Friends, I love my HD1 headphones and use them more than any other. However, the band is very poorly designed and makes for a decent but not perfect fit. If you think you can just "pop or twist off" the ear cups please read on as there are 2 small screws, with lots of thread lock, holding the...

This is an old thread but still good info; thanks! I e-mailed the seller to see if they offer a 3.5mm right angle plug option.

Friends,   I just received a set of Sennheiser Momentum on-ear headphones.  Is it possible to move the headphone speakers/ear cups up to the second slot on the adjustment band?  It looks like they can just pop off but I don't want to break anything and the net doesn't reveal much about...

I have been a member here for a while but have not posted much.  However, I must say that the GM headphones are simply top notch.  I appreciate this thread in helping me discover the GM brand and specifically the 8.35D.     I've been a DJ, an audiophile (after all, we use music to listen to...

  I'm interested in hearing responses to this as well.

Friends,   I'd like to replace my ATH-ANC7b with a lightweight highly accurate  alternative.... any suggestions?   Thanks!   Jp

Nice job!

I did just that; I ordered a pair of the GMP 8.35 D Monitor (mobile) headphones with a right angle plug.  The conversion came out to about $219.00 shipped.  Now, the wait begins!

Quote:   I'd avoid replacing the factory wires if possible.  Having to add new wire turned this job from less than an hour into half a day (I only recently learned to solder effectively.).    I did not notice a sonic difference between the factory wire and the heavier wire that I used to...

Almost forgot, I did not want to cut the driver housing, so I cut the plug instead to make everything fit:     Further, if you plan on using thread locker, be sure you're done soldering.  I had a tough time resoldering the plug because I could not remove it without breaking something due to...

OK, did the MOD successfully!         Sadly, I had the whole project done and finished but went back to add thread locker and then lost a connection on the reassembly – whoa, what a pain!     Some lessons learned:       - Practice on cheap wire - Tin the wires - Tape or secure...

By the way, any suggestion on temperature?  My new toys... ahem, equipment... should be here in the next couple of hours. :)

Thanks!  I appreciate the help in making a good choice.  I've put off buying a soldering station for years so I'm pretty excited for it to get here.

Here is an amp I used for several years.  No frills but It does precisely what it's supposed to, providing neutral amplified sound.   http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HeadAmp4

Can tomorrow get here faster? ;)  I've been reading this thread for a couple of days and can't wait to change out my 9'+ cord!

  You know, you're right.  I just checked the conversion and it's cheaper than Amazon Prime AND it's the mobile version - nice!

Thanks!  I've found several offerings, but none for the mobile (short cord) version.  I'm checking again now.

This is an interesting question; subscribed.  Of note, I can speak about what I know:    ATH-ANC7b provides moderate/bearable noise reduction   By far, the best performing earplugs I've found are these (even good to sleep with): Hearos Xtreme Protection, 33NRR   Take the two together...

I have the old ATH-M50s and I did not do a burn in but then again I listen quite a bit.  I have not noticed a substantial accuracy shift / sound change over time.   However, I'd also be curious to know what is considered an appropriate or recommended burn in time.

Howdy,   I've been an audioholic for quite some time, but am new to this site.  I came here at the advice of some folks on audioholics.com as I'm doing research on a new set of full size headphones.    I'm just about settled on making some modifications to what I have (shorter cord for my...

Pardon if you're tried this already - have you thought about trying some with an amp?  I don't like the hassle of an amp since I mostly listen with my laptop.  However, I had a cheap little ART headphone amp (ART HeadAmp 4 to be specific) a while back that made a great deal of difference in the...

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I know what you mean about the wallet!  I have used a handful of full size and in-ear head phones over the years (some I still have):   Bose Tri Ports (broken and tossed long ago) Sennheiser HD280Pro (2007 or so; given away to an audiophile buddy after upgrading to ATH-M50) Sony ear buds for...

Great thread; subscribed!