Does anyone know if the Alpha pads fit on the Sony MDR-1ABT's?? Kind of not needing them now but will get them when my stock ones need to be replaced. I def need some 'cooler' pads for the warmer days but my understanding is that they alter the sound too much. I guess I'll just use them for...

  I haven't experienced any creaking or read about it either. I would replace them and get something to your liking for sure!     You know, I've seen guys at my gym with some over the ear head phones and I'm just amazing that their ears don't melt off their heads, lol!! There is...

  I ended up getting the 1ABT's when I read here in this thread that the sound of the 1ABT's were very close to wired. It also helped that I got them for a little under the same price as the 1A's, lol! I LOVE the sound of these 1ABT's!! ....and yes, the 1A's (wired version) are def heavier on...

  +1 on the Momentum 2's!     When I was auditioning headsets at B&H store here in NYC, I came across the Momentum 2's (wired) and I ALMOST bought them because they sounded excellent to my untrained ears! When I came across the 1A's though, I immediately liked them over the Momentum's because...

Thanks for the info everyone! Good to know that my mdr-1abt are capable of even better sound if I choose to listen to higher res music with a capable LDAC device.

  Thanks for the info and I agree with your last sentence. My MDR-1ABT's sound great with my LG G4 with Apt-X!

  Most of my music is 320kbps. Would I notice a difference from AptX to LDAC?

  You got it!

  No I haven't. As a matter of fact, I haven't been using them on my commute to work because they make my ears way too hot now that the temps are high. I keep hearing too many bad things about velour pads killing the sound of most cans which is why I haven't bothered getting any. I'll keep...

  Thats good to know! Thanks!   I've been very happy with how these headphones sound! AptX def is the difference maker here for wireless SQ. I was actually considering an LDAC device down the road to compliment my MDR-1ABT's but the more I read online and now your experience on the matter...

  Agreed!    I get about a months worth of play on mine.....1.5 hours daily commute to work....around 20 days of play exact.   The bass on mine are great for my listening habits. Def NOT bass heavy for sure! No vibrations.   I use my LG G4 with my MDR-1ABT's.   Thanks for the info...

  I have Tinnitus from going to a VERY LOUD club here in NYC to check out Steve Lawler back in 2010. If you like loudness, I would seriously suggest you ease up on it or else you'll end up in my shoes. It sucks, trust me!

  I JUST purchased this one last week. I received it this past Monday. It also has NFC pairing. I bought it for my Yamaha AV receiver. Its EXCELLENT!!   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013KZICME/ref=sr_rp_1?m=A3TG9YEWX61L6A&ie=UTF8&qid=1458217478&sr=sr-1&keywords=kinivo+bluetooth

  This should give you an idea....   http://www.sony.net/Products/LDAC/

  I LOVE my MDR-1ABT! Fantastic sound through bluetooth! I have an LG G4 with supports aptX but I'm hoping one day to purchase a Sony device with LDAC support so I can take advantage of the higher res codec which from what others here in these forums have stated is a noticeable difference. I...

Do the CFW's have aptX codec or not? Just wondering if that would help raise the quality over bluetooth for these cans.

Thanks Tony! Those pads that you settled with your set, do they make your ears hot? That's the only problem that I currently have with the stock pads. It becomes too uncomfortable if I want to listen for a prolonged periods of time.

  Wow, really! Are they all the same or are there different varieties (quality?!) when it comes to these types of pads perhaps??   Thanks for your input!

Just looking for some help. I need some velour pads for my 1ABT's, the stock pads just burn up my ears when the weather is not cold. I know and understand that putting velour pads on my headsets may/will change the sound signature. Which of these 2 velour pads would be better at keeping the...

  Tinny and thin are words I hate to describe any setup with my audio devices! I remember having that problem with my HT setup a long time ago. Better speakers fixed that!...oh and a KILLER sub!! ;)

  I loved the 1A's sound and would have gotten it had it not been sold out which is what lead me to purchase the 1ABT at about the same price. I immediately noticed that the low end sound of the 1A vs 1ABT was that the lower end of the 1A seemed to vibrate more like a ported subs low end. The...

  Love PowerAmp! Ive done the same but with lower emphasis on the treble. I have Tinnitus so sharp treble hurts my ears.     I have the MDR1ABT's as well and the battery life on them is ridiculously superb! I usually charge every week and a half to 2 weeks. I haven't noticed any battery...

  Thanks! I'll give them a shot if it opens up the soundstage! My dad likes my Sony's so I can give them to him if I end up liking the Vmodas.. 

  I auditioned the M100's and the 1A's at B&H and noticed the wider soundstage on the Sony's. The M100's had too much of a boxy sound, I suppose because of the narrow(er) soundstage. I ended up with the 1ABT's because the 1A's were sold out at the time of purchase, lol. They are bulky but still...

  They better massage and air condition my ears for that much!! lol