning, but the pads just slip out of a groove in the headphones and then you can remove them. Search YouTube, I saw a few videos showing how it's done, it's pretty straightforward.

Thanks for the help.

 

[dfrez]

Thanks for the help.

You're welcome!
 
 
Just wanted to let everyone know that I am still continuing to enjoy these headphones. I do have an issue with slight ear discomfort after long study sessions (4-5hrs) with these bad boys on. However, I have noticed that the ear discomfort has gone down a bit after wearing these for the past week or so.

 

[chadbang]

  I absolutely love the Momentums. Although I do have some doubts about them. For example, the sliding adjustment mechanism; I'm just a bit worried that the friction in these will weir out. 
 
 
 

 
I'm a little nervous about this too. But my guess is it will be the person 15 years from now who buys them will have to worry about that fix.

 

[chadbang]

  I cannot find a modification thread using the search function.
 
 I just got Momentums for $79 from an Amazon sale. The build is very good. Their comfort is good but the bass sounds sluggish and sloppy that causes bass bloat, IMO.  I want to clean it up; make it tighter and unveil the mids.
 
Does anyone have tuning suggestions?
 
How are the pads removed?
 
Thanks,
 
BMF

 
 
I'm waiting for the first brave soul who takes a tiny drill bit to the cups. It ain't going to be me.

 

[dfrez]

   
I'm a little nervous about this too. But my guess is it will be the person 15 years from now who buys them will have to worry about that fix.

I would imagine that it wouldn't be that difficult to fix. If I had to guess, the two halves that clamp onto the headband are tightened to a certain amount using threads of some type. So, all it would require is to tighten it back up and use some loctite on the threads so they don't back out.

 

[planeboy]

Is the sale over?

 

[bluemonkeyflyer]

 
I would imagine that it wouldn't be that difficult to fix. If I had to guess, the two halves that clamp onto the headband are tightened to a certain amount using threads of some type. So, all it would require is to tighten it back up and use some loctite on the threads so they don't back out.

I don't know what kind of plastic is used for the cups and baffles. IF it's ABS, Do NOT use Loctite because it melts ABS. I learned this the hard way modifying Fostex T50RP.  Also, don't use "bake to dry" plasticine because it melts ABS, too.

 

[bluemonkeyflyer]

   
 
I'm waiting for the first brave soul who takes a tiny drill bit to the cups. It ain't going to be me.

I have a lot of experience modifying orthodynamic headphones but only a little modifying dyamic headphones.
 
What do you think drilling tiny holes in the cups would do?  Doing this with orthos will result in more bass; possibly Boomy Bass Bloat that veils the mids and hides the treble frequencies. 

 

[dfrez]

  I don't know what kind of plastic is used for the cups and baffles. IF it's ABS, Do NOT use Loctite because it melts ABS. I learned this the hard way modifying Fostex T50RP.  Also, don't use "bake to dry" plasticine because it melts ABS, too.

I always learn the most when I do it "the hard way".

But seriously though, thanks for the heads up. I had no idea that loctite would do that to plastic, is it ABS plastic specifically? I've only ever used loctite for car repairs or where the threads/bolts/etc are metal.

 

[bluemonkeyflyer]

 
I always learn the most when I do it "the hard way".

But seriously though, thanks for the heads up. I had no idea that loctite would do that to plastic, is it ABS plastic specifically? I've only ever used loctite for car repairs or where the threads/bolts/etc are metal.

I have used Loctite only on Fostex T50RP, which Is ABS, with disaterous results.  Does Not play nice together.

 

[jimmers]

  I have used Loctite only on Fostex T50RP, which Is ABS, with disaterous results.  Does Not play nice together.

see
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/warning-loctite-eats-plastic
for more ...
From the manufacturer:
Thank you for your interest in Henkel products. What you have been told about 242 and other anaerobic (normal) threadlockers is true. They are incompatible with many plastics, including ABS. A better removable threadlocking option is Loctite 425, which is also blue and low-strength, but is cyanoacrylate (super glue) based. So even if you happen to get a little on the ABS, it should surface cure, minimizing the chance for stress cracking. Please contact our Technical Information department at (800) 562-8483 if you'd like to discuss in greater detail.

 

[neuheadfi]

I got an offer from fry SENNHEISER Momentum On-Ear Headphones w/ Mic $78.00 with promo code

 

[jimmers]

   I just got Momentums for $79 from an Amazon sale.

Wow! they are usually around $270 from Amazon

(even the On-Ears are usually close to $150)

 

[Puma Cat]

Just ordered a pair of black Momentums from Amazon. They are being shipped to and will arrive tomorrow at my sister's place for Thanksgiving. Really looking forward to hearing and using them. I'm not a big can type of guy, but I do enjoy using headphones when working from a comptuer, etc. I presently have a pair of Grado SR225i's and Shure SE535 IEMs. Be interesting to compare them. But, I've always been very fond of Sennheisers, so I think I will probably like these. Will use them with my Audioquest Dragonfly Rev 2 DAC/headphone amp until I decide which Schiit headphone amp I want to buy (I'm leaning towards Vali, actually). 

 

[moguai]

hello
 
wanted to share my opinion about the momentum over ear that i`ve got a few days ago. its my first post here, so be gentle please
loved them, the build quality, the sound, the bass, everything - they are my kind of headphones even though i can`t say i`m a big expert in this area: my only comparison is with sony mdr1r, sh hd 429/439, ath m50, ws77, CAL and some in ear ones...that sums it up. but from all of these, momentum were the best in terms of sound, for me. used them with fiio e07k.
 
but, i had to return them, because, they are killing me, i can`t wear them more than 30min or best - 1 hour.
i wear glasses, nerd type (big bulky plastic ones) and the headphones add a lot of pressure on my head and especially the upper ear part, it hurts a lot. it destroyed all the pleasure i got from the music.
in terms of comfort, i`ve found the mdr`s best ever, even if they are not that lightweight, you don`t feel them on your head, ears. perfect in this area. but the sound, in my opinion is inferior to the momentum.
 
the problem is now,  i want to replace them (the momentum) with something else, and the shop from where i`ve got them, doesn`t have "all the headphones from amazon" for example. in the end though, i will get my money back and buy from somewhere else.
i want something similar in overall sound, and nothing less in the bass area (even better if i can) and with similar price. and of course, comfort is the most important thing now.
 
i`m realistic? i will have a look on the recommendation area of the forum, and also see what advices i get from the shops consultants when i`ll return them.
 
thanks.