My ears get a little tender after an hour or two of wearing my M50's. Does anyone else have this problem? I'm wondering if it's because I'm wearing them wrong or if the pads are just getting old.
Originally Posted by Mad Lust Envy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Stretch the band a little. They are easily the ones I could wear all day. Even more than the DT770 and DT880s. No lie.
Really?? My DT880's are like slippers. So light, soft and comfy!
Though I find the M50 very comfortable as well... just a little warm after several hours. The HD600 is like a vice, and the SRH840 are pretty heavy.
My ears can get sore if I wear my M50s too far forward on my head, so the pad is touching the back of my ear. I tend to get a slight headache long before I have any trouble from my ears though.
While the pads on the DT880 are superior, it fits a bit too loose to be perfect for me. The M50s have the best comfort for me, due to overall fit, clamp, and comfort. No matter how long you wear them, they will clamp a bit tight unless you bend the band yourself a little. I did, and the clamp became PERFECT.
You can only do something like this with headphones that are initially tight. The DT880s start off a bit loose, so they can't get better clamp for me.
If they are clamping too much, simply stretch the headband until they are not so tight. Just do it in small careful increments and you'll be kosher.
If your ears are touching the drivers, try the 'phat pad' mod. You can slip either soft tubing or foam underneath the inside of the pads, so the driver sits farther away from the ear. Search phat pad and you should be able to find it. The synthetic stuffing found in cheap cushions and pillows works great too. If done right it's virtually invisible and fully reversible...
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