My new HD650 !!!

[kaushama]

My new HD 650 gets mechanical creaking sounds when I move my head & they are coming out of the mechanical joints in the can especially left side. I Lubricated the joints but still they are there for lesse extent.

Carbon fibre ha !!!!!!!

Apart from that it is a significant step up from HD580. More dynamics and clarity. Bass impact and extension is awesome.

How can I get rid of creaks!! Its driving me nuts!

I want to fix it before I get my Canamap!!!

 

[TheMarchingMule]

I'd like to know too; my K701 creaks/pops/snaps like a Rice Krispie all the time when I first put them on; settling in, I guess, but annoying nevertheless.

 

[greggf]

*sigh* don't have any answers..........

Many headphones creak from time to time. My 650's do. And boy, you should have heard the Koss ESP950 phones!

 

[Schalldampfer]

I had mine sent in for repairs, and they didn't creak, but the ones they sent me back does. When I used them a little it went away.

 

[rb67]

You might want to consider some sort of lubrication that will not damage plastics.

 

[Patu]

Weird, I have never experienced any cracking sound unless I twist the headphones with my hands. I usually stay still when I listen to music though.

 

[kaushama]

Yeah till it gets worn out I think lubrication would be a good solution. But any ideas regarding one which does not damage plastics???!

 

[milkpowder]

I've had the creaking problem with my HD650, but luckily, it wasn't anything major.

BTW, the HD580 you sold me are amazing. Just from memory, I don't think they're any worse than my HD650 (not with me atm so no chance to AB). Plus, the cable does matter. The HD650 cable has a much more laid back sound compared to the HD580 cable.

No creaking with the HD580!

 

[jun41]

My HD650's creep sometimes too. I guess it's just the plastic rubbing against each other. The 600's I've had never did this.

 

[Todd R]

Use powdered teflon, you can find it at hobby stores.
Works great.

 

[Blackmore]

Buy Grado

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Originally Posted by kaushama /img/forum/go_quote.gif My new HD 650 gets mechanical creaking sounds when I move my head & they are coming out of the mechanical joints in the can especially left side. I Lubricated the joints but still they are there for lesse extent. Carbon fibre ha !!!!!!! Apart from that it is a significant step up from HD580. More dynamics and clarity. Bass impact and extension is awesome. How can I get rid of creaks!! Its driving me nuts! I want to fix it before I get my Canamap!!!

 

[Duggeh]

Mine never made any such noises from new. Perhaps they will go away with a bit of use?

 

[milkpowder]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd R /img/forum/go_quote.gif Use powdered teflon, you can find it at hobby stores. Works great.

Are there any health and safety hazards involved with potentially inhaling the Teflon?

 

[Duggeh]

Everything has health and safety issues these days. Thats why they regulate how curved bananas are allowed to be. ¬_¬

 

[Suzuka]

My HD650 never creak or anything of the sort, and I also wear them fair amount outside.