Qualia 010 headband/fit fix

[Asr]

So as most people know, the Qualia 010 Medium-sized headband is actually too big for most people. I have the M-sized headband myself and have been struggling to get a nice fit with it. At first I was using a folded-up linen to close up the space between the headband and the top of my head but it always felt ridiculous (and looked ridiculous too) so the other day I began looking for a better solution and one day while doing some routine cleaning, I realized I could use a sponge! Yes, a sponge, and it ended up being perfect - just the right amount of leverage and comfortable too. There was only one last issue, how to attach the sponge to the headband without causing any damage and could be reversed if needed. After thinking about it for 5 seconds, I realized I could probably tie the sponge to the headband, and so I did, using a sewing needle and string.

And now for the pic of my effort. Who needs a Small headband now?

[aerius]

You bastard! You killed SpongeBob SquarePants!

[Asr]

SpongeBob needed to die anyway.

[Icarium]

Nice! Boo to 1500 headbands!

[tyrion]

Damn, if I only had thought of that.

[Salt Peanuts]

[Voltron]

I used a wad of bubble wrap at a Florida meet to achieve the same thing. Worked pretty well.

[deepak]

What about using a jeweler's screwdriver to adjust the earcups upward? Unless it's already in the fully up position.

[tyrion]

I used a wad of bubble wrap at a Florida meet to achieve the same thing. Worked pretty well.

If only you had told ASR sooner, Sponge Bob would still be alive.

[Asr]

I used a wad of bubble wrap at a Florida meet to achieve the same thing. Worked pretty well.

Any number of other objects could be used too of course actually - a sock, a thick wad of cash, crinkled-up newspaper, etc. It all depends on what you're willing to put on top of your head...

What about using a jeweler's screwdriver to adjust the earcups upward? Unless it's already in the fully up position.

I made sure to adjust the earcups to the fully up position when I first got the headphones, thx tho.

[Torpedo]

I'd look for some of those small leather (or suede) cushions which use at the jewelry and watch shops to display the bracelets and wrist watches closed around. You can have one or two of those sewn to the headband.

[riceboy]

Good idea ASR

Poor Spongebob though

[purk]

Mulveling was using two layers of bubble wraps inside the headband of his Qualia. This is not new though but man...wish Sony did a much better job on the fit/finish of Qualia though. ASR, so you basically killed Mikhail's creation for the $1500 headband then

[mulveling]

That looks real nice; I'll have to copy that. The sponge should work better than bubble wrap because the extra grip on hair will reduce slippage.

[purk]

That looks real nice; I'll have to copy that. The sponge should work better than bubble wrap because the extra grip on hair will reduce slippage.

Nice of you to show up finally! Can I still borrow your Qualia for a month?