Why did I do this? I don't know, don't question great epic things lol.
The phiaton ms400 technically has on ear pads even though its said to have circumaurial. this is not a review of the stock version. Here is my overall review on the stock version
After working on a Sennheiser HD 485 mod earlier today, I said to myself "hmm, mike. It looks like these velor pads are the perfect size and would fit on the Phiaton MS-400. I was correct. Its a perfect fit with amazing results, improving the comfort on an already very comfortable set.
The ms400s have a clip on locker plate that their stock earpads slip under that snaps on and off holding the edges of the pad material on the backside in place firmly. Well, I took those off and just slipped the HD485 velors right over the entire cup. They are the perfect size and will not come off easily. You could toss them around and not have to worry about the hd485 velors slipping off. Awesome.
Not that anything was wrong with the stock version at all, but this is just one of those simple epic wins you come across now and then. Bass is definitely a little airier and more spacious due to the extra distance from you and the drivers, as in the stock version your ears are much closer. Clarity is boosted just a bit, but I had to test and retest for hours to make sure it was true. It was, not much but just noticeable i think.
COMFORT is through the roof into space somewhere. This is officially the most comfortable set I've ever used, bar none, end. The stock ms400s pads has a screen on them, the velors do not and this is a rare case where the highs dont become harsh and the bass is improved. It definitely moves through the velor much more efficiently. Sure sound leakage is not much higher, but the pads are easily swappable. I'd much rather use velor pads at home and the stock ones when im out and about.
Im...im...so happy T_T
Perfect amount of tension on the pads to keep them stuck on the cups = epic win
Edited by swbf2cheater - 10/6/10 at 2:01am
