[keanex]

I think I may break into my savings and buy them for $150 then...

 

[Butler]

@Butler - I only ordered the all black versions, so no go on pics of the silver ones.
@NinetyOne - Welcome to HeadFi!  Sorry about your wallet salutation LOL!  I think Amazon has a dedicated UK site, you might be able to get them there.  The DT250 pads leak just a hair more than the stock or M50 pads.  Hardly anything to worry about even if the music is a little more than moderate volume, which is great.

I meant the silver beyer pads on the black MK2's. Im curious to see what that looks like.

Audio Technica making a bass heavy headphone? I'm very interested in trying these. Perhaps for Christmas!

These have been out for awhile, the PRO700 line has been out at least for 5+ years. The MK2s, understandably, are a improved revision.

 

[GN3RAL KARL]

@Butler, sorry if I worded it wrong but I was referring to the silver beyer pads.  I purposely ordered the black ones.

 

[AudioA]

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Do they fit strange? Prone to fall off? Seal better? I'm pretty curious about everything having to do with the PRO700's, I want to audition a pair so bad with some bassy chip tune.

The MK2 pads are round and so is the the headphone.  The M50 pad is oval but they do fit.  They will not fall off.  They do look a little off because the oval pads are streched out on the rounded sides.  But the oval seals around the ears much better than the round pads. These do have allot more bass but not over the top. I wish i could compare them to the M50. But i really chose the MK2 due to the detachable cable.  My personal opinion is that the MK2 has better style with the round earcups. You really wont notice the oval shaped ear pads when worn except for the comfort improvment. The sound is better in my opinion. My ears are not pressed against the metal piece that protects the 53mm drivers. I am now happy with my MK2 and will not look for another closed back headphone for now.

 

[AudioA]

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Just ordered the DT250 pads through Amazon.  Will update review with sound results - should be here Tuesday.

When you found the DT250 pads was it the Beyerdynamic EDT 200 Velour Padded Earcushions       
in AMAZON?????

 

[GN3RAL KARL]

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When you found the DT250 pads was it the Beyerdynamic EDT 200 Velour Padded Earcushions       
in AMAZON?????

Yes, that's them.
 

 

[Butler]

@Butler, sorry if I worded it wrong but I was referring to the silver beyer pads.  I purposely ordered the black ones.

Oh! I would love to see the PRO700's with the silver beyer pads.

 

[vabch22]

I got the dt250 pads after reading your review (thanks btw). Much better feel to me.

 

[GN3RAL KARL]

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I got the dt250 pads after reading your review (thanks btw). Much better feel to me.

You're welcome, enjoy!
 

 

[djviciouscycle]

I ordered these a while ago, and I finally got em yesterday. OWWWWW! These things clamp like a mofo! I have a fairly small head, and I woke up today with sore ears. The pads are shaped such that the auricle is constantly pressed against either the pad or the driver. OW OW OW! However, they sound awesome.*



*My Pioneer HDJ-1000s beat them in every category except
-low midrange SMACK
-brute clamping force

The Pioneers don't clamp as hard, but they isolate better, and their low bass has more extension and more impact.

 

[Butler]

Given the way I've seen how the M50 and the PRO700MK2's headbands are: my bet is that it'll give with a little breaking in. Put'm on a melon over night, you may find them a little easier to deal with. :atsmile:

 

[vabch22]

 
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Given the way I've seen how the M50 and the PRO700MK2's headbands are: my bet is that it'll give with a little breaking in. Put'm on a melon over night, you may find them a little easier to deal with.

That's what I did. Stretched over my PC case for two days.
 
 

 

[djviciouscycle]

For DJing, it's not much of a problem, since I'll keep taking them off and putting them back on. However, listening to a few consecutive tracks gets painful. I think I'll have to try stretching em, like you guys. Otherwise, this is a really cool set of hps.

{Given the recent Listeria scare, I may use a small box or a stack of CD cases instead of a melon.}

 

[Butler]

Just a little plug, for any of you who don't like your PRO700MK2's, perhaps because of the clamp or the overwhelming bass, I'm trading my PRO5MK2's for a pair of these. If you want DJ headphones which are more balanced and better for monitoring, and don't clamp your head but still seal well- these are for you. They're pretty stylish and only imported from Japan.

 

[protonchain]

So 2 questions:
 
1. I have a big head, how would you rate the comfort for someone with a large noggin and buddha ears like mine.
 
2. Noob question here, but does the sound source affect the quality from the headphones. Aka if I wanted to listen to music on my ipod, would it produce poor quality or need to be amped in any way?
 
Thanks, and I'm glad that you put out such a detailed review! Appreciate the effort.