[thelonious58]

change your ear pads of your k601\612 with Fischer audio HE-002, do it now
Why? What are the benefits?

 

[thelonious58]

Why? What are the benefits, and how much does a pair cost?

 

[FastAndClean]

more sub bass, more precise imaging, more natural tone to them, smoother treble
the pads are 17 dollars
http://fischeraudio.com/shop/he-002/

 

[FastAndClean]

if the shiping is too much you can try some of these
https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Angled-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGFVEUE/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484435301&sr=1-15&keywords=Brainwavz+earpads
 
https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Memory-Replacements-Earpads-Headphones/dp/B00MFDX4YO/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484435301&sr=1-6&keywords=Brainwavz+earpads
 
https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Hybrid-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGGG3KY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484435301&sr=1-3&keywords=Brainwavz+earpads

 

[thelonious58]

if the shiping is too much you can try some of these
https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Angled-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGFVEUE/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484435301&sr=1-15&keywords=Brainwavz+earpads

https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Memory-Replacements-Earpads-Headphones/dp/B00MFDX4YO/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484435301&sr=1-6&keywords=Brainwavz+earpads

https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Hybrid-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGGG3KY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484435301&sr=1-3&keywords=Brainwavz+earpads

Are they pleather? If so, that would limit my listening time considerably, as pleather makes my ears sweat. The only thing I dislike about my original AKG K271 Studios is the pleather pads. I much prefer the non-sweaty pads on my K612. Besides, it looks like the Fischer audio he-2 pads aren't available here in the UK

 

[FastAndClean]

Are they pleather? If so, that would limit my listening time considerably, as pleather makes my ears sweat. The only thing I dislike about my original AKG K271 Studios is the pleather pads. I much prefer the non-sweaty pads on my K612. Besides, it looks like the Fischer audio he-2 pads aren't available here in the UK

two of them are velour, one is hibrid plether with velour, if i had to chose i will take Angled Memory Foam Earpad
https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Angled-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGFVEUE/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484435301&sr=1-15&keywords=Brainwavz+earpads
 
the soundstage will be bigger

 

[thelonious58]

two of them are velour, one is hibrid plether with velour, if i had to chose i will take Angled Memory Foam Earpad
https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Angled-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGFVEUE/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484435301&sr=1-15&keywords=Brainwavz+earpads

the soundstage will be bigger

Thanks for the details and the links!

 

[FastAndClean]

you are welcome, i was amazed what a potential the driver have, high quality driver, it needs just i little bit more space to image well, and the sub bass and overall smoothness is a big bonus

 

[FastAndClean]

i almost forgot, you have to remove the foam disc in front of the driver when you put the new pads, it is not necessary

 

[Amarphael]

I just got a used pair, Sounds great but the elastic adjustment bands are quite loose for my slightly-smaller-than-average head. Is this a common thing with the K612? I don't recall such a problem with 2 pairs of K701 that I owned a while back.

 

[renlute]

My K601 cable frayed at the earcup attachment point and the yellow wire inside is detached, so the left channel doesn't work. Otherwise it's fine.
 
There are two options, aside from selling as defective: replace original cable or mod with a K702 type. Does anybody do cable replacement or modding for the K601? Modding is way beyond my ability and even simple replacement will be a challenge. 
 
I see that a cable replacement is available from Musikhaus Thomann in Germany. But while the cable itself is inexpensive at under EUR 7, they want EUR 30 for post to the US. Does anybody know a North American distributor or retailer?

 

[jepu22]

Got the sheepskin hm5 pads on my pair of k612 pros. After 45 minutes and weak/sore fingers. I didn't even get the pads for these cans but thought I'd try if they fit before my hd669's arrive.
Here's proof: http://imgur.com/a/9RAhG

 

[interface95]

@renlute for me, the k702 mod isn't worth it since the cable only breaks maybe every 5-8 years in daily use I guess.
I don't know how much you are into soldering, but buying a Cable plus a Neutrik connector would be the cheapest way to fix it.

 

[Deftone]

I'll just drop this in here

 

[FastAndClean]

I'll just drop this in here

how do you like the sound with the new pads?