"Mad Dog" by MrSpeakers, modified Fostex T50RP review - Page 215

Send a message to Leather CPR about their product and here is the reply that I received:

Thank you for your email!  Leather CPR is the only leather cleaner and
conditioner on the market that has been dermatologist tested, and safe when
used on leather items that come in contact with skin.

As far as using it on earphones, that's a first for us.  I really depends on
how sensitive your skin is.  If you have highly sensitive skin, we would not
suggest using it. 

Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Best regards,
CPR Cleaning Product


-----Original Message-----

I was interested in using your Leather CPR to care for some Lamb Leather ear
pads on a higher-end pair of headphones.

Is there any information available concerning the use of the product on
something that will be in contact with the skin for prolonged periods?

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Basically the recommendation I gave. Seeing as their probably aren't many other products that even claim to have done testing, this might not be a bad way to go.

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Originally Posted by antimatter 

So here's a mod for everybodey but dan. Take a beyer headband pad and attach to the topside of the leather comfort strap not the bottom. Will make the headphones feel light and airy and ubercomfy, supercheap as well. 

While I don't really understand or agree with the rest of antimatter's post, I am curious about trying out the headband mod he mentioned. The Mad Dogs have been really comfortable so far for, except clamping force a bit, but if this would add even more comfort I'm willing to try it. 

Has anyone done this the way he is mentioning?

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Originally Posted by antimatter 

So here's a mod for everybodey but dan. Take a beyer headband pad and attach to the topside of the leather comfort strap not the bottom. Will make the headphones feel light and airy and ubercomfy, supercheap as well. Dan just punished me for not returning his headphones to him within my fifteen day alloted time so if I see a premium leatther comfort strap out I'll be seenin ya in court dan. I also found your arguments with your $1400 headphone and the schiit asgard 2 example to be extremly smug an disrespectful. Like I've never had to return stuff or ask for an upgrade. 98% of the times whether it was walmart or joe schmo's headphone shop if I wasn't happy wit somthin it was taken care of. Sorry I gota be the jerk to treat you this lesson but the customer is always right even when they're wrong. You might be the world's best headphone builder right now but you could really use a seminar on how to take care of your customers.

You're upset because you missed a clear and fair 15-day deadline (which you agreed to by purchasing the product)? Sounds more like an issue on your part, not Dan's. And you're seriously mentioning a retailer like Wal-Mart for your comparisons? The two operations are not even comparable in the slightest.

What's wrong with demonstrating the value of a product relative to much more expensive products? If one is generally humble and honest about it, which Dan is (he even backs up claims with measurements), isn't that something that most consumers should praise?

I'm not so sure Dan is the smug and disrespectful one in this scenario.

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Originally Posted by Kamakahah 

While I don't really understand or agree with the rest of antimatter's post, I am curious about trying out the headband mod he mentioned. The Mad Dogs have been really comfortable so far for, except clamping force a bit, but if this would add even more comfort I'm willing to try it. 

Has anyone done this the way he is mentioning?

I taped a leftover T50RP earpad piece onto the bottom of my MD headband, haha. It isn't pretty, but it does the trick.

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Originally Posted by vaed 

Please don't remind me. As a metalhead, the smoothness of response makes blasting my death metal waaaay too tempting. 

Thank you very much, gentlemen, for planting this seed.   I'm printing this post out and hanging on my wall so I know who to blame for my upcoming hearing degradation.

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Originally Posted by antimatter 

So here's a mod for everybodey but dan. Take a beyer headband pad and attach to the topside of the leather comfort strap not the bottom. Will make the headphones feel light and airy and ubercomfy, supercheap as well. Dan just punished me for not returning his headphones to him within my fifteen day alloted time so if I see a premium leatther comfort strap out I'll be seenin ya in court dan. I also found your arguments with your $1400 headphone and the schiit asgard 2 example to be extremly smug an disrespectful. Like I've never had to return stuff or ask for an upgrade. 98% of the times whether it was walmart or joe schmo's headphone shop if I wasn't happy wit somthin it was taken care of. Sorry I gota be the jerk to treat you this lesson but the customer is always right even when they're wrong. You might be the world's best headphone builder right now but you could really use a seminar on how to take care of your customers.

Whatever that guy had, I want the same.

On the subject of leather care, I've used hand/face moisturizer on pads before with no adverse effect. (and my face was fine too, thanks for asking ) I'm sure it depends on the kind used, but I'm just throwing that out there. 

I bought Mad Dogs  three months ago, very satisfied  with the customer service.  Now Dan offers an upgrade and I'm  happy to order Alpha pads

I think that the price is very honest. For comparison:  I paid 32 € for AKG 601 pads, while Alpha price is 52  €,  including international shipping (Italy), and you have to consider that Akg pads are velour, Alpha pads lambskin.

I really love this headphone and think Dan deserves very positive feedback about his customer service.

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I've cleaned up the discussion of antimatter's issue. Please move on people. Thanks.

^^ The man, coming in to shut us down.  J/K . Thanks for your help.

Anyone tried the alphapads on HE-400/500, maybe I will order an extra pair
 

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Originally Posted by BleaK 

Anyone tried the alphapads on HE-400/500, maybe I will order an extra pair
 

I tried Dog pads with my HE-400. The sounds is blurry.

I tried angle Denon J$pads with my Mad Dog, the the sounds is muddy, blurry.

I switch back after 30s of listening on both.

Some member here common often Stax Pad on the Mad Dog, and now Dan came out the same shape of Stax pad for 1/3 of the price. It will be an awesome pad.

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Originally Posted by sonitus mirus 

I don't like Mad Dogs, oh no, I love them! (shout out to 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday)

 

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I was going to use the Mad Dogs to replace my work headphones (AT M50), but now I might consider getting a second pair to use in place of my Denons at home.  

 

Thanks Dan!

Most welcome!

I apologize if this is already mentioned, but what are the alpha pads trying to accomplish in terms of the sound? How about compared to the Dog Pads? I ordered a pair. Just curious now.

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Originally Posted by gmoney9438 

I apologize if this is already mentioned, but what are the alpha pads trying to accomplish in terms of the sound? How about compared to the Dog Pads? I ordered a pair. Just curious now.

http://noblehifi.blogspot.com/2013/02/old-dog-new-pads-review.html