Asterra
New Head-Fier
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- Sep 30, 2011
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I've seen at least one other person post about identical issues with these headphones. After biting the bullet and getting a pair, I've been able to ignore the persistently uncomfortable clamp (or temporarily solve it by forcing the headband wide open overnight). I've been able to live with the subdued highs which I now recognize as the "dark" problem these headphones are known for.
But I cannot deal with the creaking. When I put them on, I don't have to double-check whether I got them on backwards accidentally, because I can instantly tell by the creaking in the left cup. When I move my head just a little bit, it creaks. The grind seems to originate from the hinge that enables the vertical pivoting. It's plastic on plastic. The other cup is 100% silent. (Although they both do an all too exceptional job of transmitting the sound of the cable rubbing on things.) The creaking transmits as quite loud pops - generally louder than whatever I'm actually listening to at the time.
Would love to know if there's some operation I could perform. Like somehow taking the hinge apart to apply some sort of lubricant that not only doesn't have an odor but also won't destroy the headphones. ;p Barring that, well. You guys are experts. I'm merely someone who bought some headphones. I know enough to ask questions where people will be able to help, and that's about it.