[stavrosrhcp]

I bought these headphones a few weeks ago. I'm really loving the sound, but they're just not comfortable. The headband is too tight and I don't like the feeling of the leather pads. My ears hurt like hell after a while. Because of the discomfort, I can't get lost in the music...But enough with my whining, is there any way to make these more comfortable? I really don't want to get a new pair because i got these for 145 euros. 

 

[wink]

Swap for a Senn HD700.

 

[stavrosrhcp]

Thnx for replying, but as I already said, I don't want to buy new headphones. I actually just came across this thread http://www.head-fi.org/t/470304/shure-srh840-earpad-mod . I'm gonna try applying this, but what about the headband? Any ideas?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  I bought these headphones a few weeks ago. I'm really loving the sound, but they're just not comfortable. The headband is too tight and I don't like the feeling of the leather pads. My ears hurt like hell after a while. Because of the discomfort, I can't get lost in the music...But enough with my whining, is there any way to make these more comfortable? I really don't want to get a new pair because i got these for 145 euros. 

 
Maybe the Shure HPAEC940 Replacement Velour Ear Pads might make the SRH840s more comfortable?

 

[MrTechAgent]

I suggest trying the Brainwavz HM5 Pads.
Those will not change the sound too much and your comfort problems will significantly decrease.

 

[stavrosrhcp]

Thnx for the suggestions, but which pads won't worsen the sound quality? The DT770 ones seem pretty good Also,more bass wouldn't hurt, without overpowering the other details  

 

[MrTechAgent]

  Thnx for the suggestions, but which pads won't worsen the sound quality? The DT770 ones seem pretty good Also,more bass wouldn't hurt, without overpowering the other details  

EDT770V will wreck them..you'll add extra energy up top, the extra brightness is due to the perforations beneath the pads.
HM5 Pads will be the safest pads.

 

[stavrosrhcp]

Ah ok. What do you think about the HPAEC940 replacement pads?

 

[guy3134]

 

[stavrosrhcp]

Thanks for the picture. What have you put on your earbuds?

 

[H20Fidelity]

I've tried HM5 pads on my SRH840, I didn't like the outcome in sound, it made them sound rather hollow and missing some thickness in the mid-range (you might like them) however love those pads on SRH440, surprisingly. If your headphones are new I would allow a couple of weeks for the pads to break in, that may help. If not you can try the velour SRH940 pads as suggested. I know what's like exactly when comfort levels detract from the experience. I have problems with some full-size headphones hurting my neck while laying down.

 

[guy3134]

  Thanks for the picture. What have you put on your earbuds?

socks

 

[stavrosrhcp]

Trying the SRH940 pads seems like the next logical step, but I've heard that you lose a hint of bass thump when attaching them on the SRH840, so I might need to buy an amp as well

 

[stavrosrhcp]

Did you notice any differences to the sound?

 

[H20Fidelity]

  Did you notice any differences to the sound?

I've never tried 940 velour pads on 840.