[rennyprowess]

Hi everyone, new Head-Fi user here. Haven't seemed to be able to find a thread about this, I live in Singapore where it's extremely hot and humid. The material of my earcups have been peeling badly, so I've tried using fabric earcups from some chinese seller. These are really warm and I can't go more than 10 minutes without sweating like crazy. Anyone knows a solution to this? I'm using the Audio Technica ATH-M30x. Also thinking about upgrading my headphones, but I'm looking for something I can wear for long periods of time. Thanks!

 

[GREQ]

When it gets hot I switch to flathead earbuds and IEMs.
It might be a better choice to find a suitable IEM alternative.
It's now very easy to find many good IEMs under $100 that outclass most headphones under $100 for tonal response.

My personal sub-100$ IEM is the KZ HBB PR2, but there are many other options that I havn't heard.
I also do not recommend the HBB PR2, because of production version issues and that it absolutely requires a powerful amplifier.

 

[dunring]

I vote IEMs too. The 7hz Salnotes Zero:2 are my daily drivers and a huge upgrade in sound quality over what you have. Even the Yincrow X6 ear buds would be great and foam covers it has can be cleaned.

 

[r343]

Found closed headphones or headphones with leather pads unusable during hot months

Open headphones with velour like pads work well even in hottest months aka HD6xx, Focal Clear etc....

 

[Lindholdt]

Agree with the above, IEM's is the best for me, but something like the Koss KCS75 also works okay for me.
Open backs are also better than closed backs, but for me the difference is not that big, when it's over the ear models.

 

[tomb]

I agree with most of the comments, pads are a bad idea in heat.

That said, you might try some Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin pads, if available for your headphones. They're far and away the "coolest" pads I've ever used.

 

[rennyprowess]

Appreciate the responses! Will try IEMs and open-backed headphones. Anyone has any recommendations for any open-backed and IEMs to try?