I purchased a splitter to plug directly into my soundcard in order to be able to plug both my 2.1 speakers and headphones in at the same time. I do this because the front headphone connector carries very audible noise (I assume the cabling isn't shielded).   Rather than have to reach...

I've been scouring the forums and have found several options for replacing the atrocious ear pads on the ATH-A900s. Mine are flaking and shedding badly and leave a black residue whenever I wear them.   My options seem to be:   Purchase the same stock pads, which I would prefer not to do...