[fzsrv]

Head's up if want to get another set of the KSC75's. I just bought a pair at Radio Shack for $12.49 plus tax. Not sure how long the sale will last.

 

[dcpoor]

sweet, thanks for the headsup

RadioShack.com - Home Entertainment: Accessories: Headphones: Koss Titanium Earclips with Volume Control

you can check if your local store has them in stock.

 

[fzsrv]

Just did the Kramer mod w/ quarter hole cut and wow... much better. At least for my tastes.
Opened up the sound and for me I like the added bass.
This is an easy mod for anyone to try. I used a Dremel tool, first with a drill bit then with a sanding bit to remove the burrs. Cut the foam with an Exacto knife. Took all of 20 minutes and now the headphones that I purchased yesterday for $12.49 from Radio Shack sound so much better!
Highly recommend this mod!
Anyone here in the CONUS want to recable them for me? This type of mod, I cannot do myself.

PEACE

Mark

 

[| Scorpio |]

I think I'm going to do these mods now. Does this void your warranty?

 

[LeonWho]

Looks great, but I ruined my pads doing this.

Thanks anyways, Kramer. I'll try this again sometime. After I get some new pads, at least.

 

[boogernights]

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Originally Posted by LeonWho /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looks great, but I ruined my pads doing this. Thanks anyways, Kramer. I'll try this again sometime. After I get some new pads, at least.

you dont really have to do the quarter cut to the pads. buy a set of donut foamies for the plantronics h361. they're more comfy and plush than the stock foamies on the ksc, and they have a perfect hole in the middle. you can order them online and theyre really cheap. got a pair for my portapros, and will be getting some more for my new ksc75..

 

[blippster]

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Originally Posted by boogernights /img/forum/go_quote.gif you dont really have to do the quarter cut to the pads. buy a set of donut foamies for the plantronics h361. they're more comfy and plush than the stock foamies on the ksc, and they have a perfect hole in the middle. you can order them online and theyre really cheap. got a pair for my portapros, and will be getting some more for my new ksc75..

Thanks for the tip

Been looking at the Plantronics after I read somewhere else about their pads fitting the '75s, but never knew which model to get.

The only problem now is that the shipping over to this side of the world looks to cost more than the pads themselves..

 

[heanukahn]

Might try this. I just got this headphone, and I really like them!! May get even better with the adjustment!!

 

[boogernights]

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Originally Posted by blippster /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the tip Been looking at the Plantronics after I read somewhere else about their pads fitting the '75s, but never knew which model to get. The only problem now is that the shipping over to this side of the world looks to cost more than the pads themselves..

they're available in singapore. try looking for this model: h361 supraplus. i believe there are a lot of call centers over there, so if such is the case it shouldnt be too much of a hassle looking for them. try looking for suppliers of call center equipment.

and they also fit the portapro, so its definitely very versatile.

 

[eruditass]

which side is it easiest to drill from? the reflective side or the other side? i'm going to be using a hand drill and the thing in a vice gripper.

also, im warry of drilling holes near the edge, i feel like that owuld just increase midbass and not extension, since long wavelengths would pass through the whole thing anyway.

what kind of effect does the quarter cutting mod do? i kinda don't want to remove the foam because my hair and flakes come out more than i'd like and wouldn't want it in the drivers.

in addition, if it brings out more treble, i don't want it. ive heard mixed things about how foam affect sound, some say treble, some say mids/upper mids, perhaps it depends on the phone.

 

[ZoNtO]

Use conditioner?? ^^

 

[eruditass]

well, what kind of affect does it have on the sound?

i did everything else and i believe the mid mids around 2khz could still use a nice boost.

nevermind about the drilling side, i found a bench i could use and it made it 10000x easier and cleaner.

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by DoomzDayz /img/forum/go_quote.gif i did everything else and i believe the mid mids around 2khz could still use a nice boost.

I'm guessing the plantronics pad replacement would boost the mid bass through mid frequencies. Not sure if that would be desirable since I haven't heard the KSC75. I have a radio shack headset that looks like the plantronics with pads that might work on the KSC75, so I'm tempted to go pick one up while it's on sale.

What's the idea with drilling holes... to tone down the bass?

What's the consensus on which sounds better between the KSC75 and PortaPro?

Thanks

 

[eruditass]

the idea of drilling holes is to bring out the mids and treble sparkle, tightening the bass, which is a little different than toning down the bass.

 

[portaprostud]

btw, this is the "older" style with the volume control, not the new style without sold at amazon.

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Originally Posted by dcpoor /img/forum/go_quote.gif sweet, thanks for the headsup RadioShack.com - Home Entertainment: Accessories: Headphones: Koss Titanium Earclips with Volume Control you can check if your local store has them in stock.