[themanbeast]

Was wondering what the leather pads do for the 880s. is it just a comfort thing? or does it alter the sound quite a bit? I am looking into purchasing them, but if it just a comfort thing, the velour is more than plenty for me.

also, while we are on the topic, how much will recabling these cans with Cardas ala what headroom does help these cans? I love them the way it is, but I am curious as to what this would do for them.

 

[QQQ]

It changes sound severe.
Velour is more comfortable.

 

[themanbeast]

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Originally Posted by QQQ /img/forum/go_quote.gif It changes sound severe. Velour is more comfortable.

so, how does it change the sound?

 

[QQQ]

Most will say badly.
Some may like it.

 

[themanbeast]

so, do you know how they change? or, are you just trying to up your post count?

im more looking for a how, rather than a yes or no.

 

[QQQ]

I'm always want to up my post count. At the expense of cluelessies like you. Do you really think i'm going to help you after this pubertal crap from your side?

 

[majkel]

Ignore QQQ as he does it to some people. Read some of his statements, for instance about Grado models, and you'll rate his advices pretty quick for yourself.
The leather pads should deliver darker sound with more bass punch. This is what happened between pleather and velour on my HD25-1's but I cannot confirm for the Beyers.

 

[wovenhand]

I have a pair of Manufacture DT880 600Ω's and ordered genuine leather pads at the same time and IMHO, it changes the sound for the worse. You get more low-end, but it's not the low-end you want, it's more of an upper bass/lower mid kinda thing you gain, which just makes them sound boomy and weird.

I sold the leather pads pretty quickly and don't regret it one bit.
Stick with the velour - they're more comfortable and sound a lot better.

 

[GreatDane]

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Originally Posted by wovenhand /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... it changes the sound for the worse. You get more low-end, but it's not the low-end you want, it's more of an upper bass/lower mid kinda thing you gain, which just makes them sound boomy and weird.

I agree. I have some leather pads that I bought for my Darth Beyers which I like(huge brain melting bass). I've tried them on my '03 DT-880 and they totally destroy the 880 magic.

 

[QQQ]

Some people in this thread don't even know that there're closed velours and open velours types of pads. And suggesting what will 880 sound like with leather pads without even listening.

 

[themanbeast]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wovenhand /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a pair of Manufacture DT880 600Ω's and ordered genuine leather pads at the same time and IMHO, it changes the sound for the worse. You get more low-end, but it's not the low-end you want, it's more of an upper bass/lower mid kinda thing you gain, which just makes them sound boomy and weird. I sold the leather pads pretty quickly and don't regret it one bit. Stick with the velour - they're more comfortable and sound a lot better.

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Originally Posted by GreatDane /img/forum/go_quote.gif I agree. I have some leather pads that I bought for my Darth Beyers which I like(huge brain melting bass). I've tried them on my '03 DT-880 and they totally destroy the 880 magic.

thanks guys.

thats definitely not what im looking for.

btw QQQ, you need to polish up that trolling, it needs some work.

 

[Ub3rMario]

velour all the way man. Feels like clouds on your ears (well...not the water vapor part...guess i should say like soft down pillows or something ha).