[fpantalone]

Seems some joker named Darin is selling them via Amazon!

Anyone know if the Brainwavz pads at a fraction of the price (25 ish bucks) do the job ??

 

[Allanmarcus]

Anyone know if the Brainwavz pads at a fraction of the price (25 ish bucks) do the job ??

Yes. I know. They will not fit.

 

[doctorjazz]

Oops, wrong thread!

 

[fpantalone]

Yes. I know. They will not fit.

Thanks !!

 

[fpantalone]

Ok ... this could be a really stupid question (they sometimes are ) I just ordered the ESP-950's. 600 on M.D. Do I pay another 100+ for the Vesper pads? I know I'll likely get a range of answers on this. If money was no object, I wouldn't hesitate ... but it is Is there really a huge difference? Is it a 'must do' ? Are the stocks really all that bad? Need I ask more? Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks !!

 

[crazychile]

Ok ... this could be a really stupid question (they sometimes are ) I just ordered the ESP-950's. 600 on M.D. Do I pay another 100+ for the Vesper pads? I know I'll likely get a range of answers on this. If money was no object, I wouldn't hesitate ... but it is Is there really a huge difference? Is it a 'must do' ? Are the stocks really all that bad? Need I ask more? Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks !!

I waited until recently to buy the Vesper pads. They are very comfortable and make the Koss' seem like less of a cheap toy. They seal better and I think they help the bass slightly. I'm glad I bought them even though the hours I spend with the Koss' are less than with my other headphones. So I would definitely recommend the Vesper pads.

PS. Good move on getting the ESP-950's from MD. The Koss Cyber Monday sale excluded this model from the 40% off pricing.

 

[buke9]

Not that the stock pads are bad the Vespars are just better.

 

[fpantalone]

I waited until recently to buy the Vesper pads. They are very comfortable and make the Koss' seem like less of a cheap toy. They seal better and I think they help the bass slightly. I'm glad I bought them even though the hours I spend with the Koss' are less than with my other headphones. So I would definitely recommend the Vesper pads.

PS. Good move on getting the ESP-950's from MD. The Koss Cyber Monday sale excluded this model from the 40% off pricing.

Not that the stock pads are bad the Vespars are just better.

Thanks for this guys ...

 

[rexhu100]

Not that the stock pads are bad the Vespars are just better.

Really? I have to disagree. The stock pads are the worst pads I have ever seen on any full size headphones, not to mention headphones at this price point. Vasper pads are a must.

 

[buke9]

To each their own. I don't find them as horrible as you do but the Vespers are a huge upgrade that is for sure.

 

[ThurstonX]

Just finished reading/skimming this thread, and my brain hasn't 'sploded. I got in on the drop fairly early (#12 maybe), as I knew these wouldn't make it 'til Monday (45 pairs at that price... riiiiight). Really looking forward to them. Already ordered the more recent (still EOL'd) AC/DC adapter from Mouser ($21, WTH), and am contemplating pads. The Vespers are really tempting, esp. as I'm a stickler for better pads (have you seen the schiit HiFiMAN ships? so you know... Oris all the way ). I like modding, so I may order a pair or two of the stock pads and mess around per New Reformation's ideas. But I'm a-feared they still won't be good enough.

Alcantara is nice, but wouldn't all leather + memory foam give a better seal? Also, endangered species! Hello! That's my experience with the Ori pads on my various HFM cans, once worn for 30 min. or so. They just conform to the head so nicely. Darin, if you're reading, are all your pads the hybrid type? If so, can I order all leather direct from Vesper (if they're reading)?

Thanks for the funny, informative posts (I sprinkled a few Likes around), and esp. the ideas. Oh yeah, I'm definitely up for drilling out the rear panel's RCA openings if my homemade interconnects don't fit. If you ain't moddin', you're just along for the ride

 

[Caribou679]

Ok ... this could be a really stupid question (they sometimes are ) I just ordered the ESP-950's. 600 on M.D. Do I pay another 100+ for the Vesper pads? I know I'll likely get a range of answers on this. If money was no object, I wouldn't hesitate ... but it is Is there really a huge difference? Is it a 'must do' ? Are the stocks really all that bad? Need I ask more? Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks !!

Do not worry too much about earpads and whatever! . I just got a 3 years old ESP950 today and I really enjoy what I hear! I do not have time to worry about pads ! This is so good!

 

[darinf]

Just finished reading/skimming this thread, and my brain hasn't 'sploded. I got in on the drop fairly early (#12 maybe), as I knew these wouldn't make it 'til Monday (45 pairs at that price... riiiiight). Really looking forward to them. Already ordered the more recent (still EOL'd) AC/DC adapter from Mouser ($21, WTH), and am contemplating pads. The Vespers are really tempting, esp. as I'm a stickler for better pads (have you seen the schiit HiFiMAN ships? so you know... Oris all the way ). I like modding, so I may order a pair or two of the stock pads and mess around per New Reformation's ideas. But I'm a-feared they still won't be good enough.

Alcantara is nice, but wouldn't all leather + memory foam give a better seal? Also, endangered species! Hello! That's my experience with the Ori pads on my various HFM cans, once worn for 30 min. or so. They just conform to the head so nicely. Darin, if you're reading, are all your pads the hybrid type? If so, can I order all leather direct from Vesper (if they're reading)?

Thanks for the funny, informative posts (I sprinkled a few Likes around), and esp. the ideas. Oh yeah, I'm definitely up for drilling out the rear panel's RCA openings if my homemade interconnects don't fit. If you ain't moddin', you're just along for the ride

Hi @ThurstonX ,
We currently have the hybrid ESP-950 Vesper pads in stock. (Only 3 pairs left...)
I just ordered a few all leather Vesper pads, but they will probably take a couple of weeks to get here.
We will start trying to keep both the Alcantara and all leather pads in stock from now on.

You can wait until we get the all leather pads in stock, or you can order directly from Vesper. I am not sure what their normal lead time is at this point. So I am not sure which is faster, but you can contact Vesper.
For whatever we have in stock, we usually ship out the same day via 2-3 day priority USPS.

Let me know if you have any other questions.
-Darin

 

[ThurstonX]

Hi @ThurstonX ,
We currently have the hybrid ESP-950 Vesper pads in stock. (Only 3 pairs left...)
I just ordered a few all leather Vesper pads, but they will probably take a couple of weeks to get here.
We will start trying to keep both the Alcantara and all leather pads in stock from now on.

You can wait until we get the all leather pads in stock, or you can order directly from Vesper. I am not sure what their normal lead time is at this point. So I am not sure which is faster, but you can contact Vesper.
For whatever we have in stock, we usually ship out the same day via 2-3 day priority USPS.

Let me know if you have any other questions.
-Darin

Thanks for the quick reply and info, Darin. Since I don't have the cans yet, I can wait. That should be enough time for my curiosity to pique, after which I'll probably order

 

[Caribou679]

Can't go to sleep! Music is so nice. I hear small things that wasn't there before on other cans! Like a few light strokes on cymbals or some whispering and voices in vocals not distinct before.
Presently feeding the ep90 with Rockboxed Sandisk Fuze through a Go-Vibe portable amp.
Can't wait to feed them with LD Dac_1 and a LD MKIVse as pre-amp. This is gonna be magic!