I included an in-depth pad comparison in my review, while I also posted here about my findings with the pads.And I’m surprised that the reviewers haven’t specified what pads that was mounted on the headphones as far as I can remember. Correct me if I’m wrong.
The two pairs is in my experience are very different in sound.
The usual reviewers don't have the time to pay attention to such details, it's all about pumping out the review in the shortest amount of time, then they are onto the next. Can't say I haven't been guilty of this in the past, but with the SR2, I really took my time.