I got the shure 840 first, too. But returned them, and I now have the HP100. I would say it kinda depends on how much you're prepared to modify, and if it’s even a problem for you. If I got the 840 I would definitely be modding the headband, and getting some velour pads for them. I don’t...

Well, It should be doable, but does it stay on? I mean It doesn't have the locking mech I guess? And I would actually prefere a coiled cable, but with a bit longer traight part, so the coiled part could lay on the table, only.

So I got my HP100 today. A few notes: Sound is great, read the review for more detal on this. It get's a bit hot in here, and it's winter:) But I will probably try out the Beyerdynamic velour pads i have lying around. And though the headband is far better than the shur 840, it's not amazing...

Just put down an order, very excited. Really getting tired of buying and returning headphones:)

Hi. I just decided to keep the shure 840 (see http://www.head-fi.org/t/702179/why-i-chose-shure-shr840-and-not-akg-271-beyer-770-990-250-ath-m50 ) , until I stumbled upon these HP100, and this review. So I just returned 840, as there were a few issues I wasn’t happy with. I’ll be ordering...

Thanks for the detailed pictures, of the process. I just got mine today, and will be modding soon I feel:)

Just got my 840s today, and within 20 min. I knew I was gonna mod them. Looks nice and comfy with the 650 head padding, might be the way to go.

  What you mean, when you say “It's an easy mod, somewhat dangerous but the weight reduction makes it worth it“ how come it's dangerous?