Backphones Ear Pinch Adjustment

[flysar]

Backphones tend to pinch the top of my ear and don't lay flat on my ear.
I was considering opening up the bend a little by using a heat gun.
I see there is a wire thru to the other ear piece but I don't think it'll get hot enough to cause damage.
Any other ideas?

 

[HuntinDog]

Sounds like a workable idea.
I agree... if careful I don't think the heat will hurt.
Mine pinch after awhile also.
let us know how it works, I'm sure there are plenty that would like to know.

 

[John (Australia)]

I have found mine feel more comfortable if I don't open the two folding sections on either side arm to their fullest position.

 

[flysar]

Using my heat gun, on low, I opened them up (larger gap) and put a little twist to them.
By doing this and not hinging them all the way open (thank you John) they sit flat on my ear, top-bottom and front-back, without pinching the top of my ears and I have full contact across the pad.
... they still work too!
Folded in stow position after bending. I didn't think about taking a before but you may be able to use this for reference.

 

[flysar]

Here's another before/after shot

 

[amberjack]

thanks for the pics do they work better with glasses like that also?

thanks

AJ

 

[flysar]

I wear glasses and the test fit is good.
Probably do a hunt on Wed or Thur and I'll report back.

When stowing in the protective case I did remove the puck and put it between the pads; better fit that way.

thanks for the pics do they work better with glasses like that also?

thanks

AJ

 

[amberjack]

thanks flysar appreciate the feedback look forward to your report

AJ

I wear glasses and the test fit is good.
Probably do a hunt on Wed or Thur and I'll report back.

When stowing in the protective case I did remove the puck and put it between the pads; better fit that way.

thanks for the pics do they work better with glasses like that also?

thanks

AJ

 

[flysar]

2+ hr hunt and the comfort is much better, hardly noticed them. No irritation afterwards

 

[amberjack]

Thanks

AJ

 

[Foiled]

Thanks for the tip, finally got around to bending mine today, didn't even notice them on for the 3 hours
I was out this time, I had used them all day Saturday and my ears were aching! I have always looked forward to taking the things off because they hurt so bad! Not anymore, now I can hear the tones better.