The Blu-tack Mod
I just performed the “blu-tack mod” on my new headphones (Sennheiser HD-280s), upon the recommendation of a friend who owns the same pair of headphones. I could find and link to a tutorial (or even write one up), but it’s very simple to do: remove the foam earcups, unscrew the fronts from the backs, and apply an even layer of Blu-Tack to the inside cup of each can.
Results? The sound doesn’t have as even of a frequency response as it did before (and that’s what they’re designed for), but now they’re more comfortable for longer periods of listening, which is how I’m using them. The mid-bass is around 25% punchier and louder, and the highs have been reduced slightly. Not a huge increase in sound quality, but for only a few bucks and 15 minutes of your time, I’d say it’s completely worth it..
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