HD650 pads

[daba]

Hello,

I like these pads, but they seem to be susceptible to sweat/bacteria. Are there any leather replacement ones or any other alternatives?

Thanks.

 

[yaufei]

Do you think the one from the HE90 would fit

?

 

[Joey_V]

For sure the he90's wont fit, dont know about the he60s. But in any case, I'm not sure if there is much you or I can do about it, short of wrapping plastic over the foam.

 

[DevilDog]

They're easily replaceable and not that expensive. It's always a trade-off, comfort doesn't go too well with durability or easiness to clean. The alternative is pleather, more durable, less comfortable. C'est la vie.

 

[smittysan89]

you shouldnt be sweating in them! seriously HD650 arent meant to be used while sweating

 

[Teerawit]

And any headphone is going to be susceptible to bacteria...imagine canalphones too!

 

[Anders]

They are washable. At least they can be handwashed in lukewarm water with a mild washing powder. Squezze out the water between rinsings.
Let them dry in air for some hours or a day

 

[seeberg]

After getting some HD580's(which I haven't yet, PM me people, I NEED them

) I plan on seeing if I can use their pads on a pair of Grados, similar to Headphile Beta pads, but on a whole different level. Could be good, but I guess I have to be patient.

,
Abe

 

[nothingface]

Quote:

Originally Posted by daba Hello, I like these pads, but they seem to be susceptible to sweat/bacteria. Are there any leather replacement ones or any other alternatives? Thanks.

Order HD525/535 pads from Sennheiser. They are the same as the 650 pads, only pleather (not leather

)

In fact, the pads for the HD525/535/545/565/580/600/650 phones are all compatible with each other, the only difference is that the 525/535 pads are pleather, the others are velvet covered.

 

[daba]

Ah, how are those pleather pads? Has anyone tried them?

 

[daba]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anders They are washable. At least they can be handwashed in lukewarm water with a mild washing powder. Squezze out the water between rinsings. Let them dry in air for some hours or a day

Have you done this? And what were the results?

 

[Capt. Z]

Changing from textil pads to leather or pleather can change the sound. I had experienced that with my Beyerdynamics and I defenetly prefered the Beyers sound with the textil/fabric pads.

 

[ken36]

Some wouldn't think of using these cans while sweating. The pads are very easy to keep clean. A little Lysol spray will do. Wipe with a damp cloth. Unless you wear them while you are inclined to mud wrestle everything will be OK. Don't mean to be a wise guy. Have not had my coffee yet. Sorry.

 

[DobsOnly]

Quote:

Originally Posted by daba Have you done this? And what were the results?

During Mars Volta, Kid Rock, AC DC and Metalica through the HD600's I find I sweat like I've been front row at a live Concert. How's that for realistic

Yes, I cleaned my pads last week Luke Warm Water, a couple drops of dish soap and let them air dry. They came out like new. Look Good - Smell good

 

[Anders]

Quote:

Originally Posted by daba Have you done this? And what were the results?

Yes, it worked fine. Dirt and smell is removed but not wear, of course.