[mmcc]

I just bought a pair of OKCSC ZX2 from Amazon in an effort to get a pair of open back headphones that don't look as silly as my Audio Technica ATH-AD500. In this I have have succeeded, and I think they sound pretty nice as well. That said, the ear pads seem to be plain Jane foam and are kinda itchy. Any suggestions for replacements?

 

[Detectit]

I just bought a pair of OKCSC ZX2 from Amazon in an effort to get a pair of open back headphones that don't look as silly as my Audio Technica ATH-AD500. In this I have have succeeded, and I think they sound pretty nice as well. That said, the ear pads seem to be plain Jane foam and are kinda itchy. Any suggestions for replacements?

Nah silly... OKCSC can do a pretty job at it too... Seen the ZX1? I have it. With same pads..
Itchy and very warm... But it sounds nice though.

 

[mmcc]

Nah silly... OKCSC can do a pretty job at it too... Seen the ZX1? I have it. With same pads..
Itchy and very warm... But it sounds nice though.

I have seen the ZX1s - I went with the ZX2 because they look more traditional. I'm definitely not digging the itchiness

 

[raccoon city]

I just bought a pair of OKCSC ZX2 from Amazon in an effort to get a pair of open back headphones that don't look as silly as my Audio Technica ATH-AD500. In this I have have succeeded, and I think they sound pretty nice as well. That said, the ear pads seem to be plain Jane foam and are kinda itchy. Any suggestions for replacements?

I like BrainWavz sheepskin pads for comfort.
I do not know if they make pads that are the right size though.

 

[mmcc]

I like BrainWavz sheepskin pads for comfort.
I do not know if they make pads that are the right size though.

Good idea - I use a pair of their pads on some ATH-M40x. That said, since these are open headphones, I'd need pads that work correctly with open headphones.

I just sent them an email to see if they have any suggestions.

 

[Hamlap]

Been reading here for a while now, finally made an account.

I'm looking for a nice Chi-fi headset, to complement my DT990Pro. I use a Fiio E17 Aspen to power it, which I really like. A couple of my recent searches are:

OKCSC ZX-1
They've been recommended here a couple of times, but they are also two years old right now. Are these still one of the best hidden gems?

Blon B-8
Are these really the same as the SV006? They seem to be! If so, I think these are a nice pick to.

I other words: In the range up to $70, what are the GOD tier Chi-fi-sets nowadays? Preferably closed back, since my DT990Pro already is open. But I know the ZX-1 is kinda open and I'm still debating that one.

 

[Slater]

Been reading here for a while now, finally made an account.

I'm looking for a nice Chi-fi headset, to complement my DT990Pro. I use a Fiio E17 Aspen to power it, which I really like. A couple of my recent searches are:

OKCSC ZX-1
They've been recommended here a couple of times, but they are also two years old right now. Are these still one of the best hidden gems?

Blon B-8
Are these really the same as the SV006? They seem to be! If so, I think these are a nice pick to.

I other words: In the range up to $70, what are the GOD tier Chi-fi-sets nowadays?

open or closed?

If open, you may want to consider the Sivga SV007

 

[Pharmaboy]

Good idea - I use a pair of their pads on some ATH-M40x. That said, since these are open headphones, I'd need pads that work correctly with open headphones.

I just sent them an email to see if they have any suggestions.

No idea if what I'm about to say would apply to this headphone, but here goes: I'm a fanboy of ZMF headphones. There are a number of open-back dynamic designs + a few closed backs. The designer of these headphones offers numerous made-in-house earpads of superb quality (but not cheap). Here's the thing:

• He only ships (& recommends) standard, non-perforated earpads of various angles, depth, & materials w/his closed-back designs
• And only ships (& recommends) perforated earpads of various angles, depth & materials w/ his closed-back designs

I own several ZMF headphones & can attest that perforated pads only sound good on the open-backs, and non-perforated pads only sound good on the closed-backs.

Beyond that factor--which I only found out about via owning ZMF HPs--I've learned the hard way to aim for aftermarket pads as similar in all dimensions as stock pads unless I'm trying to change the sound. Deviating from stock pad dimensions has consequences.

For example (just a hypothetical): if one replaces a stock 100 mm pad that is 1" deep w/a pad that's angled & 1.5" deep at steepest spot, the sound (not just tonal balance, but soundstaging) will change a great deal (and usually not in any acceptable manner). And if one were to change from pleather/lambskin to suede (or the reverse), there are often pretty significant tonal changes.

 

[Hamlap]

open or closed?

If open, you may want to consider the Sivga SV007

Closed, since the 990Pro is already open

 

[raccoon city]

Blon B-8
Are these really the same as the SV006? They seem to be! If so, I think these are a nice pick to.

I have the Blon B8, or actually the BossHiFi B8, which is the same thing.
I much prefer the ISK MDH9000 or one of its many clones.
They're cheaper, and better, in my opinion.
(Though the B8 is sexier looking.)

 

[Slater]

I have the Blon B8, or actually the BossHiFi B8, which is the same thing.
I much prefer the ISK MDH9000 or one of its many clones.
They're cheaper, and better, in my opinion.
(Though the B8 is sexier looking.)

Yup, pretty hard to beat the ISK MDH9000/clone bang for the buck.

 

[BenF]

I have the very same experience with my DX120 and PRO 82. The four pole cable with mic has really strange sound while normal 3.5 without mic that came with these headphones sounds fine.

Maybe that's because DX120 is a player, and doesn't support microphone.

 

[Hamlap]

I have the Blon B8, or actually the BossHiFi B8, which is the same thing.
I much prefer the ISK MDH9000 or one of its many clones.
They're cheaper, and better, in my opinion.
(Though the B8 is sexier looking.)

Yup, pretty hard to beat the ISK MDH9000/clone bang for the buck.

Alright, I'll take a look at that one to! Any particular clone that's the best one?

 

[CoiL]

Yup, pretty hard to beat the ISK MDH9000/clone bang for the buck.

I will finish modding my HD-672 into "closed" headphone tonight - reason - it`s disturbing my co-workers.
If I don`t succeed enough, I might be considering also closed cans.

Could you tell where from to get cheapest Marantz version currently (EU and ordering from asia is ok)?
What IYO is good cheap closed can with similar sound signature to Fidelio X1 / X2 ?

 

[Hamlap]

I will finish modding my HD-672 into "closed" headphone tonight - reason - it`s disturbing my co-workers.
If I don`t succeed enough, I might be considering also closed cans.

Could you tell where from to get cheapest Marantz version currently (EU and ordering from asia is ok)?
What IYO is good cheap closed can with similar sound signature to Fidelio X1 / X2 ?

I'd like to know this to. Can't seem to find any of them for a good price in EU...