I got an extra S knit band to thry the 3D printed clips. They didn’t quite work for me. I’m goign to try this more low-tech solution next - I have a few cable management Velcro bands I can harvest from around the home
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Finding a more comfortable head strap (MERGED)
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I got an extra S knit band to thry the 3D printed clips. They didn’t quite work for me. I’m goign to try this more low-tech solution next - I have a few cable management Velcro bands I can harvest from around the home
I just tried it using velcro. To be honest, the extra support on the top of the head made a huge difference. And it's better than the duo loop band because the solo knit band allows for more adjustment at the back of the head and tends not to slide up. This set up is not pretty....but until an official 3rd party makes some attractive and comfortable head straps....I'll settle for this. I'll just wear a hoodie😂😂😂
My major complaint is also the weight. Unless the dual loop is carefully adjusted, it gives me what I first thought to be eyestrain - a definite return-it problem - but turned out to be the weight on my upper face muscles that were stressed to keep my eyes wide open.
I can see a major plus for a third party band with BIG straps and lots of velcro. Since that has not and may not happen, I am trying my own adaptation - or at least sketching out something that might move the weight from forward to upwards.
I hope some third-party thinks there's enough of a market to produce a much better band. I can wear the AVP with the single loop for about 30 minutes before the weight gets to me. The dual loop is much better, but I find it hard to adjust so the seal is sufficiently tight without putting too much pressure on my face.
Seems like the top band needs to be connected closer to the actual headset to help distribute the weight off of the face, no?
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Or maybe a single band kind of splitting the distance where the two are now? I saw someone mention using it that way and making a surprising difference.
Or maybe a single band kind of splitting the distance where the two are now? I saw someone mention using it that way and making a surprising difference.
Trying everything, I got an old baseball cap and hacked it up with 1" wide velcro hooked here and there. That shows promise, as I got a configuration that was really comfortable and spread the weight all over the top of my head. However, it is a kluge and takes forever to put on and get adjusted, having to use my wife as assistant, but is a good first first try. So now my attempts are to make a practical version, but first I have to go into town and buy a couple more cheap caps, as the first one is pretty well in shreds.
It isn't the haters that I hate, but the posters. Specifically those who haven't bought one and don't intend to, but feel qualified to troll-plant a myriad of opinions about a device for which they have not the least experience to talk about. By the end of the first day, trying to find a valid posting for information was a genuine needle-in-haystack procedure. (and not just here, but in searching anywhere on the 'net.) And as of now, any real info is buried almost beyond the ability of google to find in any reasonable time frame.
I feel your pain. It seems to be worse with the AVP but maybe thats just the trend in general. The amount of opinions stated as fact, and wrong at that, is distressing. I approach it like reading product reviews on Amazon.
Yeah I repositioned the top one just behind the speakers, near the attach point of the existing band, and have it going straight up
Can you please share the 3d print files? Would love to print and try this out...
Not to be a jerk, but seeing these pics makes me think I don't want one at all.
"like easily more than 50% of us Vision Pro owners are about to do"
You're experience has evidently been a lot different to the majority.
Kuo’s investigation found just 1% of Vision Pro owners returned their headsets. Despite what social media warriors would have you believe.
So how did you go? Did you indeed return it, or are you still using it?
I’ve been using the solo band for weeks now. At first, it sucked. Went to the dual band, spoke with some others, more reading, videos, then decided to give the solo another shot. It’s all I use now. Extremely comfortable.
There’s a balance to using the solo band. First is ensuring you have the right light shield setup. Then, placement behind your head and tension. I wear the VP for hours on end. Haven’t given other bands another thought.
There’s a balance to using the solo band. First is ensuring you have the right light shield setup. Then, placement behind your head and tension. I wear the VP for hours on end. Haven’t given other bands another thought.
Glad it's working for you! Yes, the light seal has a lot to do with comfort, especially facial pressure. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find the best seal/cushion combination, since there are so many options. I keep saying I want to try other seals at an Apple Store, but haven't found the time.
I've used the solo and dual bands. Each has pros and cons. I prefer the feel and adjustability of the solo, but it doesn't support the AVP as well as the dual, so that's what I use.
Everyone is going to be different. If our heads were all exactly the same, that would be one thing. But they are not.
Main reason I posted was in case anyone else had similar experience - maybe it's worth given the solo band another try - or - may point to checking out different light seals.
Sometimes people over adjust single strap up or down. If you have pressure on your cheeks then move strap slightly down. Pressure will then shift to forehead. If it shifts too much to forehead then you shift strap slightly up. At some point you will find the right balance. I have really no issues now.