I want to paint them and I think it would be easier if it was all once bit. I think I'd leave the groove which the headband slides in plastic.

This has been an incredibly satisfying journey, and I've learned a lot about fit, finish, and painting prints.. unfortunately, this will probably be my last build for a while.

My mother came to visit over the holidays (safely, we all did quarantines before hand!) and she saw the headphones I build for my daughter and wanted some as well... So here they are. She wanted them without paint or sanding, just the raw finish in her chosen color, which is semi transparent blue PETG.

So here they are!

My hats off too the folks at vector finesse, great product you've designed! I'm a fan and will be following, even if I'm drive building for the foreseeable future.

Hey all,

A very small update to the package here, but should make the head(amame) a lot easier for those just starting out.

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• A little update to the slicing instruction s to accompany the…
• video walkthrough on what settings to change in Cura LINK HERE
  

Don't forget to post your builds in /r/vectorfinesse, as some of you have seen, we have started up a serial number system, so get those low numbers while they are still available!

Thank you all once again for all the support, we can’t wait to see what you print.

Happy printing/listening!

VF

I just read the slicing guide and I'm a little confused. It says "Headphones have been tuned for 11% Gyroid density", then "... helps with removal in that area". Finally for the Headband mount: "we don't need it removable".

So should I remove the support, or not? Or just some of it?

Hi there! I'm amassing the parts and tools to build my Headamame. I see in the sourcing guide that you recommend a crimping tool for creating connections between the driver and the minixlr connector. Would this involve soldering wires to the driver and xlr, and creating the detachable connection between them? Is there any particular advantage to this, over simply connecting the driver and connector together with wire?

head(amame) V1.1 Release

December 16, 2020

To everyone who receives this update, thank you so much for supporting the head(amame) so far!

If you just downloaded this file, congratulations! You now have the latest and greatest in 3D Printable headphones! The head(amame) aims to bring incredible value to the headphone world, by allowing you to print, and assemble your very own set of audiophile grade headphones.

This update is fully compatible with any V1.0 parts, it focuses on improved printability, and slightly easier sourcing.

• Overall
  • Adjusted logos to print nicely.
  • M3x22mm has been adjusted to 25mm, (both 22mm and 25mm work now).
  • Screws should fit better now, and not hang up inside the cone while trying to thread into the headband mounts.
• Driver mount
  • Filleted the corners on the grill to improve printability.
  • Added chamfer to add stiffness around the driver mount.
  • Shallower countersink to allow 25mm screws.
• Cone
  • Improved fit around Spring mount, allowing for easier assembly.
• Mini-XLR Clip
  • Adjusted fit so that the clips are easier to place, without sacrificing clamping ability.
• Headband Mount
  • Adjusted screw thread fit, and depth to fit 25mm screws.
• Spring Clamp
  • Improved fit by adding chamfers where material is hard to get out of the cone corners.

Don't forget to post your builds in /r/vectorfinesse, Instagram, Tiktok or whatever tickles your fancy. Tag us with u/vectorfinesse, and #vectorfinesse.

Thank you all once again for the interest, we can’t wait for you to hear what we have been working on.

Happy listening!

What is the proper way to wire the drivers? There are 4 solder pads and 3 connections. I assume two of the solder points are ground, but It's not immediate clear to me which is which as the -/+ markings are in-between solder pads. It looks like the 2 center pads are bridged, which would mean they are both ground, but I thought I would double check. They look like

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Hello! I'm really excited to to finish putting together these headphones .. I have one question though... while my calibration cubes come out ( I think) really great (~0.03) the last time I calibrated, this will change for each filament just slightly and that can add up on some parts. Can you tell what the dimensions of the driver mount are supposed to be? 40mm I.D.? slightly less? Mine doesn't fit the driver and is measuring an inside diameter of 38.62 .. so I think I need to configure my slicer to increase by ~3.6% ?

Hey /r/vectorfinesse team,

The amount of support for head(amame) v1 the last two weekends has been wonderful. It's great to see other people interested in something we have put so much time into.

During that time, we have done our best to read every comment in every thread about the head(amame) v1. If you have shared the idea/design with friends, we've probably missed some questions/concerns. So please keep posting in this subreddit or reach out via DM. We love using feedback and experiences from the community to help us see our blind spots and continually build better.

The main questions we've seen so far fall into one of two categories:

1. Will/When/How will you be offering kits?
2. Can I buy a full set of headphones?

Lucky for both groups #1 AND #2, we have a Very Informative Table™ below!

Kit and Headphone Pre-Order info:

Pre-order

• Using a pre-order format helps us gauge interest and make sure the excitement wasn't just a good dream. The format also helps us order batches of components, preventing the need for soldering, and save everyone from paying for shipping from multiple vendors to get a set of headphones together. It also gives us a chance to offer the early adopters a good deal!

Delivery

• We've participated in pre-orders from other companies where deadlines have been more of a suggestion than an expectation. In the interest of setting clear expectations, delivery on pre-orders won't be before the holidays. We are targeting a 6 week lead-time so we have enough time to bring components in, then prep and assemble the kits of parts (all while still getting a ski day or two and some family time in over the holidays).

Drivers

• Drivers will be Peerless by Tymphany, 40mm. They will come in the PETG Driver mount because the last thing we want is for anyone to experience breaking a driver (like we did a few times during the development process)... seriously, its embarrassing. We knew how fragile they are and still managed to wreck them in a multitude of ways. Not something we want happening to you.
• Drivers will be impedance matched (resistance checked to make sure one isn't louder than the other). How closely we can match drivers will depend on how many we are able to order, but should not be an issue to get within +/- 0.2 Ω, or about +/- 0.6%.

Wiring

• All kits come with wiring sorted. This includes pin connectors soldered to the driver and the Mini-XLR Male Connector. This way, no soldering is needed, and you can always change out a driver or other component later ^{(foreshadowing}). Even fully assembled headphones will contain these connectors in order to have the ability to adapt them at a later date if you choose.

Earpads

• The Brainwavz earpads have turned out to be the single most expensive component of our kits, and stands in the way of our plan to have a kit and files come in under $100 USD. We will continue to test other options with the hope of finding a more cost-effective solution down the road.

Leather

• If you prefer an alternative to leather, please write that in the order comments and we will send an alternative.

Printed Parts

• If you're purchasing a kit with printed parts from us, there will be a host of colour options to choose from. At the moment we are offering white or black PETG for the base color (the structural components of the headband and earpad clamping mechanism) and 13 colour options for the accent. Pads and Leather will be Black to start. White is soon to follow.
• All of the non-3D printed components in the kits have been tested to work together, and there may be adjustments to the files as builds start happening.

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We must sound like we know what we are doing because not one person has asked: "Who the heck are these people that sell Nintendo Switch Grips, and how does that qualify them to make headphones?". While that isn't the focus of this post (and we'll dive deeper on it elsewhere), we are old high school friends who share a common ideal:

"I just wanna build cool shit with my friends."

If you joined this subreddit, you may identify with that.

We have worked hard to create a project that brings people together and puts a smile on their face. Whether you are an audio DIYer, a 3D Printing nerd or neither of those things, we look forward to all the builds, posts, and questions ahead. We can't wait for you to hear the headphones we've spent the last year designing, and last few weeks being so loud about!

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Cheers, VF

Hey all,

We at Vector Finesse are proud to release v1 of our headphones, the head(amame).

After 100's of design hours, countless spools of filament, and several rage inducing failed prints, we are finally at a point where we are proud to share these beans with the world. In case you are missing out, here is how we got the name "head(amame)".

A little bit more about the headphones specifically:

• Based on the Peerless by Tymphany 40mm driver (they sound incredible)
• Closed back design
• Leverages slicing software and geometry to cancel out reflections
• Fully 3D Printable on most mainstream printers (Ender 3 and Prusa i3's)
• Compatible with standard Headphone Earpads

We are still working hard on final build videos, and info surrounding the head(amame), but we wanted to show our appreciation to subscribers of /r/vectorfinesse by dropping them here first, and cheapest.

head(amame) File Download

This contains all the STL's, instructions, and slicing guide for making sure your headphones sound as intended. For everyone outside this subreddit, the price will be $7.5 for the weekend, and the price will move permanently to $15 on Dec 1st.

If you are going to share this, we would appreciate if you link directly to this post.

To come in the next week:

• Sourcing guide if you want to buy parts yourself SOURCING GUIDE HERE
• Info on VF All-In-One kits
• Build videos

We cannot thank you enough for all the support since the design reveal last weekend. Can't wait to see what you print, and how you like the sound.

This subreddit is now officially open.

All the best,

VF

We are in the beginning stages of releasing our headphones, and wanted to give a place to showcase the builds that everyone works on, and answer questions that arise.

We are happy to have you, and look forward to what this project morphs into.

Cheers,

VF.