@@CustomCans I've thought a lot about the spacer and it looks very similiar to a horn waveguide. If the distance is 1.2cm from the membrane up to the end of the spacer it could act as a horn. A horn works need to be atleast 1/4 of the length of the lowest wavelength. I entered 0.012cm into some online frequency calculators and the spacer might boost some higher frequencies in the audible range. So I'm really looking to se the measurements :) This is way outside my skill level so it might not be a concern. But if it does I guess the solution would be to make the spacer shallower so the boost only occurs outside 20kHz :)
Yes I had thought about that but then factoring in the interaction with the earpad I have no idea so a bit of physical testing and tweaking will need to be done. It would be nice if I could get a small boost around 18khz where they have a dip naturally but as I said... I will have to wait and see. I have been doing some final tweaks to the design and the new prototypes are on the printer so hopefully tomorrow I will get to make some frequency plots and see where I am at
Awesome! Thank you! I personally like more of the look of the "connector bump" on the black proto at 1:11. It looks more like a flowing design, and less bulky than the one on the white.
Thanks for the feedback - the connectors I am using are quite chunky so would not fit in those but I will be designing a couple of different versions - smaller connectors like 3.5mm jacks would work with the smaller connector bump
I would like to know if its possible to include some kind of locking mechanism on the outside, so you can get an extra cup to convert these to a closed headphone. otherwise something to hold a thin layer of foam between headphone cup and earpad. Love these and will buy one pair if you offer it :)
I think a piece of foam could be fitted to these but I will check - and yes, once I get this version finished off I can try to design a closed backed version
Thank you for the video and your work! it looks very promising! There is still one more question in these headphones. The headband of the Arc presses on the upper point of the head. If you can do something about it, it will be the perfect headphones! Good luck!
Sorry yes I forgot to mention, the original headband will fit and I will see if I can design a version that takes the same sockets so you can reuse the sockets and cables
Wicked design, would love to use it though not sure I'd be comfortable having the drivers exposed like that - any chance a thin piece of fabric like the one that came with the headphones would fit between the magnets and the enclosure? Cheers, very much enjoying following this project.
@@CustomCans ofc you do^^ The possibilities, man. I mean i have no idea what your guy would charge, but considering what people are willing to pay to express their individuality over customizing their possessions, this is a no-brainer really. and sorry if that came across a wee bit cynical ;)
This looks really promising! Can't wait to hear your sound impression and measurements of these!
Yes - I hope there is a noticeable improvement
@@CustomCans I've thought a lot about the spacer and it looks very similiar to a horn waveguide. If the distance is 1.2cm from the membrane up to the end of the spacer it could act as a horn. A horn works need to be atleast 1/4 of the length of the lowest wavelength. I entered 0.012cm into some online frequency calculators and the spacer might boost some higher frequencies in the audible range. So I'm really looking to se the measurements :) This is way outside my skill level so it might not be a concern. But if it does I guess the solution would be to make the spacer shallower so the boost only occurs outside 20kHz :)
Yes I had thought about that but then factoring in the interaction with the earpad I have no idea so a bit of physical testing and tweaking will need to be done. It would be nice if I could get a small boost around 18khz where they have a dip naturally but as I said... I will have to wait and see. I have been doing some final tweaks to the design and the new prototypes are on the printer so hopefully tomorrow I will get to make some frequency plots and see where I am at
Awesome! Thank you!
I personally like more of the look of the "connector bump" on the black proto at 1:11. It looks more like a flowing design, and less bulky than the one on the white.
Thanks for the feedback - the connectors I am using are quite chunky so would not fit in those but I will be designing a couple of different versions - smaller connectors like 3.5mm jacks would work with the smaller connector bump
I would like to know if its possible to include some kind of locking mechanism on the outside, so you can get an extra cup to convert these to a closed headphone. otherwise something to hold a thin layer of foam between headphone cup and earpad. Love these and will buy one pair if you offer it :)
I think a piece of foam could be fitted to these but I will check - and yes, once I get this version finished off I can try to design a closed backed version
Thank you for the video and your work! it looks very promising! There is still one more question in these headphones. The headband of the Arc presses on the upper point of the head. If you can do something about it, it will be the perfect headphones! Good luck!
I will have a think and see if there is an easy way to do that
nice design 🥰 but what about the original hifiman headband, does it fit?
Sorry yes I forgot to mention, the original headband will fit and I will see if I can design a version that takes the same sockets so you can reuse the sockets and cables
@@CustomCans that would be sick! you are a wizard with this shit :D
Any opinion on the alliexpress headband? How it compares with the original? I think that the stock headband is horrible after some minutes.
Wicked design, would love to use it though not sure I'd be comfortable having the drivers exposed like that - any chance a thin piece of fabric like the one that came with the headphones would fit between the magnets and the enclosure? Cheers, very much enjoying following this project.
When we get to the testing phase, I will try a few things... maybe some mesh can be added
uuuh...i have a vision of some custom airbrushed cans :)
hmmmm ..... I know a guy who could make that happen ;)
@@CustomCans ofc you do^^ The possibilities, man.
I mean i have no idea what your guy would charge, but considering what people are willing to pay to express their individuality over customizing their possessions, this is a no-brainer really.
and sorry if that came across a wee bit cynical ;)
Looking good😎
Thanks 👍
Can I ask what tool did you use to get the 3.5mm jack removed from the housing?
I tried to remove some glue with a blade and then used some pliers to break it loose
@@CustomCans Watching your final assembly video and saw what you did haha, thank you so much
wow it look really nice... i will try after for sure...appreciated. have you try it will brainwavz pad?
No I have not tried different pads yet
Can u link the headband on AliExpress please
This is the one I purchased with the wooden cups www.aliexpress.com/item/4000296905554.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.52273b8dgPRvT9
Do you know if it fits the original earcup ? Finding a replacement : )
Yes it will fit the original cups
Thank you very much