[dbzmaniac1000]

So I recently ordered the Ultrasone pro 550, and thought I was pretty happy with them...until I turned my volume up past about halfway and heard that the left side rattles violently...
 
When any bassy part comes up, the right side handles it pretty well, but the left side rattles and crackles like no tomorrow, making them pretty much impossible for me to listen to. I'm going to return them for a refund next week and go ahead and buy a new pair while I wait, but I was wondering what could be the problem before I do go ahead and buy new ones and return these, and if it's possible for me to repair?
 
Also, I'm not sure if this is an actual problem, but they do not fold up near as compactly as they show on the box or in pictures, the earphones don't tightly clamp when they're folded and they kinda just drift open at an odd angle...not sure if that's a problem with the tightness of the headband or if they just make it look more portable in the pictures on purpose...
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[dbzmaniac1000]

Bump...

 

[fabio-fi]

Have you tried from different sources? different songs? 

 

[dbzmaniac1000]

Yes, I've tried from my iPod, my computer, and my friend's iPod, amped with an E5, used wit ha line out, and unamped. All of them yielding the same crackling.

 

[fabio-fi]

I'd send the headphones back if the problem persists. 

 

[dbzmaniac1000]

Yeah once Monday rolls around I'm pursuing a refund. I have the worst luck with headphones

 

[HydronQc]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/569107/ultrasone-fan-club-roll-call/345
same kind of problems but your seems to be way worst than mine