[ken6217]

Because Abyss didn’t include different size o-rings with their new $200 headband

I bought the o-ring set that somebody posted before. Hopefully I’ll find a good fit

 

[rsbrsvp]

Can someone please explain what these o-rings for and where and how they are attached to the TC?

 

[henryxiao]

Just got my 1266 phi TC yesterday! I have a really big head, so even I pull the headband all the way to its longest position, earpads still squeeze my face so bad. I tried to bend the L shaped aluminum frame a few degrees toward outside like what Joe did in abyss youtube channel, and this helps.

I noticed some unpleasant brightness sound around 7khz I guess, does anyone experience the same thing? I'm thinking if I change the gain setting on Formula S from high gain to low gain or make the earpads looser to my face would help?...

Thanks!

 

[olle83]

Just got my 1266 phi TC yesterday! I have a really big head, so even I pull the headband all the way to its longest position, earpads still squeeze my face so bad. I tried to bend the L shaped aluminum frame a few degrees toward outside like what Joe did in abyss youtube channel, and this helps.

I noticed some unpleasant brightness sound around 7khz I guess, does anyone experience the same thing? I'm thinking if I change the gain setting on Formula S from high gain to low gain or make the earpads looser to my face would help?...

Thanks!

Great to hear!
Well, are they any good tell us everything?

 

[Bonddam]

I got two

 

[stemiki]

Since this story about the o-rings seems endless .... I would like to point out a simple and very valid way on how to repair it with a simple do-it-yourself method.

I adopted it while waiting for the arrival of the new band, while one of these had broken. Just a needle and sewing thread and with a little patience you can sew the o-ring.
In reality it becomes so good that it won't break anymore.
Then by turning it under the band you can no longer see anything.

 

[henryxiao]

Great to hear!
Well, are they any good tell us everything?

Definitely love this headphone, everything is so much better than my HD800 sdr mod except the problem I'm trying to solve right now( treble brightness around 7khz... feels similar to HD800 without the mod, maybe even brighter)

 

[ken6217]

Definitely love this headphone, everything is so much better than my HD800 sdr mod except the problem I'm trying to solve right now( treble brightness around 7khz... feels similar to HD800 without the mod, maybe even brighter)

Did you try adjusting the arms back-and-forth as well as pulling in and pushing oit the arms? It will change the sound.

 

[jlbrach]

I was able to procure new o rings on amazon and it has made a huge difference loosening things up and helping it sit a bit lower on my head with my ears inside mich more comfortable.....I got one of the packs with several different sizes...

 

[InstantSilence]

I was able to procure new o rings on amazon and it has made a huge difference loosening things up and helping it sit a bit lower on my head with my ears inside mich more comfortable.....I got one of the packs with several different sizes...

Can you link me up plz?

 

[jlbrach]

Can you link me up plz?

BOLET Metric Universal O Ring Service Assortment Set Kit 407PCS 32 Sizes Nitrile Rubber O Rings Sealing Gasket Washer for Plumbing, Automotive and Faucet Repair (407)

 

[Blueoris]

Would be absurd - or even worst, dangerous - to power the 1266 Phi's with a power amp rated at 350 watts RMS @ 8ohms?

Note:

1. The source I have puts only 0.937 V into 15 ohms ( 58.5 mW into 15 ohms).
2. From the speaker outputs of a 110 watts integrated amplifier I have, both volume levels (source volume and integrated amp volume) have to be above 12 o'clock so I get a good level of sound.

 

[532500]

Would be absurd - or even worst, dangerous - to power the 1266 Phi's with a power amp rated at 350 watts RMS @ 8ohms?

Note:

1. The source I have puts only 0.937 V into 15 ohms ( 58.5 mW into 15 ohms).
2. From the speaker outputs of a 110 watts integrated amplifier I have, both volume levels (source volume and integrated amp volume) have to be above 12 o'clock so I get a good level of sound.

i run my 1266 with a 240 @ 8 ohms mcintosh speaker amp from the speaker taps without an issue. my opinion: go for it

the mcintosh runs around 40% while listening btw

 

[gonzalo1004es]

Would be absurd - or even worst, dangerous - to power the 1266 Phi's with a power amp rated at 350 watts RMS @ 8ohms?

Note:

1. The source I have puts only 0.937 V into 15 ohms ( 58.5 mW into 15 ohms).
2. From the speaker outputs of a 110 watts integrated amplifier I have, both volume levels (source volume and integrated amp volume) have to be above 12 o'clock so I get a good level of sound.

When I had my Phi CC, I drove them from my 500W/8Ohms Hypex power amp, no problem whatsoever, outstanding sound!

 

[Litlgi74]

Would be absurd - or even worst, dangerous - to power the 1266 Phi's with a power amp rated at 350 watts RMS @ 8ohms?

Note:

1. The source I have puts only 0.937 V into 15 ohms ( 58.5 mW into 15 ohms).
2. From the speaker outputs of a 110 watts integrated amplifier I have, both volume levels (source volume and integrated amp volume) have to be above 12 o'clock so I get a good level of sound.

I use an integrated amp that powers my TC's at 125 watts of channel at 8 ohms... No issues

• Don't disconnect your headphones while the amp is on.
• Turn the volume down before you turn the amp off.
• If your amp has one... Use it's volume limiter.

Enjoy!