After some years of happy use of the Sennheiser PC350 with bass mod ( https://www.head-fi.org/threads/modding-the-sennheiser-pc350-headset.406187/ ) I now have a Steelseries Arctic 7 headset. I think it needs a bass tweak. Any tips before I rip them apart are most welcome. Regards BaDboD

I am guessing that over-driving cheap amplifiers leads to the usual square wave output that causes arcing across all higher resistance paths.   The volume control burnout I experienced early on, I assume this would persist with higher powered clean sources as it was the first point of failure...

Hi,  If you read back you will see that I mentioned this. Using good equipment with higher power outputs will toast your volume control. Drivers are high power, volume  control is not. They are for PC gaming expecting 10-20mw max input.   You may need to bypass the volume control. Fiddle with...

Hi Jaramill, in response to actual concerns. You will not lose positional audio by modding. What you might lose is being able to hear the footsteps at all because of the increased bass of other in game (environmental) noises. All audio cards comply with the 20mw output so amps can accept...

as far as amps go, there are many to buy, if you like the feeling of a soldering iron burning into your fingers due to a moments loss of agility (as I do) then http://www.head-fi.org/t/432749/the-opamp-thread I might suggest LME49740NA or LM4562NA (depending on how adventurous your are). Free...

Hi Jaramill, I am not sure how your are connecting the mic cable to your computer. I do not normally experience any noise/hum issues unless the ground is not connecting properly, Sometimes have to twist the mic plug around a bit to clear it up (i live in a warm and moist country). The only...

Hi Jaramill,    In answer to your actual questions.   Yes, you have to burn them in. Yes, if you want oomph in your bass you need to mod them   In reference to your other concerns.   positional audio (surround sound) is excellent and will not be affected. bass by modding may...

Hi Jaramill,   Remember that audio cards are likely to put out around 20Mw max. The Idea is not that you will have your head blown off, but, the quality and 'effieciency' (lower volume things in games being very audible) will impress.   I recommend an amp and bass mod if your going to use...

Nice one Hezer,   A picture saves a thousand words.   Regards

Hi Mkilbride,  I replied already in the modding thread. Basically it does not look broken to me, I did the same thing and mine are fine now, you need to take the cup apart again to get it back in place though.   Regards

Hi Mkilbride,   I have done that before, looks the same as mine and does not look broken. It is awkward to get the clip back in, you have to swivel the phones around a bit then it does just slot right back in there without any force, You do need to take the cover off again though,  that is...

Hi Mkilbride   I found a movie on how to remove the pads, but can't find any for this mod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNTvq2QlrVU   It is very straight forward though and you should have no problems matching with the pictures from this thread once you get them open. Maybe if I get...

Hi Prowler,   A slight warning about just jumpering the pins on the volume pot. If you turn the volume pot down to zero, you will be shorting your amplifier output to ground. Depending on your amp this may not be a good idea. Just such a short saw the end of my computer some years back, with...

Hi,   you will need some tools, a desoldering pump soldering iron small flat blade screwdriver   the case to the volume control is quite easy, insert a small flat blade above the volume control, between the top casing (whre the mic on off switch and volume level indicator are) and...

I can confirm the superb quality of the mic and overall design. Not sure what those complaints are, please post a link. I have always had comments when switching from my Cam mic to PC-350 mic of how much better it is.   There are some concerns from audiophiles that the audio may not be all...

Huge thread, missing an important facet.   While static magnetic fields have little interaction with the human brain. Moving magnetic fields do.   Perception is an important part of subjectivity.    Ortho's place a fairly large magnetic moment close to the brain, then move it. This...

Hi Mike,   I am wary of this line           does that mean they sound better than other types of headphones? or just this type?   I would be interested to know this also.   Regards David

Hi TK277,  Before rushing on and changing good headphones, Sennheiser are notorious for long burn in. They get better with time. I don't know how your running them, but they also like a bit more juice than the players alone can normally manage, and burn in quicker with higher volumes.   I...

Hi Crossfire,  Do they use the same close back drivers? Does the bass mod apply to them? If you tried does it release the same body pounding bass as it does in the 350's?   Regards David

Hi Osadtchii,   I am a Sennheiser fan so obviously I think your on the right track. Currently using PC-350, with bass mod and very happy.   The mic is excellent, audio is too. Despite close back with pleather pads, very comfy even for long periods of time.    They do fail your...

Has anyone here had any experience sourcing replacement drivers for these cans? Or alternatives that would fit?   My reason for asking is 2 fold.   1: In case I destroy my drivers playing with my headphone amps.   2: Another member of the forum has managed to destroy one of his drivers...

Just wondering if anyone found out the max handling of these phones? I have not gone beyond 80mW yet. So damn loud but no distortion. I am sure they could take more. I don't want any more! I just want an absolute figure so I know where damage may occur. I am approaching 50, have no probs with me...

Mkilbride I used a hot 2mm star driver. Any 2mm wide object made hot enough to melt the plastic and rotated carefully to make a roughly 2mm diameter circular hole should do.   Some here put many holes in and are happy, I just put one and was very happy. So you can play. Just be careful to...

Pads for the pcx 450 fit, I have got some 3rd party pads already (agree, pads wear out a bit quick) The new pads are way more hard wearing and isolation is just as good; I think. Only problem is the seams started to go after a month, I had to get some glue and redo the seams.   Pads I got...

ok, news,    I have been trying to find out the mW  these things will handle. Cant get it anywhere. Every other Sennheiser headset on the planet has a maximum input mW you can look up on their site. Go figure.   Some playing, done. My lowly AC97 audio card (standard computer fare.15mW)...