dakanao
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Source/amping plays a key role in HD650 sounding good, thought about that?
Will be the Geek Out 450 be good for them?
Source/amping plays a key role in HD650 sounding good, thought about that?
Will be the Geek Out 450 be good for them?
I first used the Audeze pads on my HE-6, and they were fabulous. I sold them with my HE-6, and realized the mistake after getting the HE-400i, so I just bought another pair from audeze. They ship them fast, with double-sided adhesive rings so you can dispense with the plastic holders altogether. Both times I have bought the `vegan` pads, a kind of synthetic suede material (alcantra?) that is not sticky in hot/humid weather. Comfort is out of this world - like beds for my hears.
Sound-wise I do not notice any detriment to the highs or mids; I just notice bass boost, and it`s quality bass. But this will be variable for each individual - moving the drivers away from the ear increases bass incrementally, while incrementally decreasing bass quality - increasing muddiness, mushiness, whomp and blimp.
I think I have mine right exactly at growling thunder rumbles.
The pads are $80usd and I`ve bought them twice directly from Audeze`s webstore; they`ve shipped them to me fast here in Tokyo without issue. It`s ironic that I have never liked their headphones - I freaking LOVE their pads, and their service, and I`ve met them - their nice guys.
Anyway if you`re after bass, and comfort, don`t hesitate to get the audeze pads, they are really well made IMO and IME, and I have rolled a lot of pads on my HE headphones : STAX leather, Fostex leather, etc.
Hi!
Recently got the HE-400i (5 days ago)!. Was reading this thread like for a month. Love the looks! Do not know what to think about the sound yet. From the first listen I had the feeling that something important is missing in the sound. Will update my impressions soon.
Ahh, I see you asked about it in the 650 thread, I'm afraid I can't give a better answer. For example, what @DavidA said.
Cheaper SS amps with fixed and/or low output impedance seldom do them justice, but then again, aren't the outs in 450 with different impedances. People report different preferences, and there's this bundle as well.
I know this is like from a month ago, but these are the "Leather free" pads in Audeze webstore?
Do you have any videos or can point me to one to see how these are installed?
Thanks a lot!!
Yeah, I'm looking for a headphone with smoother treble and more forward vocals than the HE-400i, and the HD 650 seems to be that headphone from what I've read so far.
Yeah, and sticky tape.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LkaQsxcNSM
Team I just got bought my 400i a few days ago from an awesome member here at head-fi.
They come with the stock pads and with all of the info I gather here I decided to go for new pads...
I am going for this ones: Brainwavz Angled Memory Foam Earpad
But to my understanding I have to buy a new ring? Can any body point me to the right source to buy them from?
Thanks!
Team I just got bought my 400i a few days ago from an awesome member here at head-fi.
They come with the stock pads and with all of the info I gather here I decided to go for new pads...
I am going for this ones: Brainwavz Angled Memory Foam Earpad
But to my understanding I have to buy a new ring? Can any body point me to the right source to buy them from?
Thanks!
You should be able to use the ring from the old pads I think. Unless you were planning to put them on some other headphone that is.
Team I just got bought my 400i a few days ago from an awesome member here at head-fi.
They come with the stock pads and with all of the info I gather here I decided to go for new pads...
I am going for this ones: Brainwavz Angled Memory Foam Earpad
But to my understanding I have to buy a new ring? Can any body point me to the right source to buy them from?
Thanks!
I ordered mine from here. I purchased three sets to get to free shipping (and for a little insurance in case I break a set during installation):
https://www.moon-audio.com/hifiman-velour-replacement-earpads.html
Stock pads have the ring glued, and it can be a bit "messy" - shure, everything's removable, but the velours' is the cheapest with an intended removable ring.