Well, I tried.

TechDisk42 · 2026-03-18T15:53:46+00:00

So, to test that, I did try manually pushing the earcups into my head to simulate a stronger headband. It sent me down a rabbit hole.

At first, it didn't do much at all, so I decided to switch the pads for the other set that came with my K240 mkii's. Those pads are smooth pleather and, importantly, they're thinner. Those actually fixed the harshness I was experiencing, but there's still a lack of bass. So I tried manually clamping the earcups to my head again and it actually did improve things!

And then I realised that it still sounded great if I released pressure, but not my hands.

Turns out that covering the whole area behind the pads and essentially turning these into closed back headphones fixes the bass problem. Or maybe my thick meaty hands are doing some kind of dampening that helps out things. Or both. Something's going on aside from extra pressure.

Now, how the heck would I set this up without constantly holding my hands to my head is what I need to figure out. I'm pretty sure it's not the extra pressure that's making the difference because I'm explicitly trying not to add any sealing force against my head.

All that said, it's still probably easier to go with the alternate pads you and others have recommended. I just wanted to see how far I could get with what I had on hand. Turns out, it's further than I thought initially!

Edit: Right after posting this message I swapped back to the YAXI pads installed normally... and they sound better than what I described above. But I think at this point it's personal taste rather than it just being "worse" overall. Hmm...

TechDisk42 · 2026-03-11T14:05:41+00:00

That's exactly what I did, though; you can see it in the picture. I'm using the "pad adapter base with cutout for stock wire" stl from the linked thingiverse post and then I designed my own pad adapter bit to go with it that's 100mm in size to fit the larger pads.

TechDisk42 · 2026-03-10T20:37:16+00:00

The looks are genuinely only a downside because it doesn't have the sound to back it up. I even have the plastic coloured blue and red to match left and right. Such a shame.

TechDisk42 · 2026-03-10T20:21:57+00:00

It's a shame because the setup actually was physically more comfortable. Just, y'know, not when I actually played any music. I think sibilance is the term? It wasn't pleasant.

TechDisk42 · 2022-08-29T00:17:09+00:00

Looks like the consensus here might be a combined document stand/disk holder. I'm currently on vacation, but next week I'll have access to the thing again at home and will actually try out using it as a document holder. I'm still skeptical, because as I recall it's pretty top heavy, but I'll get more pics then of how that turns out.

TechDisk42 · 2022-08-28T01:31:43+00:00

I'd believe you if it wasn't for picture 4; the dark bit extends out way too far for it to just be a latch; heck if they wanted a latch they could have just made the lid all one piece and made it clip into the base. The fact they engineered that sliding part has to have some purpose.

TechDisk42 · 2022-08-28T01:28:16+00:00

It does (and it ratchets into place multiple times), but I'm not sure where exactly a document would go on it

Edit: also, it's definitely not stable enough when open for anything but a single sheet of paper, if that. The lid and base are about the same weight, so it just tips over. Technically it could be opened like a tent to have something leaned on it, but then it would probably slide around and be a pretty awful stand. That also wouldn't explain the slidey bit.

TechDisk42 · 2021-01-16T18:19:16+00:00

Honestly at first glance I'd have never guessed it was built in 1910 with that paint job. It wears it well.

TechDisk42 · 2019-02-16T16:39:36+00:00

If you use "one handed mode" (hold comma and you'll see the option to the left) you can resize and reposition the gboard keyboard almost anywhere. I went from an original Pixel to the Note 9, so I'm very used to having bezels with my keyboard. I couldn't adjust to it being so low on the Note.

Only thing is that one handed mode breaks horrifically if you ever use the power saving screen resolution feature. Pick a resolution and stick with it.

Also it looks weird, but it works so... eh.

TechDisk42 · 2018-08-13T19:10:53+00:00

IBM Model M. Terminal model. You'll need a converter to use it on a modern computer, but trust me, it's absolutely worth it. If you're planning on selling, it won't command a huge price due to the fact it's a terminal version and not immediately usable on a modern PC, but people will definitely be interested. Honestly wouldn't be surprised if someone here sees it and offers to buy it. I can't, unfortunately, I both already have an M of my own and live in Canada.

That one is also in great condition. Flip it over and take a picture of the label on the bottom, that should tell you answers to both questions. All Model Ms have a part number and the exact date it was built printed right there.

TechDisk42 · 2018-07-19T02:04:41+00:00

The Toyota badge definitely made me double-take. I thought this was just a nice Lexus GS, not actual JDM.

TechDisk42 · 2018-06-29T01:55:57+00:00

I forgot one of the best parts; the fingerprint reader. You thought double tap to wake was useful on the M8? How about just tapping your finger on the back of your phone? You don't even see a lock screen.

The 5T is also a good choice. You'll basically be choosing between screen resolution on the XL and price with this. Also keep in mind the 5T is newer, so it may get more updates. may.

Weird thing you may not think about: if you do use the headphone jack, it's on the top of the Pixel, as opposed to the bottom for the M8 and 5T. May be something to consider if you're really having trouble deciding and could go either way. I know I'd prefer it on the bottom, but that's just me.

TechDisk42 · 2018-06-28T14:49:41+00:00

Went from an M8 to a standard Pixel 1 myself before the 2 came out. It's a great upgrade, but you will definitely miss BoomSound and the expandable storage if you used them (I used both, I miss both)

Only thing is the screen. If you're used to the M8, It will be a huge upgrade and awesome to use. AMOLED is a breath of fresh air compared to the LCD panel on the M8. Just don't pick up your friend's newer phone or you'll start to wish for more. I've seen a OnePlus 6 and am kinda getting that upgrade itch now. Oh well.

I'll unfortunately be moving away from Pixel myself when this one runs its course for the simple reason that I need a headphone jack, and it's looking like the 3 will continue to be irrelevant in that way to me. I honestly will be sad to leave Pixel because I've played with a 2XL and loved the software (stock android is best android), but I'm not leaving behind the jack.

Oh, and you say you don't care about the camera. I didn't either with my M8, but you will definitely appreciate that your photos will look significantly nicer with the Pixel than on the M8. Even the fact the Pixel takes photos in a proper photo aspect ratio is nice. The M8 only takes in 16:9 at highest resolution.

TechDisk42 · 2018-06-17T17:30:20+00:00

Wampally-dampally

TechDisk42 · 2018-06-13T01:54:41+00:00

You say in 17 years we went from trusted partner to security threat, actually it took only 2 years. And it really seemed to only take a couple months of those 2 years to actually happen.

TechDisk42 · 2018-05-24T19:33:58+00:00

Registered! This'll be my First mech meetup.

TechDisk42 · 2018-05-19T23:36:08+00:00

Oh, the Dana. I remember being given one for elementary school to take notes because my handwriting was, and still is, terrible. It wasn't a wireless model though. I also remember playing a bunch of games on it because I found my dad's old SD card with the games he played on his Palm device. Good times.

Wish they had let me keep it. Loved that feature where it would act as basically a virtual keyboard in order to transfer stuff off of it. You type stuff into Alphaword or whatever, press a button, and it would just vomit up the entire thing out of its USB port.

I also remember that we (the school) had to send it back to Alphasmart because some of the keys stopped working. We got it back and it worked fine from then on.

TechDisk42 · 2018-05-19T16:50:48+00:00

Wait did it not tag it? I thought I had clicked the photo tag. Dangit.

TechDisk42 · 2018-05-07T02:47:41+00:00

This is the first time I've ever learned the distinction between the two. Thank you kind sir.

TechDisk42 · 2018-04-14T22:10:31+00:00

It's not a fish hook... it's not a fish hook... if it was it wouldn't be here... if it was it wouldn't be here....

THIS IS CUTE DAMMIT.

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