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Oh yeah, it's a new edition of my KSC75 headband mod! My old version used the headband in the Durabrand PR355 Radio. This headband modification is slightly similar to the one before it, though it is much more widely avaliable, and you get a less flimsy headband with the addition of DJ swivel cups. Though, like the Durabrand model, this is an open build (at least after slight modification), so you will notice little to no difference in the sound quality.
Required: Koss KSC35 (I've heard people getting the 35's to work) or KSC75; Coby CV110 or CV130; Duct tape; $6 (unless you have the Coby's).
I was looking through some old stuff and found a Coby CV130. Very interesting, since I had no idea I had these, and since they were fully put together, I was willing to do the mod to them. (Which is to remove the foam ring which make them sound good for $6) Unfortunately I couldn't get any sound from the right speaker, so.....
Modding time!
1. First, pick up either a Coby CV110 or 130. Either are commonly avaliable at Big Lots stores and the cheap-o electronics sections of clothing stores and discount shops for just a few bucks. According to compare123.com, the CV110 has an overall online price range of $5.99 - $6.99, and the CV130 $5.99 - $8.16.
2. Open up the headphones and completely remove the speakers and the foam ring. You are now left with a bare-build. Know this step may, sadly, sacrifice your Coby drivers.
3. Remove the small pieces of foam covering the breathing holes on the build. If you don't this will result in a closed headphone and you will get the result of putting hands over your KSC75's. Weird midrange and veiled highs.
4. Remove the clips off your KSC75's. A slight tug will take them off.
WARNING: I forgot to mention in the Durabrand mod, but I very, very HIGHLY recommend saving the clips: they are required for the Koss warranty and are important if the headband were to break or you end up not liking this modification.
5. Get duct tape and roll up two, two to three inch pieces and place one on each side of the backings of your headphones. Make sure you do roll it up so it is sticky on both sides. Place it dead-center. (see picture) If you place the tape to low, you will cover the CV130's breathing holes, and you will get the result of a closed back headphone and your KSC75's will sound like garbage. If you place it too high you will cover the KSC75's holes, bad move for the mids and highs. You can also use super glue, but I only recommend this after you've done the mod and enjoy it. (duh)
6. Place the headphones inside the build. Make sure they are fully inside.
7. The headband will be very, very tight, but is very easily bendable. Stretch it out a bit to make it feel comfortable to you.
8. Enjoy your new headband modded KSC75!
Required: Koss KSC35 (I've heard people getting the 35's to work) or KSC75; Coby CV110 or CV130; Duct tape; $6 (unless you have the Coby's).
I was looking through some old stuff and found a Coby CV130. Very interesting, since I had no idea I had these, and since they were fully put together, I was willing to do the mod to them. (Which is to remove the foam ring which make them sound good for $6) Unfortunately I couldn't get any sound from the right speaker, so.....
Modding time!
1. First, pick up either a Coby CV110 or 130. Either are commonly avaliable at Big Lots stores and the cheap-o electronics sections of clothing stores and discount shops for just a few bucks. According to compare123.com, the CV110 has an overall online price range of $5.99 - $6.99, and the CV130 $5.99 - $8.16.
2. Open up the headphones and completely remove the speakers and the foam ring. You are now left with a bare-build. Know this step may, sadly, sacrifice your Coby drivers.
3. Remove the small pieces of foam covering the breathing holes on the build. If you don't this will result in a closed headphone and you will get the result of putting hands over your KSC75's. Weird midrange and veiled highs.
4. Remove the clips off your KSC75's. A slight tug will take them off.
WARNING: I forgot to mention in the Durabrand mod, but I very, very HIGHLY recommend saving the clips: they are required for the Koss warranty and are important if the headband were to break or you end up not liking this modification.
5. Get duct tape and roll up two, two to three inch pieces and place one on each side of the backings of your headphones. Make sure you do roll it up so it is sticky on both sides. Place it dead-center. (see picture) If you place the tape to low, you will cover the CV130's breathing holes, and you will get the result of a closed back headphone and your KSC75's will sound like garbage. If you place it too high you will cover the KSC75's holes, bad move for the mids and highs. You can also use super glue, but I only recommend this after you've done the mod and enjoy it. (duh)
6. Place the headphones inside the build. Make sure they are fully inside.
7. The headband will be very, very tight, but is very easily bendable. Stretch it out a bit to make it feel comfortable to you.
8. Enjoy your new headband modded KSC75!
