[singleended5863]

To my ears the SR1 with either stock or brainwavz XL perforated pads perfectly perform with DX208TI and Mini Dynalo amp and as exactly @Whitigir described even though I don’t own any excellent high-end headphone system to compare.
Since the ibasso perforated pads are coming in soon with CB12s I will try some critical listening and let’s see how much the SR1 would improve.

 

[jerick70]

Does anyone use the Elekit TU-8200 with their SR-1s?

 

[davidmolliere]

The Micro iDSD BL is a gem of an amp / dac. I'm guessing that it will really make the SR-1s sing! I have one, but I haven't tried the SR-1s with it. I'm too busy listening with my other amps. I'll give it a try and let you know how they pair.

Thanks a lot!

 

[davidmolliere]

So I received iBasso perforated pads and I must say I think this should be the stock pads, period!

Not sure if iBasso had them planned from the get go or if @Whitigir inspired it but it takes the SR1 to another level yet!

This opens the soundstage quite a bit and the treble extension and imaging benefits from it but contrary to the brainwavz it doesn’t make the SR1 brighter and it does retains the fullness I love so much about them. The SR1 are definitely one of the best buy I ever made in audio, and for sure a the top of value for money!

Kudos to iBasso and thanks @Whitigir

 

[jerick70]

So I received iBasso perforated pads and I must say I think this should be the stock pads, period!

Not sure if iBasso had them planned from the get go or if @Whitigir inspired it but it takes the SR1 to another level yet!

This opens the soundstage quite a bit and the treble extension and imaging benefits from it but contrary to the brainwavz it doesn’t make the SR1 brighter and it does retains the fullness I love so much about them. The SR1 are definitely one of the best buy I ever made in audio, and for sure a the top of value for money!

Kudos to iBasso and thanks @Whitigir

Are the iBasso perforated pads leather?

 

[singleended5863]

So I received iBasso perforated pads and I must say I think this should be the stock pads, period!

Not sure if iBasso had them planned from the get go or if @Whitigir inspired it but it takes the SR1 to another level yet!

This opens the soundstage quite a bit and the treble extension and imaging benefits from it but contrary to the brainwavz it doesn’t make the SR1 brighter and it does retains the fullness I love so much about them. The SR1 are definitely one of the best buy I ever made in audio, and for sure a the top of value for money!

Kudos to iBasso and thanks @Whitigir

Did you get what you want in term of the sub bass and thick warm bass of the stock pads? Thanks.

 

[singleended5863]

Are the iBasso perforated pads leather?

I don’t think the pads are real leather since it costs only $25.

 

[jerick70]

I don’t think the pads are real leather since it costs only $25.

LOL. Yeah, I wouldn't have asked, but that is what iBasso is about. Top end products for a bargain. So I had to ask.

 

[singleended5863]

LOL. Yeah, I wouldn't have asked, but that is what iBasso is about. Top end products for a bargain. So I had to ask.

Hopefully we’ll get what we have expected from ibasso.

 

[davidmolliere]

Did you get what you want in term of the sub bass and thick warm bass of the stock pads? Thanks.

Yes definitely!

Not it’s not leather but very comfortable nevertheless and the sound is just what I am looking for
Only question is how durable and if it needs to be replaced could I find them again or should I order a spare...

 

[singleended5863]

Only question is how durable and if it needs to be replaced could I find them again or should I order a spare...

Are there any spray to prevent the cracks on the pads for long time use? Hopefully ibasso can find a solution but for sure I would need to purchase another pair of perforated pads just in case.

 

[jerick70]

Yes definitely!

Not it’s not leather but very comfortable nevertheless and the sound is just what I am looking for
Only question is how durable and if it needs to be replaced could I find them again or should I order a spare...

I'm going to give the Dekoni perforated pads a try. I prefer leather. The leather pads I've had last longer and are more comfortable over time... Plus, I love the Dekoni sheepskin pads I purchased for my TH-00Xs.

 

[singleended5863]

I'm going to give the Dekoni perforated pads a try. I prefer leather. The leather pads I've had last longer and are more comfortable over time... Plus, I love the Dekoni sheepskin pads I purchased for my TH-00Xs.

I thought Dekoni has not planned on the SR1’s perforated pads yet since I contacted them couple days ago.

 

[jerick70]

I thought Dekoni has not planned on the SR1’s perforated pads yet since I contacted them couple days ago.

I'm going to try the Fostex TH900 Fenestrated Sheepskin Ear Pads. Looking at the standard Fostex earpads from Dekoni they seem like they will fit.

 

[Paul - iBasso]

The PT1, the new pads for the SR1 were not made when we came out with the SR1. We had tried a few different ones but did not like the sound. Since Whitigir had such a good experience we explored this again and then came up with the pads we have now released. So you can thank Whitigir! We will continue to explore pad types but the ones release, both stock and the PT1 should last a long time as they are made of good materials.

Everyone have a great and safe New Year! And remember, Enjoy the Music no matter what you are listening with!