[Uncle00Jesse]

Do those make a planar crinkle when you put them on?

Not that I’ve experienced. I don’t hear anything when I put them on. Sometimes with no music playing I’ll hear a little metallic zing from either cup, have no idea what that is but it’s probably normal. I’ve been using these every day for over a month now with no issues. Been checking the drivers regularly and no sticking whatsoever

 

[DeweyCH]

Well, after a week of burn in, I must say I'm impressed. Even more so with a bit of EQ. These give my Arya's and my LCD-XC's 2021 a run for their money, but cost less than half as much. I'm even starting to think I prefer them to the Arya's. If you are patient and wait for a good deal (like I did on Adorama: $1200 off MSRP) and have the amp to drive them, they're worth having in your collection. The only negative I have other than they are power hungry is that after listening to them for 4 consecutive hours today, I started having a hot spot on the top of my head. Will eventually be looking for a solution to this (dekoni headband pads perhaps?).

I tracked down a secondhand ZMF headband + yokes that work great for mine. No more hotspot. Lots of people have gotten an Audeze carbon fiber headband, but it can be tough finding yokes.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

it can be tough finding yokes.

Break an egg, you might be surprised how easy they are to find

 

[DeweyCH]

Break an egg, you might be surprised how easy they are to find

Bruh... your dad yokes are rotten lol.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Non fenestrated leather can lead to crinkle and sometimes results in stuck diaphragm.
Perhaps depends on head shape, etc. if pads make tight seal.

 

[DeweyCH]

Non fenestrated leather can lead to crinkle and sometimes results in stuck diaphragm.
Perhaps depends on head shape, etc. if pads make tight seal.

I think my stuck diaphragm may have been caused by my DCA solid pads...

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Bruh... your dad yokes are rotten lol.

Sorry man, it's like walking on egg shells sometimes

 

[Shane D]

Well, after a week of burn in, I must say I'm impressed. Even more so with a bit of EQ. These give my Arya's and my LCD-XC's 2021 a run for their money, but cost less than half as much. I'm even starting to think I prefer them to the Arya's. If you are patient and wait for a good deal (like I did on Adorama: $1200 off MSRP) and have the amp to drive them, they're worth having in your collection. The only negative I have other than they are power hungry is that after listening to them for 4 consecutive hours today, I started having a hot spot on the top of my head. Will eventually be looking for a solution to this (dekoni headband pads perhaps?).

Just two Dekoni Nuggets and you will be set.

 

[tjdub]

There is an easy way to get rid of the driver flex with solid pads on planars, all you have to do is create a small gap in between the pads and the driver housing so the air pressure has somewhere to escape. I've used a small piece of felt right next to the pad tabs that lock in to the headphone , I've seen some people use a straw to achieve the same effect

 

[DeweyCH]

I think my ideal pads on these are ZMF Universe Perforated Suede. Soundstage opens up, bass is very present, clarity is wonderful and the comfort is second to none. I like the sound better than the $10 velours and the stock pads, and I don't need to worry about driver flex or even make a port to prevent it.

 

[pataburd]

I think my ideal pads on these are ZMF Universe Perforated Suede. Soundstage opens up, bass is very present, clarity is wonderful and the comfort is second to none. I like the sound better than the $10 velours and the stock pads, and I don't need to worry about driver flex or even make a port to prevent it.

May we see a picture or two of these beauties? Please?

 

[DeweyCH]

May we see a picture or two of these beauties? Please?

 

[pataburd]

Thankee!

 

[DenverW]

Love the pad suggestion! Has anyone else tried the universe perf suede? I have auteur and eikon perf suede but not a flatter pad like the universe.

 

[Shane D]

I think my ideal pads on these are ZMF Universe Perforated Suede. Soundstage opens up, bass is very present, clarity is wonderful and the comfort is second to none. I like the sound better than the $10 velours and the stock pads, and I don't need to worry about driver flex or even make a port to prevent it.

I can believe that. I love the oval suedes on my T60 Argons. They feel little pillows for my ears.