someguy_99
New Head-Fier
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So I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD438s a few months ago. For the most part I'm quite happy with them, and despite the general disapproval of their appearance, I don't mind it at all. The biggest issue I'm having with them is the fit.
My head is quite narrow. The headphones sit comfortably enough with the adjustable band at about middle length. Unfortunately, I can't get them to clasp snugly enough around my ears at any adjustment. The majority of the sound isn't affected by this, except for the bass. If I apply a small amount of pressure to the cans, the seal around my ears is improved and the clarity of the bass (and to a degree the other sound ranges) is greatly increased. In fact, since I discovered this, I might say that I'm dissatisfied with the sound unless I complete this seal.
Now obviously I can't sit with my hands on my ears the entire time I'm wearing these headphones. I've taken them apart and looked for metal to bend, but the construction is for the most part plastic. I'm looking for a solution that will make them fit better for me, whether it be a modification to the headphones themselves or something external that I can use. The amount of extra clasping pressure needed to complete the seal is really not much at all. I use these headphones nearly exclusively at home so portability (or not looking like an idiot) isn't really a factor. I'm hoping someone has some ideas.
Thanks
My head is quite narrow. The headphones sit comfortably enough with the adjustable band at about middle length. Unfortunately, I can't get them to clasp snugly enough around my ears at any adjustment. The majority of the sound isn't affected by this, except for the bass. If I apply a small amount of pressure to the cans, the seal around my ears is improved and the clarity of the bass (and to a degree the other sound ranges) is greatly increased. In fact, since I discovered this, I might say that I'm dissatisfied with the sound unless I complete this seal.
Now obviously I can't sit with my hands on my ears the entire time I'm wearing these headphones. I've taken them apart and looked for metal to bend, but the construction is for the most part plastic. I'm looking for a solution that will make them fit better for me, whether it be a modification to the headphones themselves or something external that I can use. The amount of extra clasping pressure needed to complete the seal is really not much at all. I use these headphones nearly exclusively at home so portability (or not looking like an idiot) isn't really a factor. I'm hoping someone has some ideas.
Thanks