Lol this is going to sound like a really, really stupid question.  How are you supposed to position the new Focuspads?  Never had angled ear pads before.

Do you know how that headband rests on the HE-400?  Is it strapped on or is there like a tape?

Looks neat but I'm terrible at DIY stuff and I have OCD about the way things look haha.  Maybe one day.

I actually decided to go with this replacement headband (not by Beyerdynamic) as I've heard it fits really well on the HE-400.  I will report back when I've tested it out.   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00862522A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Does anyone know specifically which Beyerdyanmic headband works best with the HE-400? Are there any cosmetic issues like the headband not fully fitting or anything I should be aware of?   http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/shop/hah/spare-parts/kopfpolster.html

I'm thinking about swapping my Hifiman HE-400's out for some AKG K712's but I'm not entirely sure what I'm getting.  I know the sub-bass is better on the HE-400's but I'm looking for something with more detail.  Still some bass but more detail (especially for long hours of playing competitive...

  Yeah I've actually done this before and I remember the problem going away. Did it again just last night and there was no more static when moving the volume knob. Weird....but oh well at least I know how to fix it.

Ok just got my velours on.  Yeah they definitely sound different now.  More awake?  I'd say more similar to the DT 990's.  I didn't need a credit card but it did take a good 10 minutes to figure how how to correctly bend the plastic to get the last two tabs in.

Is there a guide for removing / putting on new pads on the HE-400? My velour pads are coming today and I'm kinda scared to take off the stock pads.

Just a little static but not every time.

Is it normal for headphones to give off distortion when lowering / increasing my amp volume?  Other than that though there is no distortion.  Been curious about this for a while.

  Bam! I got it with one left it stock. Thanks!

I'm looking at the standalone JDS Labs ODAC and I think that would be a good fit since I already have the O2 amp.  Anyone also have this setup?

Does anyone have any suggestions for a cheap-ish DAC (around $100) that would benefit my setup?

I think the sound quality took a very small hit and the volume isn't as loud, but other than that I don't think there's a huge difference. I may just keep this setup unless I want to add a better DAC. I'm not sure if that would benefit me for gaming though.

  Yes I had my on-board audio turned off until yesterday when I upgraded to Windows 8.1. There is currently no driver support for the Titanium HD on Windows 8.1 and I'm just getting sick of having to deal with Creative in general. I will try the O2 to on-board tonight and see if I notice any...

  Will I notice much of a difference between the on-board sound and my Titanium HD? This will be with the O2 amp being plugged in directly to the headphone jack on my motherboard.

I actually use them mostly for gaming. I'm just sick of the sound card...I don't want to have to deal with the extra software anymore.

Hey guys,   After upgrading to Windows 8.1 and having my Creative drivers **** all over me, I've decided to just get rid of the sound card once and for all.  I have the 250ohm DT 990's and an O2 amp.  What kind of DAC would I need to buy to replace the Titanium HD sound card?  I just want to...

Quote: Does a higher gain mean lower quality sound?  Certain games are quiet and I have to turn the amplifier almost all the way up to get it loud enough.   I'm using the O2 and Titanium HD w/ DT990 250 ohm.  Would 70-80% volume be good with the high gain setting?

Quote: I'm using the 250 ohm version of the DT 990s.  Will the higher gain lower the quality of the sound?  I feel like it probably needs the extra increase in volume for certain games I play.  Unless it's okay to turn the amp up literally all the way on the low gain setting.

Should my Windows volume be at 100%? Seems like the gain button pressed in is making volume a whole lot louder.

Quote: Hehe.  Yeah I think I'll be content.  I really just wanted to make my volume louder but the additional benefits are just a plus.

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and bought the O2. I'll update this once I've tested everything out.

Will I have to recharge the batteries if I have the amp plugged in to a power adapter? Also do you recommend I buy the AC adapter that is offered on the JDS Labs website?