TonyNewman
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Maybe not even then. If the successor isn't significantly better then I will pass and remain content with my modded HE6.
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Maybe not even then. If the successor isn't significantly better then I will pass and remain content with my modded HE6.
preproman
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It would not be easy to surpass the HE-6. Remember Dr. Fang created other HPs before HE-6.
jazzfan
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UPDATED EAR PAD MODS
3. Ear Pad Mod - Replace stock pads (see options below) - http://www.head-fi.org/t/572327/mission-replace-the-hifiman-ear-pads-with-other-brand-ear-pads
Popular ear pad replacement options
- Denon D2000/D5000/D7000 Pads (Synthetic Leather)
- Audeze Microsuede Pads (Leather Free aka Vegans)
- HiFiMAN FocusPad/FocusPad-A (Synthetic)
- MrSpeakers Alpha Dog Pads (Leather)
- Lawton Audio Angle Pads for Denon (Leather)
Happy to help!
lojay
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Thanks. Has anyone done a detailed comparison of the Focus Pads and Vegan Pads with a HE6 that already has the Fuzzor and open grill / re grill mods?
How did you make the Mr Speakers AD pads fit? I bought a pair and could not figured it out.
jazzfan
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Given those specific parameters, I'm not aware of such a comparison. Perhaps, others on this thread can speak to those specifics.
Out of the replacement options listed, I've only had experience with the Audeze pads. What follows is a description of the method I used. This might also work for you.
To attach the Audeze pads, you can either stretch the pads over the stock plastic rings from a pair of HE-6 pads, or as I did in my case, fashion your own rings. To do that, I cut rings out of thick black construction paper (see pic) modeled directly after the size and shape if HE-6 plastic rings. The type of material used for the ring will vary depending on the amount of stiffness you are trying to achieve. Thick construction paper was sufficient for my needs, however a stiffer plastic sheet like that used for binder covers could be used as well. The new rings should provide enough stiffness for pads to hold the proper shape (this was not an issue with Audeze pads as they come with rings), and the rings provide additional support needed for the Velcro dots I used to secure the pads. I inserted the new rings between leather backing and the stock rings of the Audeze pads, then applied four Velcro dots around each ring as a means to temporarily secure the pads. I used 5/8 in. Velcro self-adhesive dots (called Clear coins) purchased from Michaels. The ones I purchased are very thin, worked well, and were around $3 or $4, if I recall.
I took this approach so I could quickly swap pads for direct comparisons. As I mentioned, there's a chance this method will work for Alpha pads, but I can't say for sure since I've only used this approach with the Audeze pads. It might be worth a try. If you do, post back to let me know if you have any success with this approach. Good luck.
BTW... I appreciate your many contributions to the discussions here on Head-Fi. Several of my headphone purchase decisions have been influenced by opinions that you (and others here) have expressed on Head-Fi. Thanks.
The HFM ring fit in the Alpha pad quite well. Then the pad snapped in place as the HFM pads fit. If you have continued problems let me know and I'll remove a pad and take a photo for you. Just ask.
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Out this way rollin' with LA TH900 Leather pads.
Given those specific parameters, I'm not aware of such a comparison. Perhaps, others on this thread can speak to those specifics.
Out of the replacement options listed, I've only had experience with the Audeze pads. What follows is a description of the method I used. This might also work for you.
To attach the Audeze pads, you can either stretch the pads over the stock plastic rings from a pair of HE-6 pads, or as I did in my case, fashion your own rings. To do that, I cut rings out of thick black construction paper (see pic) modeled directly after the size and shape if HE-6 plastic rings. The type of material used for the ring will vary depending on the amount of stiffness you are trying to achieve. Thick construction paper was sufficient for my needs, however a stiffer plastic sheet like that used for binder covers could be used as well. The new rings should provide enough stiffness for pads to hold the proper shape (this was not an issue with Audeze pads as they come with rings), and the rings provide additional support needed for the Velcro dots I used to secure the pads. I inserted the new rings between leather backing and the stock rings of the Audeze pads, then applied four Velcro dots around each ring as a means to temporarily secure the pads. I used 5/8 in. Velcro self-adhesive dots (called Clear coins) purchased from Michaels. The ones I purchased are very thin, worked well, and were around $3 or $4, if I recall.
I took this approach so I could quickly swap pads for direct comparisons. As I mentioned, there's a chance this method will work for Alpha pads, but I can't say for sure since I've only used this approach with the Audeze pads. It might be worth a try. If you do, post back to let me know if you have any success with this approach. Good luck.
BTW... I appreciate your many contributions to the discussions here on Head-Fi. Several of my headphone purchase decisions have been influenced by opinions that you (and others here) have expressed on Head-Fi. Thanks.
I am using the Audeze vegan pads right now. They are attached to the HE-6 using the black ring of the original HE-6 pads and work great. I tried the AD pads but I thought there was no way to place the ring inside them like the Audeze pads because they are smaller in diameter. I will have to double check those.
Thanks for your kind words. I have always tried to be as open and honest as I can in my posts and always tried to remember that the beauty of this hobby is that it is very subjective. We all hear different, have different taste in sound and/or music so my comments are always in base of my personal opinions and preference. I am glad you find them useful.
I need to double check them because I bought an extra pair of AD pads to try with the HE-6 (uisng the Audeze pads now) but when I tried to installed the black ring in them I thought it was too big in diameter for them.
Skooks
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Can you also describe the difference in sound and comfort from the Audeze pads compared to the HFM stock pads? Also, which of the pads is your personal best pad for the HE-6?
Thanks for your posts.
Thanks for your posts.
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Is there a consensus on the best replacement pads? FocusPad-A seem like a good choice.
Ihave tried Beyerdynamic pads, Denon, JMoney and Audeze Vegan. Form those IMO the Audeze are the best in comfort and sound. IMO with the Audeze the soundstage got bigger and more in front of you rather than on the sides. There is more sense of space to me. Another headfier frien of mine go the vegan and shares my opinion. That's th eway he is usiig them with an Audio-gd Master 9. That pairing sound great too!
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