[mike t]

I recently changed my type A pads to the round Brainwavz. I lost some bass impact , but gained bass detail. I lost some of the painful zing in the low treble, but didn't lose detail. The issue I have with these pads is the sloppy fit. I seems as if the sound changes every time I put them on. The comfort is substantially improved though. Is there another pad recommendation that gets back a little bass slam, keeps the peaky treble tamed, and fits the Sonorous a little better? I am leaning to the ZMF pads in lambskin, but hesitate to spend the dough if they don't fit well. TIA

 

[MikeZhao]

I recently changed my type A pads to the round Brainwavz. I lost some bass impact , but gained bass detail. I lost some of the painful zing in the low treble, but didn't lose detail. The issue I have with these pads is the sloppy fit. I seems as if the sound changes every time I put them on. The comfort is substantially improved though. Is there another pad recommendation that gets back a little bass slam, keeps the peaky treble tamed, and fits the Sonorous a little better? I am leaning to the ZMF pads in lambskin, but hesitate to spend the dough if they don't fit well. TIA

I've resolved myself to the fact that comfort will never be great. That said the ZMF pads were a definite improvement. They definitely fit well so there's no need to worry about that. I am noticing a slightly darker sound with them, but not a tremendous difference. My problem with fit isn't with the pads, it's the slider issue others have brought up.

 

[Licht]

I've tried type C pads (for Sonorous X/VIII) on Sonorous VI today at the showroom.
Mids and highs became bit softer and mids somewhat like the siblings X and VIII, but bass becomes very weak.
I don't like bit piercing and annoying treble of Sonorous VI, but C pads didn't solve them and even killed fun sounding bass of the VI.
However, it's interesting (and difficult) the pads change the sound character so much.

btw, the new planer prototype (second version) was really nice!

 

[Silent Xaxal]

How bad is the sag of the headphone cups on the Pandora Hope VI compared to the Sonorous VI?

 

[Silent Xaxal]

Also, can you use the Meze 99 classics cables on it?

 

[Silent Xaxal]

Also, would the Dekoni M50 sheepskin elite pads be good on this?

 

[Silent Xaxal]

Would any of the Dekoni Fostex THX00 pads improve sound isolation?

 

[pipopl]

Someone knows if Final is going to introduce a balanced cable for this Headphone ? I think it was planned, maybe I´m wrong...
In the meantime does it exist an affordable offer, rather than DiY to get balanced ? (my first post on this thread), I already enjoy as SE
my Sonorous VI, I´m also planning to try some pads (Shure...)

 

[Licht]

Someone knows if Final is going to introduce a balanced cable for this Headphone ? I think it was planned, maybe I´m wrong...
In the meantime does it exist an affordable offer, rather than DiY to get balanced ? (my first post on this thread), I already enjoy as SE
my Sonorous VI, I´m also planning to try some pads (Shure...)

They were available, though expensive, but seems to be disappeared from the official site including Japanese page.

 

[PanusKatus]

Despite what I said a few pages back I decided to keep them. They just sound too good. Mine is the Sonorous model but I use the better sounding if less comfortable original Pandora pads. What is the final verdict on the best pad for these? I tried the Shure pads but felt they sucked out all the goodness. I'm in the UK so I'm probably limited on choice. Thanks.

 

[PanusKatus]

What pads are you using with them? Stock pads are horrible for comfort and there's several you can swap on that improve the comfort (and SQ IMO).

Ether Flow C's are about as good as you can get for a great neutral/reference sound.

As you may have noticed I've decided to keep them. Which pads do you recommend?

 

[heliosphann]

As you may have noticed I've decided to keep them. Which pads do you recommend?

Brainwavz angled pads are great.

 

[PanusKatus]

Brainwavz angled pads are great.

Cheers

 

[PanusKatus]

Brainwavz angled pads are great.

Thanks for the heads up. I got a pair today and they're not only comfortable but they seem to also make the fit more secure. As far as I can tell there are no negative effects on the SQ but I can't be bothered doing an A/B. The HPs still sound great and fit better than ever and that's what counts. Cheers.

 

[mike t]

I have tried the Final Type A pads, the Brainwavez round pads (too sloppy a fit) and now the ZMF ORI pads (from Massdrop). Holy cow! ZMF all the way! They tamed the bitey treble a tad, smoothed out the midrange (not bad to begin with) and kept the punch and bass extension. They don't have the head-rattling bass of the Type A pads because they are much thicker, and don't directly transmit vibrations to your ear/head, but the extension, punch, purity, and resolution are all improved! A great addition to an already very competent headphone! I also used the Pilot (headband pad) in lambskin, and the comfort level is outstanding! It actually feels as if these heavyweights went down a weight class. I don't get sore ears, or a hot spot on my head anymore.

Highly, enthusiastically, recommended! Bravo ZMF!