AKG K340 ear pads question.

[musicman59]

Does the sound of the K340 change when the original pads are replaced with the velour pads?
If it does then how you describe the change?
Thanks.

[SonicDawg]

I think people replace them more out of reason of comfort, although some claim that they offer tighter bass response.

[Superpredator]

In my experience, velour pads create a more focused, less spacious sound, seeming to draw it out horizontally from drivers to ears whereas stock pads seem to be a bit more relaxed, immersive, and vertically roomy in sound. Bass response is increased with velours, but sounds a little cold and unnatural when compared to stock pads. Not a night and day difference, but a difference nonetheless. Velours are more comfortable and seem to improve isolation.

[musicman59]

Thanks for the information superpredator.
Do you your K340 moded? I just picked a pair and I am planning to send the Alex to be re-cabled and modified.

[philodox]

I'd agree with what Superpredator said, but the velours do calm down a bit once they soften up and wear in a little.

The changes are pretty minor, but the increased seal and bass makes the velours the clear winner IMO. Not to mention the comfort.

Originally Posted by musicman59

I just picked a pair and I am planning to send the Alex to be re-cabled and modified.

Nice.

I've been thinking about sending mine to Alex at some point, but I'm not really in a big rush.