Nice!  I'm glad that your installation experience was similar to mine.  I've been quite happy with them over the last few weeks.  I agree on the improved bass and also notice better imaging.  While the RX700 sound signature is certainly different than the NVX XPT100, I feel that the imaging is...

I'm sorry that I didn't see your question earlier.  I'm guessing that you found the Brainwavz pads.  Anyway, if it still helps you or anyone else, here are the angled NVX pads if that's your preference:   http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_66627_NVX-XRE100A.html

  Sorry, I forgot the 'sacrifice a goat' step.  My bad!    Seriously though, I know what you are talking about.  It initially looks like the pad could only cover about 3/4, but that's just because they are new.  If you start by attaching them on the thick side of the 700/900 frame and carefully...

  Just to definitively answer the Brainwavz HM5 earpad fitment question, the answer is that they definitely do fit the HA-RX700 & 900.  I decided to purchase the NVX XPT100 version of the phones which come with both regular and extra thick angled versions of the pads.  I didn't like the sound...

Quote:   Sure thing!  The fullness is actually caused by the backer rod.  It's simply stuffed under the inside lip of the pad.  There is no adhesive.  As long as you cut it to the proper length to fill the inner circumference under the pad it simply stays put for the most part.  I have...

Quote:   As has been used elsewhere on the site, the sock pad cover mod works very well on the 700's flaking pads.     On the inside, the socks are held in place with 3/8" backer rod cut to the internal circumference under the pad's lip.  I've used the backer rod for a long...