[Davidzak64]

But why is the Luxman better than the Dark voice ?

For me it was simple... No contest at all between the alpha Sansui and the microzotl... No synergy ...

Save for more silent and then a better perception of details with the zotl... But all the rest : bass, mids, highs, soundstage holographic 3-D , nothing even compare...

Even the perception of details seems better but was not , it is caused by a blacker

I would say it comes down to bass quality and timbre that sets them apart and the fact that they scale to infinity with the Luxman. The Darkvoice is my choice of amplifier for several other HPs that I own, Like the Elex, HD650, Sextett and Q701. Great synergy....1
It has definitely brought them up a teir on my rotation and gives me different options for all genres of music.
It all comes down to synergy in the end.

 

[richard51]

I would say it comes down to bass quality and timbre that sets them apart and the fact that they scale to infinity with the Luxman.

You reacted the same way and for the same reason as i did with the Sansui alpha... This means something about the way to drive the K340...

 

[Haidar]

The AKG K340 feels too loose on my head. Is there another kind of headband that I could install that would have more clamping force?
I found some headbands at

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/11...rchText=headband&origin=n&SortType=price_desc

but I'm not sure which if any of those would fit the K340.

 

[Mellowship]

The AKG K340 feels too loose on my head. Is there another kind of headband that I could install that would have more clamping force?
I found some headbands at

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/11...rchText=headband&origin=n&SortType=price_desc

but I'm not sure which if any of those would fit the K340.

The headband of the K340 is an integral part of its structure, allowing the cups to swivel. I cannot see how any third party complete headband would be able to fit the existing mounting points. Some headphones such sume models from Audeze, Hifiman, etc, use a mostly universal headband with swivelling semi-circles that can be fitted in the lateral cup mountings, but that is not the case of the AKG headphones.

Also, the headband round rods are made of a metal which is not prone to plasticity, and I fear applying pressure to it would break it. I believe its PVC-covered aluminium. Better leave that headband alone! And even if it would be possible to tighten it, I fear the minumum alteration would cause the cups to tilt too much on the lower part, thus applying too much pressure below the ears or on the jaw articulation.

You could try to modify or change the headband strap, like I did to mine, but I don't know if it would help increase the clamping force.

Also, maybe some thicker pads would help.

 

[Haidar]

The headband of the K340 is an integral part of its structure, allowing the cups to swivel. I cannot see how any third party complete headband would be able to fit the existing mounting points. Some headphones such sume models from Audeze, Hifiman, etc, use a mostly universal headband with swivelling semi-circles that can be fitted in the lateral cup mountings, but that is not the case of the AKG headphones.

Also, the headband round rods are made of a metal which is not prone to plasticity, and I fear applying pressure to it would break it. I believe its PVC-covered aluminium. Better leave that headband alone! And even if it would be possible to tighten it, I fear the minumum alteration would cause the cups to tilt too much on the lower part, thus applying too much pressure below the ears or on the jaw articulation.

You could try to modify or change the headband strap, like I did to mine, but I don't know if it would help increase the clamping force.

Also, maybe some thicker pads would help.

Thanks for the advice, I do appreciate it, but I'm still determined to replace the headband.
If only I can find a headband that can be modified to fit the cups

 

[Majoox]

The AKG K340 feels too loose on my head.

You don't have to go that far. Unscrew the side parts on both sides (fastened with a screw, then pull down), loosen the plastic parts that hold the plastic headband with a screw (there are three parts) and go to the local supermarket and buy suitable hair elastics (not too thick) in the women's section. If the clamping force is not sufficient, make a knot in it. This can increase the clamping force strong.

 

[Mellowship]

You don't have to go that far. Unscrew the side parts on both sides (fastened with a screw, then pull down), loosen the plastic parts that hold the plastic headband with a screw (there are three parts) and go to the local supermarket and buy suitable hair elastics (not too thick) in the women's section. If the clamping force is not sufficient, make a knot in it. This can increase the clamping force strong.

Indeed, if the elastics are in good shape, the clamping gets more stable