[Netherwind]

I've been running ZMF Ori pads on my HE-6's. Favorite pads for them so far. Just got both the Suede versions. I'll probably try them on in the next few days.

Suede is more comfortable than Ori but I'm not 100% on the sound. Perforated has been the best to me.

 

[cute]

Suede is more comfortable than Ori but I'm not 100% on the sound. Perforated has been the best to me.

I got the Ori Perforated pads from Massdrop a few days ago for my HE-6, they sound very good.

 

[Astral Abyss]

Suede/velour kills the mid-bass on all the headphones I've tried it on. Only exception is if it's only on the part that touches your head. If it's inside the cup, it really affects the sound.

 

[heliosphann]

Suede/velour kills the mid-bass on all the headphones I've tried it on. Only exception is if it's only on the part that touches your head. If it's inside the cup, it really affects the sound.

I put the Eikon Suede's on my modded th900 and it actually helped tame the bass. Not nearly as V shaped now (although I already addressed the treble peak before swapping pads)

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

I've found that the HE-6 can't deal with the speaker taps for my Panache. It gives you a little buzzing. But it's fine on the 1/4 inch phones out, and HD800/600/k3003i all found it way too noisy. So now K1000 is on the speaker taps, HE-6 uses a cable I *loathe* on the 1/4 inch, and I really only use my Schiit for my Sennheisers.

 

[KG Jag]

Although it's not my primary option, I run my HE-6 straight from the headphone jack of my vintage Sansui G-7500 (90 watts/ch RMS) receiver.

 

[Jozurr]

Using my HE-6 via speaker taps out of the First Watt J2 with Dave as Preamp/DAC with no issues at all.

 

[daltonlanny]

Has anyone out there compared the ZMF Ori perforated pads and the Ether C pads on their HE-6?
If so, what were the sonic differences, and which sounds superior overall?
Thanks.

 

[cute]

Has anyone out there compared the ZMF Ori perforated pads and the Ether C pads on their HE-6?
If so, what were the sonic differences, and which sounds superior overall?
Thanks.

I've tried about every pad out there that fit my HE-6, which is modded like yours. I just got the ZMF Ori pads last week, and I really like the comfort and the sound. The HE-6 usually feel best with a little thinner pad, and I feel a little more clamp with the Ori pads, but the leather is so soft and the foam compresses nicely, that after they are on for a while they are good for me! Not everybody hears the same, but some have tried the Eikon Perforated pads and liked them on their HE-6. Eikon pads may be a bit thinner but they are also bigger, so I went with the Ori.

 

[daltonlanny]

Thanks for the infomation.
Much appreciated.
I think I will order a pair of the Ori perforated pads soon and try them out

 

[jerick70]

I've tried quite a few pads on the HE-6 too. Like @cute my preferred pad is the Ori pad. Very comfortable and sound excellent with the HE-6.

 

[Netherwind]

I've tried about every pad out there that fit my HE-6, which is modded like yours. I just got the ZMF Ori pads last week, and I really like the comfort and the sound. The HE-6 usually feel best with a little thinner pad, and I feel a little more clamp with the Ori pads, but the leather is so soft and the foam compresses nicely, that after they are on for a while they are good for me! Not everybody hears the same, but some have tried the Eikon Perforated pads and liked them on their HE-6. Eikon pads may be a bit thinner but they are also bigger, so I went with the Ori.

Auteur perforated is a little too bright for me with HE-6. Eikon brings the bass up a notch while bringing down the treble, a pretty perfect pairing.

 

[jerick70]

Auteur perforated is a little too bright for me with HE-6. Eikon brings the bass up a notch while bringing down the treble, a pretty perfect pairing.

I've been eyeing the perforated pads. That's to bad that they are not ideal for HE-6. I'll stay with my Ori pads.

 

[Netherwind]

I've been eyeing the perforated pads. That's to bad that they are not ideal for HE-6. I'll stay with my Ori pads.

There's 3 sets of Perforated.

Eikon/Auteur/Ori.

Zach's sending me a pair of Ori perforated this week I'll have them to play with. They'll probably be a much cleaner fit too.

 

[jerick70]

There's 3 sets of Perforated.

Eikon/Auteur/Ori.

Zach's sending me a pair of Ori perforated this week I'll have them to play with. They'll probably be a much cleaner fit too.

I wonder if Zach would send me a demo pair of the perforated pads? I'll ask him.