[alreadyused]

Using the DMS Modded pads on the Diana v2 tames this headphone for me. With the old v2 pads there was a spike in the upper-mids or treble that was quite noticeable and (to me) irritating in some male vocals , e.g. Jackson Browne. That's gone and I also hear a lot more bass. Surprised at how big a difference there is. They also don't clamp on my temples - that didn't bother me but it did some people.

 

[DeepSouth]

v2 DMS Mod Earpads:

What are DMS mod earpads? Google isn't coming up with anything.

 

[ufospls2]

What are DMS mod earpads? Google isn't coming up with anything.

 

[alreadyused]

From the ABYSS order page: https://abyss-headphones.com/collec...byss-diana-phi-version?variant=31513032327268

Ear Pads for ABYSS Diana/Diana Phi Headphone- V2 latest version

Soft lambskin ear pad set for Diana/Diana Phi models, magnetically attach to headphone. These are hand-carved and extended beyond the outer edges of the headphone itself creating a large ear space.

Black color replaces discontinued gray pads on existing Diana Phi model.

*DMS Mod version is slightly thinner on top of ear pad, slightly shifts nominal light clamping pressure of Diana away from temples to around and below the ear.

 

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Using the DMS Modded pads on the Diana v2 tames this headphone for me. With the old v2 pads there was a spike in the upper-mids or treble that was quite noticeable and (to me) irritating in some male vocals , e.g. Jackson Browne. That's gone and I also hear a lot more bass. Surprised at how big a difference there is. They also don't clamp on my temples - that didn't bother me but it did some people.

I decided to mod my original grey pads since I also have some black V2, and wow your right there seems to be more bass.
I don’t understand why though, maybe the pad is simply more angled?
The mod is fairly easy, Peel off the pad from the magnetic back, carefully peel the leather off(I used tweezers), snip away the desired about of padding.
Then you just need to glue it back together, I used hot glue, but there is probably something better to use.

 

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Using the DMS Modded pads on the Diana v2 tames this headphone for me. With the old v2 pads there was a spike in the upper-mids or treble that was quite noticeable and (to me) irritating in some male vocals , e.g. Jackson Browne. That's gone and I also hear a lot more bass. Surprised at how big a difference there is. They also don't clamp on my temples - that didn't bother me but it did some people.

Are you funding more sub bass as well? There seems like more rumble to me

 

[Bonddam]

Just ordered dms mod for my v2. I am hoping for better bass response. As far as fit never had issue with being uncomfortable.

 

[alreadyused]

Are you funding more sub bass as well? There seems like more rumble to me

yes

 

[alreadyused]

I decided to mod my original grey pads since I also have some black V2, and wow your right there seems to be more bass.
I don’t understand why though, maybe the pad is simply more angled?
The mod is fairly easy, Peel off the pad from the magnetic back, carefully peel the leather off(I used tweezers), snip away the desired about of padding.
Then you just need to glue it back together, I used hot glue, but there is probably something better to use.

DMS says in the video it's because you're ear is closer to the driver.

 

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DMS says in the video it's because you're ear is closer to the driver.

But wouldn’t that just increase all sound across the frequency?

 

[alreadyused]

But wouldn’t that just increase all sound across the frequency?

I don't know. It's probably a combination of things. It's strange to me how much pads affect the sound.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

I need to try DMS earpads and see how it compares to v2. At CanJam, I put them on briefly but didn't hear music. It felt very comfy.

 

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I need to try DMS earpads and see how it compares to v2. At CanJam, I put them on briefly but didn't hear music. It felt very comfy.

I wonder if everyone has the same impressions of them or if it has to do with head shape

 

[Bonddam]

Marked improvement in low end with DMS pads.

 

[yagislav]

very interested in trying out the DMS mod ear pads with the V2's as opposed to stock V2 pads.

With regards to rotating the stock pads for better bass response, are you guys rotating a full 180 degrees?