BarDash
100+ Head-Fier
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Worth the "upgrade'?
Also, I tried out the air pressure valve idea that I posted the other day.
When i put on the new pads, I used some heat-shrink tubing to add two little channels for air to escape/enter to reduce the effect of the pressure change when putting the pads on / taking them off.
I used the smallest size of heat shrink that I had, about 2mm diameter. you CAN feel the air shooting out of them when you put the headphones on.
they're flexible, so they compress enough under clamp that the little valve is basically closed when the headphone is on the head, so i doubt this will have any effect on sound.
first pic is with the ear pads pulled back a bit, you can see the little channels right by the tops of the chrome connectors.
Second pic shows how they disappear.
Fullsize pics: http://imgur.com/a/cMVDi
I'm convinced on the CF Headband. How about the pads? Lately I'm finding I have to switch off after an hour or so to the HD800S because my ears are getting hot.
I like it. looks cool and has a quantifiable benefit, even if its tiny.
these kinds of upgrades are common in cycling, where $200 for 30g weight savings a little silly. but 30g on your head? it's something.
It's a lot more about weight distribution of the cans then it is about 30g. The CF band design is really comfortable!
And your point is what exactly?
I was merely trying to be sarcastic at the price I'm willing to pay for a little comfort. Relax, don't take it personally!
In the audio world some things are pricey that don't make a very obvious difference. These may or may not be expensive but they are effective. To me if you can afford the headphones you should likely want to pop the extra for the better headband. They are that comfortable. Heck I don't know why I am even saying that, I have never worn any of my LCD's without the CF band, my first set of LCD-2's I bought used here included one.
I have 2 of them, one was essentially free and the other I bought new for $170. To me it seems worth it, perhaps not for others.
It's a lot more about weight distribution of the cans then it is about 30g. The CF band design is really comfortable!
While the weight reduction don't justify the price. The CF headband is very well made and distributes weight more evenly, thus more comfortable.
In the audio world some things are pricey that don't make a very obvious difference. These may or may not be expensive but they are effective. To me if you can afford the headphones you should likely want to pop the extra for the better headband. They are that comfortable. Heck I don't know why I am even saying that, I have never worn any of my LCD's without the CF band, my first set of LCD-2's I bought used here included one.
I have 2 of them, one was essentially free and the other I bought new for $170. To me it seems worth it, perhaps not for others.
While the weight reduction don't justify the price. The CF headband is very well made and distributes weight more evenly, thus more comfortable.