[Andrew Jones]

I have a new pair of HD650s and (possibly because I have a big head!) find the clamping force a bit too much. Any suggestions on how I can make them more comfortable? Or is it just a case of wearing them until they relax a bit? I'm loathe to bend them far enough to alter the metal band as I'm worried that would damage the headband - or is it OK to do that?

 

[s4nder]

Just wear them and they will loosen up in a couple of days. Mine are about a week old and the grip is about half of what it was on arrival.

 

[Zorander]

Put them between a stack of books for a few days.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

You can unbend metal pieces that go into plastic part of the headband. Do not apply to much force on the plastic part, it will snap in half.

 

[Golden Monkey]

Yeah, they are really tight at first, but you can try what I did...just extend them all the way out, and place them over something bigger than your head for a day or two, try the fit, and keep doing this until they feel more comfy. I stretched mine over a big glass brick that was about 12" wide, but books or whatev will work.

 

[Andrew Jones]

Thanks for the replies. I'll see how they go after a few days of use and then try stretching them with some books.

 

[espire]

The HD650 is definitely super-comfy. I think you just need to give it some time on your head.

Even my eH-150, which features the same death-clamp as the HD202, improved a ton after a little bit of time. Though I don't use the eH much anymore, I could wear it for hours if I wanted to. Back when I got it, I'd have to take breaks and massage my ears every 15 minutes.