[solessthanthree]

I wanted to grab some DT770pros and was wondering if anyone could comment on the leatherette pads included from the Beyer outlet store link

I've always been a fan of the velor since I find them to be very comfortable. If they end up being really cheap and peeling, I'd rather pick up a used pair in the FS/T forum.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :]

 

[ArmAndHammer]

I don't foresee any problems with the velor being cheap or peeling. Mine seem very well made. I have only had them a couple months but they see lots of use and not a single sign of wear yet. I think that the foam inside will break down and flatten out before the velor peels. No comment on the leatherette pads, no experience with them.

 

[m0ofassa]

velour? do it for the zapper. [/zapbrannigan]

 

[solessthanthree]

Just a clarification, I've had the 05DT770 with velor pads and I enjoyed them immensely. I was actually inquiring if anyone knew if Beyer's leatherettes were of good quality.

 

[Katysax]

I have the leatherette. They are soft and comfortable. They isolate better than the velour. They seem like they will be durable. If you get them from Beyer on ebay they come with new pads.

 

[m0ofassa]

Have you tried the black velour from headphile? i've heard they do a better job than the silver because of the material theyre backed with or something.
not a fan of leatherette, personally... find it can get hot.

 

[Tiemen]

I had one of those Beyer softskin PVC pads, and they were quite comfortable and durable.

 

[John Willett]

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Originally Posted by solessthanthree /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wanted to grab some DT770pros and was wondering if anyone could comment on the leatherette pads included from the Beyer outlet store link I've always been a fan of the velor since I find them to be very comfortable. If they end up being really cheap and peeling, I'd rather pick up a used pair in the FS/T forum. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :]

Velour or leatherette is chosen for earpads for goods technical reasons..

Closed headphones, like the DT 770 you have chosen, need a good seal to the head to get the sound right - this means that you need leatherette earpads.

Velour earpads are more comfortable, especially as they are breathable, but they don't give the seal necessary for closed headphones.

Leatherette is a difficult material to get right and there are quite a few compromises in the design. The requirements are to seal against the head, be comfortable, but to last as well.

Some materials go hard after a while and then get very uncomfortable and the seal is then not so good either.

Current leatherette material gives a good seal and is pretty comfortable - the downside is that it can react to your sweat and can peel after a while necessitating replacing the earpads - depends on the actual material and your sweat as to how long it takes; but is the best compromise between the necessary seal and comfort and long life, putting the first two more important than the last. Peeling does *not* mean cheap (in fact some cheap ones are less likely to peel) but the material is chosen as it's the best compromise for the headphones.

If you put velour pads on, they would be more comfortable and long lasting, but would not seal so well and would affect the sound of the headphones.

It's always best to use the earpads that the headphones were designed to use in the first place.

This would be true of all headphone manufacturers, which is why I am talking about it here.

I hope this helps.

 

[leeperry]

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Originally Posted by John Willett /img/forum/go_quote.gif Current leatherette material gives a good seal and is pretty comfortable - the downside is that it can react to your sweat and can peel after a while necessitating replacing the earpads

this was so damn annoying on the cd3k, they would end up in millions little black pieces after 6 months/1 year...I'll never buy fake leather cans EVER again

lambskin looks nice, though...but velours is just too cheap, comfortable and long lasting to pass it I think

 

[Tiemen]

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Originally Posted by John Willett /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's always best to use the earpads that the headphones were designed to use in the first place.

With the exception of the M model, all DT770's were designed for velour earpads.

 

[John Willett]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif With the exception of the M model, all DT770's were designed for velour earpads.

That's the answer then.............

 

[m0ofassa]

cheers john. would be interesting how to hear how they sound on the leatherette though... feel free to take the plunge OP

 

[low-fi]

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Originally Posted by ArmAndHammer /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think that the foam inside will break down and flatten out before the velor peels.

I already went through one pair of DT770 pads, when the foam did flatten and the driver ended resting partly on my ear, which was uncomfortable.
So now I have new ones, any protip on how they might last longer? I keep headphones on for extended periods of time. Basically all the time when I'm on the computer, while gaming, watching shows, listening music, etc.

Am I expecting too much from simple foam? Are there any other materials that are stiffer, maybe with better "memory" than foam?

 

[Tiemen]

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Originally Posted by low-fi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Am I expecting too much from simple foam? Are there any other materials that are stiffer, maybe with better "memory" than foam?

Perhaps the gel pads you can order from the Beyer webshop.....

 

[Mercuttio]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif With the exception of the M model, all DT770's were designed for velour earpads.

And unfortunately, the M model sounds like garbage. I don't necessarily blame the leatherette though.