[fattymacgeek]

Are there instructions or suggestions on how to remove/replace the earpads of the K371, or perhaps even a how-to VDO? If so, are there any recommendations for replacement pads for these (ex. would brainwavz hm5 work?). I can't seem to find any mounting mechanisms or attachment rings on them, and am afraid to randomly start pulling on the edges. I really love the K371 but the earpads are a weak point for me 1. the leatherette moves around if I adjust them on my head as if they are loose fitting on the foam 2. I live in a hot humid country, which means I don't think the pads will last very long based on experience with previous cans.

 

[jasonb]

Are there instructions or suggestions on how to remove/replace the earpads of the K371, or perhaps even a how-to VDO? If so, are there any recommendations for replacement pads for these (ex. would brainwavz hm5 work?). I can't seem to find any mounting mechanisms or attachment rings on them, and am afraid to randomly start pulling on the edges. I really love the K371 but the earpads are a weak point for me 1. the leatherette moves around if I adjust them on my head as if they are loose fitting on the foam 2. I live in a hot humid country, which means I don't think the pads will last very long based on experience with previous cans.

The pads just slip on and off into a grove. It's pretty easy.

 

[fattymacgeek]

The pads just slip on and off into a grove. It's pretty easy.

Thank you for this info! It gives me comfort to know that pad changes won't be too difficult.

 

[dogtagkz]

Thank you for this info! It gives me comfort to know that pad changes won't be too difficult.

yeap, it is easy to change the pad.

 

[klogg4]

Is it possible to make K361 less shouty by changing pads? I think that if my ears will be more far from grill, I will get better sound, wanna give a try.

 

[Mark Up]

I've tried a few different HM5 type pads, different depths and shapes and sizes. None sound as good to me as the stock pads unfortunately.

 

[jagwap]

I've tried a few different HM5 type pads, different depths and shapes and sizes. None sound as good to me as the stock pads unfortunately.

The sign of a well tuned product.

 

[LordZero]

Can someone compare the creative aurvana live with the k371 in terms of comfort? After a while the Cal, start to hurt on the top and top much pressure on the sides, also get a little hot.

Some photos comparing both in the head would be nice want to have an idea how big they are.

 

[jasonb]

Just swapped my ES100 out for a Qudelix 5K.

I really need to redo the cable with a black cable and shorter without the loop. I might have to cut up a stock K371 cable. I just need to buy a soldering iron and some heat shrink tubing.

 

[FlavioWolff]

Guys, do they sell spare pads for the k371? I can’t find it. If not, it’s not a durable headphone. The pleather will eventually wear out, and i don’t want to use brainwave pads that change the sound.

 

[thesheik137]

Guys, do they sell spare pads for the k371? I can’t find it. If not, it’s not a durable headphone. The pleather will eventually wear out, and i don’t want to use brainwave pads that change the sound.

Maybe try emailing/calling AKG directly for stock pads, as I don;t believe theya re sold anywhere

Yaxi STPad2 are what I use regularly. Much more comfortable/breathable than stock and don't noticeably change the sound too much. I think they make them a tad more balanced with a bit more soundstage, but they are a little pricey.

 

[dogtagkz]

Maybe try emailing/calling AKG directly for stock pads, as I don;t believe theya re sold anywhere

Yaxi STPad2 are what I use regularly. Much more comfortable/breathable than stock and don't noticeably change the sound too much. I think they make them a tad more balanced with a bit more soundstage, but they are a little pricey.

+1 for STPad2

 

[Light - Man]

Agree.



Agree also. Per some of my comments here, the K361 didn't really sound that much like the K371 or K553 in my listening tests. And I'd be somewhat surprised if they are all using the exact same titanium drivers, with just some differences in damping. Stranger things have happened though.

Well, for those who may be interested. I had the K361 and K371 at the same time and took them apart to see what was different. The baffle plates are designed very differently. The baffle plate on the K371 is much more elaborate and has proper rear vent ports built in while the K361 seems to lack them.

It is also very clear that the K371 front diffuser has much more free air area distributed around the entire diaphram face while the K361 has much less, with all its openings concentrated more to the inner central area and none near the outer area.

The K361 has only 4 fixing screws while the K371 has 6.

The back of the drivers (where the magnets are) both look the same to me.

After much use and deliberation of both, I strongly favor the K371.

I changed the K371 cable to a shorter 1m aftermarket version and I reckon that it sounds better. I reckon that the stock cables have as much copper in them as I get in my daily zinc supplements!

Overall the K371 sounds far too good for its price and therefore should be banned from Head-Fi...............................

 

[SilverEars]

Well, for those who may be interested. I had the K361 and K371 at the same time and took them apart to see what was different. The baffle plates are designed very differently. The baffle plate on the K371 is much more elaborate and has proper rear vent ports built in while the K361 seems to lack them.

It is also very clear that the K371 front diffuser has much more free air area distributed around the entire diaphram face while the K361 has much less, with all its openings concentrated more to the inner central area and none near the other area.

The K361 has only 4 fixing screws while the K371 has 6.

The back of the drivers where the magnets are both looks the same to me.

After much deliberation and use of both, I strongly favor the K371.

I changed the K371 cable to a shorter 1m aftermarket version and I reckon that it sounds better. I reckon that the stock cables have as much copper in them as I get in my daily zinc supplements!

Overall the K371 sounds far too good for its price and therefore should be banned from Head-Fi...............................

@AKG if you are listening. Please just reduce the uppermids forwardness a bit, and keep that nice thumpin bass and the pricing, and I'm sold. My closed-back value end-game.

Damn I love dat bass. Didn't know I was a basshead. Does that mean I'm not an audiophile? I have to listen to rolled off open-backs to be an audiophile?

Perhaps the headfi admins will ban this thread for too good to be true. We can't have value priced items in this hobby.

 

[Light - Man]

@AKG if you are listening. Please just reduce the uppermids forwardness a bit, and keep that nice thumpin bass and the pricing, and I'm sold. My closed-back value end-game.

Damn I love dat bass. Didn't know I was a basshead. Does that mean I'm not an audiophile? I have to listen to rolled off open-backs to be an audiophile?

Perhaps the headfi admins will ban this thread for too good to be true. We can't have value priced items in this hobby.

Lol!

I find the K371 near perfect and and really like the vocals presence.

Agreed, I love the bass but was not sure at first but we can turn down the volume and still get that fullness of sound that makes them so non fatiguing. For me, after some burn-in, the highs seem to open up and they don't sound too bassy.

Overall, it is a very enjoyable headphone that should be getting much more attention!