Might as well move on. I think there's only refurbished units left. I don't think the Maxwell will have that issue though if you want to give the new ones a chance. There's also been some people having parts 3d printed.I'm in the UK. Hopefully, that isn't the solution. This is already the second pair I've had because of issues with the first pair I had. I googled the issue and there are a lot of people with this problem it seems. I find the idea of wearing a used headset gross, I'd rather just cut my losses and move to a brand that doesn't have this issue.
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Audeze Penrose X and Penrose
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Drewbo
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My Penrose are still in immaculate condition - just like new. Still have the box and all packaging.
Was going to throw them on eBay now that the Maxwell have arrived, but not sure that I could actually sell them with a clear conscience knowing what fate eventually awaits the unfortunate buyer.
Was going to throw them on eBay now that the Maxwell have arrived, but not sure that I could actually sell them with a clear conscience knowing what fate eventually awaits the unfortunate buyer.
Mine are the same. Moved them to my PC now that I've got Maxwells. Wouldn't sell them to anyone elseMy Penrose are still in immaculate condition - just like new. Still have the box and all packaging.
Was going to throw them on eBay now that the Maxwell have arrived, but not sure that I could actually sell them with a clear conscience knowing what fate eventually awaits the unfortunate buyer.
Not sure I trust Audeze with my money for another headset. My experience has been poor. I need my third headset in just a couple of years.Might as well move on. I think there's only refurbished units left. I don't think the Maxwell will have that issue though if you want to give the new ones a chance. There's also been some people having parts 3d printed.
I game daily and need something that is up to that challenge of daily use. I don't want to keep going through a pair every 12 months. Is there anything better at this price point that is more durable?
Do yours have the modified design that rounds out that corner I've been pointing out is a bad idea to have sharp edges? If so then I'd be happy to buy one of those (to be clear I have one, just making the point that there's a good design and a less good design out there)My Penrose are still in immaculate condition - just like new. Still have the box and all packaging.
Was going to throw them on eBay now that the Maxwell have arrived, but not sure that I could actually sell them with a clear conscience knowing what fate eventually awaits the unfortunate buyer.
Edit with picture showing the "good" one with that sharp angle filled in. If not rounded like this it would otherwise focus stress into that place where some are breaking
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Drewbo
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Do yours have the modified design that rounds out that corner I've been pointing out is a bad idea to have sharp edges? If so then I'd be happy to buy one of those (to be clear I have one, just making the point that there's a good design and a less good design out there)
Edit with picture showing the "good" one with that sharp angle filled in. If not rounded like this it would otherwise focus stress into that place where some are breaking
I’m guessing I got the “less good” one.
The price you pay for being an early adopter I guess.
Maybe worth preemptive addressing it to make up to similar strength of the newer ones..
I’m guessing I got the “less good” one.
The price you pay for being an early adopter I guess.
Google "baking soda and super glue"
If anyone wants me to disassemble that area of my headset temporarily so you can see the shape of the factory - modified pieces so you can try to replicate let me know.
I've not done it on headset clearly but I have repaired my wife's chest/running torch where the bracket holding the torch snapped in two during a fall. It's very strong... Able to withstand the springyness of clamping into the torch.
Here's how I would go about it...
Unscrew the little square facing the joint that has the issue...
Roughen the inside edge of each those corners that have the issue. Scratching with Stanley blade or light touch with a flat file should do.
Mask off areas on the weak area as needed. Especially block area around screw holes, cables, and the outside surfaces.
Apply baking soda within masked area, using the tape to keep the soda away from those more technical and aesthetic bits. Don't use much, just in those corners.
Dab super glue (proper super glue) which rapidly gets absorbed by the baking soda and hardens into a plastic-like substance.
Use round needle file to file interior angle to concave rounded joint... thereby spreading the load on the resulting new joint.
File the square you removed so that corner that would dovetail with the headset band is convex and fits into the newly strengthened joint.
Apply permanent marker to colour the soda+glue mix black/grey.
Screw back together.
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That sounds better and is wireless? No. You could look at the Nova Pro Wireless though. They're pretty good and around the same price point. I like mine, and haven't had any issues with it. Don't use them as much anymore because my Maxwells came in. If you want wired, there's probably a bunch of good options. I'm not a wires guy though so maybe someone else can chip in on good wired options.Not sure I trust Audeze with my money for another headset. My experience has been poor. I need my third headset in just a couple of years.
I game daily and need something that is up to that challenge of daily use. I don't want to keep going through a pair every 12 months. Is there anything better at this price point that is more durable?
Bluetooth not wirelessThat sounds better and is wireless? No. You could look at the Nova Pro Wireless though. They're pretty good and around the same price point. I like mine, and haven't had any issues with it. Don't use them as much anymore because my Maxwells came in. If you want wired, there's probably a bunch of good options. I'm not a wires guy though so maybe someone else can chip in on good wired options.
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Hi, I am using Penrose X for over 2 years. I did not have any issues with them till recently. Few days ago my headset stopped connectint to USB dongle. I checked in different USB ports, on different PCs with different OSes (Linux, PC). I tried everything I could think of, including:
- force rebooting headset (pressing multimode button + mic level wheel + hp level wheel) - did not help;
- reconnecting dongle to headset using methods described here: https://audeze.zendesk.com/hc/en-us...ess-Connection-including-pairing-a-new-dongle- - seems to not be working at all, no matter how long I press the Multi-Function Button I can't get headset to say "pairing" (I tried double-pressing/triple-pressing the MF button as well);
Is there any official statement or document that says what range of Audeze Penrose is im meters or feets? If there is a document that is official or page please post it here.... Thank you <3
I don't think I've seen an official range. Whatever it is though, I'm sure it'd be inaccurate lol. Range is awful on these things.Is there any official statement or document that says what range of Audeze Penrose is im meters or feets? If there is a document that is official or page please post it here.... Thank you <3
Yeap, they removed everywhere, BUT you have on case of PENROSE HEADPHONES BOX, It says on side oof boxI don't think I've seen an official range. Whatever it is though, I'm sure it'd be inaccurate lol. Range is awful on these things.
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Fake leather was cracking and peeling off as usual for fake leather. Sorted. Might affect sound some way but this is better imo.
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