[johnzz4]

Some of both.

Glad I asked.. learned some new Audeze trivia.

 

[Klonk]

I have a Questyle CMA400i and will not be purchasing another dac with EQ functionality but it would be cool to have a hardware DSP that takes in the digital data, EQ's it and sends it back as a digital signal.

Otherwise a cable + some windows sotfware EQ is my only bet really.

Hi, I am in no way associated with this, but take a look at this: http://www.meier-audio.homepage.t-online.de.

CORDA COUNTRY Project

 

[drummerdimitri]

Is anyone else getting a burning sensation where the leather headband sits? I have relatively short hair and start feeling this about an hour into a listening session.

Not sure if it's a leather allergy (unlikely as the leather ear-pads aren't bothering me at all). Could also be too much pressure as the skin isn't able to breath properly so it turns red and starts burning.

 

[Andrew DiMarcangelo]

Is anyone else getting a burning sensation where the leather headband sits? I have relatively short hair and start feeling this about an hour into a listening session.

Not sure if it's a leather allergy (unlikely as the leather ear-pads aren't bothering me at all). Could also be too much pressure as the skin isn't able to breath properly so it turns red and starts burning.

Hmm, I've never noticed that with our 4z (or any other Audeze headphones) and I have very sensitive skin. Sorry to hear about that though.

 

[nick97]

Hey guys and gals I'm letting my pair of 4z's go with a Forza audio Claire hybrid cable. If anybody has been on the fence about getting these message me and I'll make you a deal

 

[astrostar59]

Is anyone else getting a burning sensation where the leather headband sits? I have relatively short hair and start feeling this about an hour into a listening session.

Not sure if it's a leather allergy (unlikely as the leather ear-pads aren't bothering me at all). Could also be too much pressure as the skin isn't able to breath properly so it turns red and starts burning.

How is your frame and headband? The frame structure needs to not touch the band material or you may get hot spots / extra pressure. If it is touching, maybe look to mov the band down a bit (create new holes). I have no issues on my head and my band is not touching the frame.

 

[drummerdimitri]

How is your frame and headband? The frame structure needs to not touch the band material or you may get hot spots / extra pressure. If it is touching, maybe look to mov the band down a bit (create new holes). I have no issues on my head and my band is not touching the frame.

Half of the carbon frame touches he top of my head so that could be the issue.

That being said however, I am not going to punch new holes in the leather strap to move it closer down because that will ruin the look of the headphone and potential resale value in the future.

Will try getting used to it or add some foam between my head and the leather strap to see if it helps.

 

[johnzz4]

Half of the carbon frame touches he top of my head so that could be the issue.

That being said however, I am not going to punch new holes in the leather strap to move it closer down because that will ruin the look of the headphone and potential resale value in the future.

Will try getting used to it or add some foam between my head and the leather strap to see if it helps.

You can’t see it when you shorten the band. If you contact Audeze, they actually have a write up on how to do it. I can’t imagine why there would be any impact on resale value, especially when nobody would be able to tell.

 

[CreditingKarma]

You can’t see it when you shorten the band. If you contact Audeze, they actually have a write up on how to do it. I can’t imagine why there would be any impact on resale value, especially when nobody would be able to tell.

The real shame in all of this is that audeze knows about this issue and hasn't fixed it yet. I had this issue with my lcd 4z when I owned it and also had the same issue with the carbon fiber headband I bought for my lcd x. They have great customer service but they should make an adjustment to fix this issue.

 

[johnzz4]

The real shame in all of this is that audeze knows about this issue and hasn't fixed it yet. I had this issue with my lcd 4z when I owned it and also had the same issue with the carbon fiber headband I bought for my lcd x. They have great customer service but they should make an adjustment to fix this issue.

Doesn’t happen to everyone... I believe it’s dependent on head shape. I have a bit of a ridge that creates a hot spot in the middle. Perhaps those without a ridge fill out the strap better and don’t have contact with the carbon fiber headband. Anyway, it’s night and day when you do it.

 

[Zeleni Zec]

The real shame in all of this is that audeze knows about this issue and hasn't fixed it yet. I had this issue with my lcd 4z when I owned it and also had the same issue with the carbon fiber headband I bought for my lcd x. They have great customer service but they should make an adjustment to fix this issue.

Leather straps must be very precisely made in order to have enough slack not to touch carbon fiber headband but also not to create big gap under headband. They are hand made and sometimes not as precise as we would like it. Final visual inspection before packaging should spot problem like that but obviously now and then some are skipping through.

 

[drummerdimitri]

Leather straps must be very precisely made in order to have enough slack not to touch carbon fiber headband but also not to create big gap under headband. They are hand made and sometimes not as precise as we would like it. Final visual inspection before packaging should spot problem like that but obviously now and then some are skipping through.

That is understandable.

Do you have a guide one can follow to make the necessary adjustments for my case?

 

[Zeleni Zec]

That is understandable.

Do you have a guide one can follow to make the necessary adjustments for my case?

There is no official instructions or recommendations how to do it. Leather strap is held in place by four screws and metal plate on each side. Remove screws and plates, make new holes, shorten ends not to be visible when metal plates are in place and reassemble it again. Tools for making holes in leather are available everywhere or you can use some pointed tool at hand if you are not inclined to put too much effort and money in it. New holes should not be too close to old ones in order not to overlap with them.

 

[drummerdimitri]

There is no official instructions or recommendations how to do it. Leather strap is held in place by four screws and metal plate on each side. Remove screws and plates, make new holes, shorten ends not to be visible when metal plates are in place and reassemble it again. Tools for making holes in leather are available everywhere or you can use some pointed tool at hand if you are not inclined to put too much effort and money in it. New holes should not be too close to old ones in order not to overlap with them.

Thanks for that but I managed to make the adjustments yesterday and it worked as the carbon frame no longer sits atop the leather strap.

 

[johnzz4]

There is no official instructions or recommendations how to do it. Leather strap is held in place by four screws and metal plate on each side. Remove screws and plates, make new holes, shorten ends not to be visible when metal plates are in place and reassemble it again. Tools for making holes in leather are available everywhere or you can use some pointed tool at hand if you are not inclined to put too much effort and money in it. New holes should not be too close to old ones in order not to overlap with them.

Just FYI, there are some instructions floating around over there somewhere with pictures. One of your reps emailed it to me about a year ago. It’s straightforward though.