Cheap Tweaks: Audeze and HiFiMAN Headband Comfort Mod

September 20, 2014


A common complaint about Audeze and HiFiMan planar magnetic headphones is that they're quite heavy and often cause irritation and discomfort to the contact points with the head after prolonged listening. Another issue for those with small heads is that the stock headband configuration doesn't always allow for a snug fit or ideal driver alignment with the ear. Here is a cheap tweak that will solve both of these problems.

Enter the Sennheiser HD600 headband pad. This OEM pad can be purchased from a variety of sites, like Amazon and elsewhere for around $19. If the OEM one isn't available, there are other affordable third-party options. To attach the pad to your Audeze or HiFiMans, simply use some double-sided tape, Velcro tabs, or glue if you want it to be a semi-permanent addition. I chose to use some small squares of double-sided tape. Line it up, stick it on, and you're good to go.

I can promise you that this simple tweak will take the comfort of your Audezes and HiFiMans to a whole new level.

To cover up the added pad and add just a touch more comfort and character, I also added a hand-woven wool headband wrap. For $10, it's a second cheap tweak that I can happily recommend.

Happy modding. Happy Listening.



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    1. I'm personally more concerned with comfort for listening sessions than how I look sitting in my listening room. Thanks for reading though.

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    2. I like it personally going to do this with my he-400s

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  2. Hey man, I just wanted to thank you for showing the mod. I just received my HE-400s and first thing I did was order both the headband and the wool wrap. I absolutely love the look on yours, so I can't wait to get mine.

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    1. Glad to hear it. You'll love the way they feel after the mod.

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