[Bonddam]

I also tried that way for a time. It's definitely a cheap fix. However over time, I found it wasn't as comfortable over long sessions as just the headband itself (prob due to the wider headband covering more surface area). My headband "mod" (not really much of a mod, but not really intended to be done this way either) in post 9866 worked better, at least for me. Whatever works to get those earcups centered!

I get point pressure for me the additional headband has gotten rid of the sensation so your mod works for me. The problem I have is the headphone sits too low.

 

[tholt]

I get point pressure for me the additional headband has gotten rid of the sensation so your mod works for me. The problem I have is the headphone sits too low.

Exactly my issue as well. So in my case, lowering the headband effectively raises the headphones, and now the earcups are centered.

 

[mulder01]

Do you have a link to Amazon? I think something like this could help me...

Just do a search for "stick"

 

[Bonddam]

Just do a search for "stick"

lol
Is it porno star?

 

[ken6217]

lol
Is it porno star?

Only if you do a search for Big Stick. Then you’ll see my picture.

 

[Bonddam]

lol

 

[Roasty]

I ended up ordering a new 1266 from online retailer. So by doing so has proven my first set of 1266 was defective. The bass is equal on both sides. Now I'm hoping Abyss takes care of me and not sweep the dirt under the rug.

Glad u managed to get to the root of the problem. Must have been driving u nuts trying to figure out the bass issue. Hope the outcome is favourable and Abyss does good on it!

 

[Roasty]

For the first time it sounds like I got everything dialed in right with the 1266, thanks to a lot of helpful posts in this thread!

Hqplayer upsampling to DSD 256, poly-sinc-xtr-mp-2s, dsd-256+fs
USB to x-sabre pro
Woo Audio 22 + we421a + tungsol 6sn7 bad boys + we422a
Roon and eq 450hz +1.2db, 2khz - 1db

Decided the tungsol bad boys were a better match sounding more balanced, as the ecc35 drivers made everything a bit too forward and skewed to treble.

1266 pads at 10 and 2 o'clock with slight toe in. Sounds amaze balls to me right now.

Have some other goodies in the mail which I am looking forward to trying out; holo spring 2 wildism edition, singxer su-6, i2s cable, and gsx mini. Also ordered an EtherRegen from uptone audio just out of curiosity..

 

[CreditingKarma]

Does anyone know a way to touch up a scratch on the TC. The finish I stronger than the original but is still pretty susceptible to scratches. Mine brushed up against the wall while I was trying to connect something in my rack and some of the finish on the edge rubbed off.

 

[ken6217]

For the first time it sounds like I got everything dialed in right with the 1266, thanks to a lot of helpful posts in this thread!

Hqplayer upsampling to DSD 256, poly-sinc-xtr-mp-2s, dsd-256+fs
USB to x-sabre pro
Woo Audio 22 + we421a + tungsol 6sn7 bad boys + we422a
Roon and eq 450hz +1.2db, 2khz - 1db

Decided the tungsol bad boys were a better match sounding more balanced, as the ecc35 drivers made everything a bit too forward and skewed to treble.

1266 pads at 10 and 2 o'clock with slight toe in. Sounds amaze balls to me right now.

Have some other goodies in the mail which I am looking forward to trying out; holo spring 2 wildism edition, singxer su-6, i2s cable, and gsx mini. Also ordered an EtherRegen from uptone audio just out of curiosity..

The EtherRegen will make a big difference, but if you don't have a linear power supply it won't sound as good as it can. Big difference.

 

[CreditingKarma]

I decided to remove my abyss from the for sale section. They are just too good. Other system upgrades will need to wait.

 

[attmci]

For the first time it sounds like I got everything dialed in right with the 1266, thanks to a lot of helpful posts in this thread!

Hqplayer upsampling to DSD 256, poly-sinc-xtr-mp-2s, dsd-256+fs
USB to x-sabre pro
Woo Audio 22 + we421a + tungsol 6sn7 bad boys + we422a
Roon and eq 450hz +1.2db, 2khz - 1db

Decided the tungsol bad boys were a better match sounding more balanced, as the ecc35 drivers made everything a bit too forward and skewed to treble.

1266 pads at 10 and 2 o'clock with slight toe in. Sounds amaze balls to me right now.

Have some other goodies in the mail which I am looking forward to trying out; holo spring 2 wildism edition, singxer su-6, i2s cable, and gsx mini. Also ordered an EtherRegen from uptone audio just out of curiosity..

you mean tungsol BGRP or Syl 6sn7 bad boys?

 

[attmci]

Does anyone know a way to touch up a scratch on the TC. The finish I stronger than the original but is still pretty susceptible to scratches. Mine brushed up against the wall while I was trying to connect something in my rack and some of the finish on the edge rubbed off.

I will just ignore. Who cares.

 

[Roasty]

you mean tungsol BGRP or Syl 6sn7 bad boys?

I bought them as Syl 6sn7gt bad boys but they have tung-sol on the base. 3 hole plate.

 

[ken6217]

I bought them as Syl 6sn7gt bad boys but they have tung-sol on the base. 3 hole plate.

I googled it after you posted it. I see there is such a tube. Usually Sylvania is associated with Bad Boy.

If you ever can get your hands on Tung Sol Round Plate Black Glass you're in for a treat. You're wallet won't.