[adanac061]

Something had been amiss with my 325i's since I upgraded my source to the x-dac. All of a sudden, I could hear a grating brightness in the highs, and harsh vocals as well as lean bass.

Purhaps the Juli@ is not revealing enough to show these flaws?

But that is in the past as I have put together a mod to fix these issues.

The pad glue mod.

This mod is inspired by the tape around the bowls mod, and takes the idea to the next level.

The mod increases bass amount as well as bass impact, and more importantly fixes most of the harshness in the midrange and treble.

Very easy, just coat the outside of the pad with PVA glue.
Like this...

It dries clear like this...

Your left with an air tight seal around the pad.

I don't know why it works, but it does?

 

[Joshatdot]

nice mod

 

[kontai69]

Interesting mod. Do the pads become really stiff or do they still compress?

 

[adanac061]

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Originally Posted by kontai69 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Interesting mod. Do the pads become really stiff or do they still compress?

Semi-stiff. They will pretty much keep their shape, but they're not rigid.

 

[ueyteuor]

thats ghetto! but awesome idea

 

[Bwanasonic]

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Originally Posted by ueyteuor /img/forum/go_quote.gif thats ghetto! but awesome idea

No, ghetto would be to coat the pads in roach spray and crack. And then smoke them. Tweaking the pads on $300 headphones is in no way ghetto

Kerry M

 

[kimragone]

A couple of days ago I did the tape-around-the-bowls mod, and it transformed my 325i into my favorite phone. Loads of bass and better midrange and treble. Still a Grado though.
If this mod works as good, I highly recommend it.

I wonder if black silicone would work too.

 

[3x331m]

The previous mod I've used on the bowls was the masking tapes.

I think silicon or rubber cement (Something flexible) might also do a good job.

 

[SONGsanmanwah]

Awesome mod!

 

[NiceCans]

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Originally Posted by adanac061 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very easy, just coat the outside of the pad with pvc glue.

a bit confused about the type of glue . . . . . when I google pvc glue I find adhesive for PVC pipe, while the glue in the photos resembles "Elmer's Glue".

I had also considered this approach but stopped short of actually trying as I was uncertain about what adhesive to use. Rubber cement or black silicone sealant seemed likely candidates, but I was concerned about residual stickiness and such.

 

[GlendaleViper]

You should definitely be careful with which kind of glue you use. I would assume certain types will actually break down the foam itself. PVC glue or epoxies will likely disintegrate your bowls. Just a thought.

 

[adanac061]

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Originally Posted by NiceCans /img/forum/go_quote.gif a bit confused about the type of glue . . . . . when I google pvc glue I find adhesive for PVC pipe, while the glue in the photos resembles "Elmer's Glue". I had also considered this approach but stopped short of actually trying as I was uncertain about what adhesive to use. Rubber cement or black silicone sealant seemed likely candidates, but I was concerned about residual stickiness and such.

PVC or polyvinylchloride basically like wood glue.

Edit: sorry I meant PVA polyvinlyacetate glue.

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Originally Posted by GlendaleViper /img/forum/go_quote.gif You should definitely be careful with which kind of glue you use. I would assume certain types will actually break down the foam itself. PVC glue or epoxies will likely disintegrate your bowls. Just a thought.

It seems fine with the one that I used, but yeah don't use super glue or something silly like that

 

[eugen3]

hm was wondering if the glue becomes liquid again if you sweat or something. Does it?

 

[adanac061]

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Originally Posted by eugen3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif hm was wondering if the glue becomes liquid again if you sweat or something. Does it?

The glue is water proof when dry.

 

[kamal007]

nice mod..would probably try the tape mod first.. Thanks adanac061