I recently tried replacing my Vive lenses with the Samsung Gear VR lenses and the result is incredible!
The Samsung Gear VR lenses are clear glass lenses as opposed to the Vive's Frensel lens. So replacing the default Vive lense with these gives you a clearer image, it's easier to focus on objects in your periphery, and god rays are very much reduced.
The Gear VR only cost me 15-20$ (You can find them on amazon or ebay for very cheap prices), and I went to a local library to 3d print the lens adapters which cost me less than 2$.
Basically you need to 3d print an adapter for the lenses, pop them in, and do a little bit of modification to your config file to reduce 'barrel distortion.'
The end result is well worth it.
My only caution is be VERY careful when you pop out the original Vive lenses. I nearly hit the screen with my screwdriver when I was prying them out. You also have to be very careful not to scratch or get any dust on the screens behind the lenses, because even the smallest scratch or spec of dust is very noticeable when you have the headset on.
It's a little risky (considering the price of the headset), but I highly recommend making this upgrade if you are a hands on person. It completely changes the headset and makes the image much more crisp. There is still a little bit of screen door effect, but it's not that much of a bother. The new lenses make a huge difference!
Here's the reddit post for anyone interested. Just be very careful if you do try to install the mod. Be slow. Be patient. I find the work was absolutely worth the effort!
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