# Does anyone have a Dream Air and did you need to modify it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Pimax Discussion\ **Created:** [April 18, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031 "2026-04-18T11:30:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/octofox/32/27596_2.png) [@Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Octofox)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/1 "2026-04-18T11:30:53Z")
Hi all, the old gen headsets needed a lot of modding to get the comfort levels right for extended use. I’m hoping the Dream Air is much more usable out of the box with its small form factor and low weight. That said, there are still questions about the standard headstrap (am aware there’s new ones coming down the line from Pimax) and face cushion. I’ll wait until I receive mine before reaching for any 3rd party options, but just wondering if anyone has already found improvements that they recommend. Eg I see Studioform Creative are offering a few things now. Thanks 🙏🏽 ---
**Author:** ![caboose](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/34f0e0/32.png) [@caboose](https://forum.openmr.com/u/caboose)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/2 "2026-04-18T14:06:11Z")
I received mine yesterday and modded it immediately. The comfort would probably be fine, at least on the back strap, but I didn’t like how inflexible the material was and having to unlatch the Velcro strap. So before I even got the headset I ordered a 3D printed adapter for the AVP dual knit band, as well as the dual knit band itself. I learned of the mod through a Pimax email. I also ordered the Studioform face gasket that hasn’t started shipping orders yet. It’s a 3D printed one that clips on and doesn’t require any magnets. However, even without this in hand yet, it’s already very comfortable with the dual knit band supporting additional weight on my head and not my face, and I was able to play around with the Dream Air yesterday for a few hours without the face pressure being too uncomfortable. I’m gonna be posting a quick impressions post on the subreddit this weekend sometime. ---
**Author:** ![Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/octofox/32/27596_2.png) [@Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Octofox)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/3 "2026-04-18T14:30:47Z")
Congratulations, hope you’re enjoying it overall so far! Thanks for the info, really useful to know. I’ll consider my options 👍🏽 ---
**Author:** ![caboose](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/34f0e0/32.png) [@caboose](https://forum.openmr.com/u/caboose)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/4 "2026-04-18T14:34:10Z")
Thanks! They’re still shipping with the temporary face gasket as well, and not the new one Martin showed in a recent video. So worth keeping that in mind as well. I just generally find studioform’s products are always more comfortable than a comparable Pimax one ---
**Author:** ![XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/ecd19e/32.png) [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/5 "2026-04-21T12:54:59Z")
Just received this for my Dream Air courtesy of the design by designer Ancillary and made by print shop surface scan here in UK £37 including tax and shipping > **[Pimax Dream Air Ancillary Gasket (MAX FOV) by Ancillary | Download free STL...](https://www.printables.com/model/1615832-pimax-dream-air-ancillary-gasket-max-fov?ref=gbc&sub_id=undefined)** ![PXL_20260421_101225111](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/e/c/ec6ad26889edaa2957f12e137ff6dfb027b06cf1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/octofox/32/27596_2.png) [@Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Octofox)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/6 "2026-04-21T15:15:42Z")
Ah great thx, yeah UK is perfect for me. I know it’s early days, but how do you find it compared to the stock one so far? ---
**Author:** ![XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/ecd19e/32.png) [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/7 "2026-04-21T18:18:32Z")
I only received it today so haven’t had the chance to assemble yet. But it certainly has more room than the stock Face mask base so looking promising already. I tried without the face mask and experienced a noticeably larger fov but without lens distortion ![PXL_20260401_054204588](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/3/f/3f9ce931895d45a8c28d6311bddd56eded78f165.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jo89](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/jo89/32/17489_2.png) [@Jo89](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Jo89)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/8 "2026-04-22T08:01:52Z")
If you own a printer or have access to printing facilities, here is a face mask that I believe is one of the best currently available. I tried the one mentioned earlier, but I found that it didn’t fit the Dream aiR properly. This one fits perfectly; it’s very pleasant and comfortable to wear. I can’t recommend it highly enough. [https://www.printables.com/model/1688465-dream-air-ergonomic-facial-interface/comments](https://www.printables.com/model/1688465-dream-air-ergonomic-facial-interface/comments) ![IMG_1515](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/0/8/087a9b03420f981f4bc54fdf85fa62b13906e4c0.jpeg) ![IMG_1510](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/b/8bb6ec8e72248df0257ad24aa0f7ae67e15d855a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/octofox/32/27596_2.png) [@Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Octofox)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/9 "2026-04-22T13:12:56Z")
Ah nice thanks. I don’t currently have access to a printer or a printing place, but will locate one if that’s the route I choose to go down 👍🏽 ---
**Author:** ![XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/ecd19e/32.png) [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/10 "2026-04-23T06:11:54Z")
Just been getting this sorted this morning These are the people I used in the UK went for 10 day service less expensive > **[3D Printing Cost Calculator | Free Pricing Tool](https://www.surfacescan.co.uk/3d-printing-calculator/#quote)** > > Our easy 3D printing cost calculator delivers an instant online price. | Upload your files to our 3D printing cost calculator and receive an instant price. Choose from a selection of materials & multiple 3D printing options. ![PXL_20260423_060546062](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/3/835ed18bbdba49f116689075d8586080fb1024cd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/ecd19e/32.png) [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/11 "2026-04-23T07:02:35Z")
Here it is. Had to cut down a third party cushion to fit the smaller plastic base. Sourcing two screws for the top as the much larger base is more prone to coming loose compared to the small stock setup, the 3d print is a little rough in places so will clean up after testing the new fit tomorrow ![PXL_20260423_065008913](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/d/e/ded6cd79e5bee93ca37a5158f6abf0cc29521050.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/ecd19e/32.png) [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/12 "2026-04-23T07:03:08Z")
![PXL_20260423_064131276.PORTRAIT](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/b/5/b5b145801f67ab5037a955afd096f298a4846760.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/octofox/32/27596_2.png) [@Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Octofox)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/13 "2026-04-23T20:44:38Z")
Ace, looking good. And comfy! ---
**Author:** ![XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/ecd19e/32.png) [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/14 "2026-04-24T06:51:41Z")
Added 2 x M2 screws which has firmly bolted the 3D printed piece to the headset - a huge improvement as it’s tricky to fit/ lock into place and I didn’t want it constantly coming loose which happened several times when handling/fitting cushion. There is a light leak where the USB ports is now exposed will place a piece of tape to block. Feels great on the face will try tomorrow. ![PXL_20260424_062722485.PORTRAIT](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/c/0/c0c15dfd99d23ded7763cfcbbce760fd74ac2192.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/ecd19e/32.png) [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/15 "2026-04-24T10:34:41Z")
Waiting for testing…. ![PXL_20260424_063444030.PORTRAIT](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/2/0/2056c570eab6a53e580804f2c6810b7d980352f1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/19863a63bd0f452a38669829a92f279c59ddd490.png) [@system](https://forum.openmr.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2026, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-dream-air-and-did-you-need-to-modify-it/43031/16 "2026-06-23T10:35:39Z")
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