[Chris J]

Good to see this thread is still on topic.....:confused_face_2:

 

[ThurstonX]

     I'm worried that non-audiophiles will think I'm psychotic if they see me brushing my Q701s. I'll probably get a weird reaction from them. Next thing you know, I'll end up bathing them too. *Ponders* ....I wish the Q701 was waterproof!
 
Edit for on-topic impression: The Q701 fits weirdly on my head..I find that I have to move the earcups far forward, almost against the backs of my ears, to get a good seal. But the soundstage gets moved forward, resulting in less of a "wrap-around" image. Does this happen to you guys?

 
Oh, that activity is to be done in private, just like when you're watching your pr0n 

  Not that you do that sort of thing.  Not a bad idea to wash your pads.  I washed my homemade jergpads and they held up fine.  Still itchy though.
 
Yeah, I slide them forward a bit, but mostly to keep the dust screen from touching my ears.  I read a comment from Tyll of innerfidelity.com where he mentioned someone telling him that imaging can be improved by wearing them lower and more forward than a standard fit.  He tried it, said, Yeah, maybe, but... and returned to normal usage.  YMMV.
 
And I'm serious about the lint brush.  Picked one up at Giant (supermarket) on a whim.  Does a great job.  And it is red.

 

[Liu Junyuan]

This is the video to which I was referring about the bass port mod.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2DsUnutSzw

 

[CaveManta]

Originally Posted by ThurstonX /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Spoiler: Tyll's Opinion on Q701 Positioning

Oh, that activity is to be done in private, just like when you're watching your pr0n 

  Not that you do that sort of thing.  Not a bad idea to wash your pads.  I washed my homemade jergpads and they held up fine.  Still itchy though.
 
Yeah, I slide them forward a bit, but mostly to keep the dust screen from touching my ears.  I read a comment from Tyll of innerfidelity.com where he mentioned someone telling him that imaging can be improved by wearing them lower and more forward than a standard fit.  He tried it, said, Yeah, maybe, but... and returned to normal usage.  YMMV.
 
And I'm serious about the lint brush.  Picked one up at Giant (supermarket) on a whim.  Does a great job.  And it is red.

   You know, positioning them lower and more forward does lead to many advantages. Just think about the shape of your external acoustic meatus, AKA ears. You've gotta funnel the sound back at them. Also consider the AKG K1000, how it sits forward as well. Yeah...we're going into sound science territory here.
   All I'll say is: Forward = Easier seal, cleaner sound, better central image. Backward = Better surround image, more "immersion."
 
   I also have some weird impressions regarding headband positioning. I find that the Q701 has really good, all around clamping force if I either put the headband far forward, or far backward, right where my skull arches downward. My head is weird!

 

[TsukiNick]

   You know, positioning them lower and more forward does lead to many advantages. Just think about the shape of your external acoustic meatus, AKA ears. You've gotta funnel the sound back at them. Also consider the AKG K1000, how it sits forward as well. Yeah...we're going into sound science territory here.
   All I'll say is: Forward = Easier seal, cleaner sound, better central image. Backward = Better surround image, more "immersion."

   I also have some weird impressions regarding headband positioning. I find that the Q701 has really good, all around clamping force if I either put the headband far forward, or far backward, right where my skull arches downward. My head is weird!

I have the same thing I'll wear them normally then I'll slide them so the band is on the back of my head more when it starts to hurt.....who seriously thought though bumps were a good idea? Rest of headband design is nice though the auto adjust.

 

[Liu Junyuan]

I have the same thing I'll wear them normally then I'll slide them so the band is on the back of my head more when it starts to hurt.....who seriously thought though bumps were a good idea? Rest of headband design is nice though the auto adjust.

You need this. Very worth the $10.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261445245520?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=560328514526&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[ZALHERA]

Hey guys, I just bought a pair of Q701 from Massdrop on an impulse buying moment. These will be my first audiophile headphones and so I don't actually have any amps at hand and my budget took a massive hit from the unexpected Q701 purchase.
 
I do have the Astro MixAmp though that I use with my A40s. The Q701 will replace the A40s when they come for sure, but will the Astro MixAmp be enough to drive this or should I look at something to help it? I do want to keep the mixamp for its dolby surround processing, so should I just get something like the Fiio e6 just to boost the volume?

 

[jodgey4]

The E6 won't boost the volume much, if at all, it'll just lower the output impedance, which shouldn't matter much with the Q701's. I say, just try the MixAmp when they arrive, and then decide your next move.

 

[ThurstonX]

  You need this. Very worth the $10.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261445245520?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=560328514526&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 
+1, though I'm using it with the HE-500s.  Diggin' it.

 

[ZALHERA]

  The E6 won't boost the volume much, if at all, it'll just lower the output impedance, which shouldn't matter much with the Q701's. I say, just try the MixAmp when they arrive, and then decide your next move.

Ah, thank you. Heh, I guess I was just really excited about the purchase even though it will probably come in next month haha.

 

[Liu Junyuan]

Actually, I'm using it on the HE-500 as well. But it's great for Q701.

 

[TsukiNick]

 
You need this. Very worth the $10.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261445245520?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=560328514526&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Looks comfy but...I just don't like the look, or idea of putting knit on a headphone.  Got to be another way, but for the meantime it'll just get used to it.

 

[PleasantSounds]

 
Looks comfy but...I just don't like the look, or idea of putting knit on a headphone.  Got to be another way, but for the meantime it'll just get used to it.

 
Several solutions have been presented here before, but so far I like my own the best:
 

 
- very cheap: uses $2 window insulation tape
- totally reversible: just peel off the extra bumps
- very easy: all you need is a pair of scissors. Even a child could do it
 
I have been using it for over two years like that with no comfort issues at all.

 

[Liu Junyuan]

 
Looks comfy but...I just don't like the look, or idea of putting knit on a headphone.  Got to be another way, but for the meantime it'll just get used to it.

Did you look at the black? Looks great imo.

 

[Uncle AL]

Did you look at the black? Looks great imo.

Hmmm... Interesting, Liu Junyuan... comfy looking, to be sure.. and perfect for winter, but I'm wondering if these wool covers are washable? Also, I'm wondering how much they might attract hair or lint? I own a very affectionate Pit Bull, and my HD650s seem to attract his shed fur, even with vacuuming.. so not sure if matching black wool cover might have same problem? Your thoughts---?