HiFiMan Sundara closed back pad adapter rings

Just a very quick video to show how to assemble and fit the pad adapter rings I designed for the sundara closed back headphones. These will allow you to fir other 100mm earpads to them if you fancy something a bit different.
If you want to download the STL Files here is the link
customcans.co.uk/shop/product...
If you want to buy some already printed
customcans.co.uk/shop/product...

[@advocado7373]

Also, Sundara closed are on sale for ridiculous low price right now.

[@kazumasatou6124]

Just got em for 150! Pretty good deal imo especially with free shipping

[@advocado7373]

glad I was able to help@@kazumasatou6124

[@jo54763]

​@@kazumasatou6124Thoughts? For $150 they seem like a fun pair to pick up and mod

[@Ordos20]

I have been trying these rings with a ZMF oval pad: it fits but the sound was..... meh. I swapped for the dekoni pads that come with the Dekoni blue. WOW. Give those a go! And love these rings, they fit like a charm

[@CustomCans]

I do plan on doing a bit of pad rolling on these this month

[@MrJabinho]

It's working now 🎉

[@CustomCans]

🎉🎉🎉

[@rhalfik]

What do you think about a Sundara earpad rolling session? We don't need two drivers for this. Just use your better ear and lets have some fun with graphs.

[@CustomCans]

Yes. I will probably order in a few extra pads next month and give it a go

[@NicolasCqr]

Would you say these headphones are a steal for their actual price (150$) or going for a dt 770 pro is safer ?

[@CustomCans]

Yes they are a real steal at that price - I suppose it depends on what you want from the headphones - the sundara closed have eppic bass but the mids are a little forward for my liking, the DT770 80 ohm probably have better mids and treble. Both can be modded the tune them a bit

[@advocado7373]

Just printed that adapter. To be honest, you don't really need glue. Once the tab is locked into the earcup - it stays there relatively strong.

[@CustomCans]

that is because the are brilliantly designed ;) LOL

[@advocado7373]

@@CustomCans They are indeed! However, it feels like that factory (stock) earpads are way better than anything I have (Dekoni) ... sadness

[@CustomCans]

@@advocado7373 I am waiting for a new batch of sundara closed to get here but when they do I am hoping to try out a few pads

[@advocado7373]

@@CustomCans Do you have contacts with HiFiMan? Do you know shy they don't sell replacement pads for Sundara closed?

[@h4x0rm30]

Have you been able to test some other pads? Any that you would recommend in particular over stock? I haven't seen anyone put in as much work as you have with these cans... thank you!!

[@CustomCans]

No. I have messed up one of the drivers while experimenting on it and don't have another pair to do some proper testing on at the moment

[@h4x0rm30]

@@CustomCans I landed on ZMF Universe (perforated suede) pads. Slightly less bass response but wider soundstage which I really like! I won't lie I thought these sounded like hot garbage, but after your foam inserts and pad change, I can't take them off. Brilliant stuff!

[@selektaxgold]

Hi! I just discovered this video. I have ordered Sundaras Closed Back yesterday, do you think it would be hard to take off the wood cups, sand them down and then paint them dark brown?

[@CustomCans]

It is not easy to remove the wood part but we masked off the plastic pieces and painted them

[@conroyscott2206]

@selektaxgold I just ordered mine for $119 and plan on doing the same. Have you done yours yet?

[@sebtaylor69]

do you have any mods available for beyerdynamic DT700 pro X?

[@CustomCans]

We can convert them to balanced and make fancy cables for them but that is about it at the moment... What kind of thing would you like to see?

[@sebtaylor69]

@@CustomCans similar mods that are available for hd25 and for the hd6xx, loading and dampening kits. Anything that improves the sound 👍

[@rez1222]

@@sebtaylor69 they are sounding pretty good allready, one of the best closed backs.

[@sebtaylor69]

@@rez1222 they are good but everything can be made better 😊 I do find them a little bright but that is compared to other open backs that I have.

[@muffty1337]

Hello Jason, nice video. You asked about inpiration: I can't find any helpful material on "How to get rid of the awful Hifiman Deva/Pro headband" I like the sound of my Deva Pro and i have Dekoni Sheepskin pads on them. But the headband is so effing bad... No clamping force at all and after one or two hours it really hurts on the top of my head because the whole weight rests on a small spot in the middle. If it wasnt for that teeny tiny wire that runs through them, i would just buy any other headband. :D

[@CustomCans]

Well.. You may be in luck. I am in the middle of prototyping and testing a headband mod for the HE400se / eddition XS and it should fit the Deva Pro as well Should be ready to go next week hopefully

[@muffty1337]

@@CustomCans now i'm verrry intrigued 🤩

[@eddtru]

@@CustomCans This has been on my mind for months since the original EXS video. Glad it's finally real, you're the boss.

[@amatris1996]

Hey Jason! Love the vids! Can you do this for the audeze maxwell please!?

[@CustomCans]

We don't get a lot of Audezes in for servicing and mods but I may get my hands on some one day

[@amatris1996]

@@CustomCans maybe when I get mine I'll design it and send you the files so you can do what you want with them, for free I have reach in diffrent places just not audio, love that support. So let's continue with it! Love the vids dude

[@amatris1996]

@@CustomCans also hope you get to feature some maxwell's, would like to set what your thoughts are

[@rashedsaif4759]

any update on the hd 660s ?

[@CustomCans]

No - I kind of gave up on them as there is not a huge amount I managed to squeeze out of them safely. I may give it another go in a couple of months but it may not be possible to get similar results to what we did on the HD600 / HD650 without removing the driver from the baffle during the install and creating a possibility of people breaking their 660s while trying to mod them...

[@HalRockwell]

What glue do you recommend on using?

[@CustomCans]

I used normal superglue and it seemed to work well but i suppose it would depend on what material you print them out of

[@HalRockwell]

@@CustomCans I purchased ready-made from you.