[vodanhkhack]

Thanks! I have bad experiences with the durability of some stock earpads of other headphones as they got damaged after less than a year of usage. Do you think the Yaxi pads have better durable materials?

I bought the full black ones. I believe the "blue and red" are the ones for L/R indicators. From the drop down box, choose this (i.e. without / no LR in description):-

 

[chungjun]

Can't say for certain but so far so good. I've had the Yaxi since late March this year after my stock pads started to flake. I know what you mean (about durability), but I would treat any ear pads as 'consumables' (i.e. they do need a change every now and then). Much less so if it's real leather but real leather needs constant care too (at least in humid weather were I am).

Thanks! I have bad experiences with the durability of some stock earpads of other headphones as they got damaged after less than a year of usage. Do you think the Yaxi pads have better durable materials?

 

[chungjun]

$42 direct isn't bad. Just ordered. Hopefully JP shipping is faster than China lol

Hope you'll enjoy it too! Let us know your impressions once you have it! Cheers!

 

[iFi audio]

Comfort is also another plus.

We agree!

 

[vodanhkhack]

I found those earpads and thought they could be used for the Meze 99. Not sure, but if they are suitable for Meze 99 and are really genuine "sheep skin" leather, I am that lucky! Hopefully those will maintain good sound...Otherwise just ... loose 14$

https://m.vi.aliexpress.com/item/33...wwdetail2mobilesitedetail&transAbTest=ae803_4

 

[iFi audio]

Otherwise just ... loose 14$

Worth the shot for $14, it's not a lot for this experiment. Worst case scenario it'll fit somewhere else

 

[340519]

Just bought a pair of the 99s after all of the positive chat on headfi. I'm super stoked!

 

[vodanhkhack]

Just bought a pair of the 99s after all of the positive chat on headfi. I'm super stoked!

How does it sound to you?

 

[340519]

How does it sound to you?

Dunno, it's being shipped today.

 

[walakalulu]

I’ve had a pair for a few weeks now. My first impressions that they have a wayward bottom end still holds although eq if it’s available is a big help here. Without they can be a bit overwhelming for my tastes. Nevertheless for the money I think they are first rate if you like relaxed easy listening especially jazz. Think ZMF style tonality and you’re not far off. I’m only using a Dragonfly Cobalt so a beefy amp may control the bass better. On the other hand my Focal Stellias work ok with the DFC so are clearly more balanced but 10 times the price of course.

 

[340519]

I’ve had a pair for a few weeks now. My first impressions that they have a wayward bottom end still holds although eq if it’s available is a big help here. Without they can be a bit overwhelming for my tastes. Nevertheless for the money I think they are first rate if you like relaxed easy listening especially jazz. Think ZMF style tonality and you’re not far off. I’m only using a Dragonfly Cobalt so a beefy amp may control the bass better. On the other hand my Focal Stellias work ok with the DFC so are clearly more balanced but 10 times the price of course.

I'm looking forward to a heavy bottom end after the clean sounds of the 800 and 800S.

 

[HungryPanda]

They certainly are a warmer sounding pair of headphones

 

[340519]

They certainly are a warmer sounding pair of headphones

That's what I'm counting on.

 

[vodanhkhack]

... On the other hand my Focal Stellias work ok with the DFC so are clearly more balanced but 10 times the price of course.

Oh, 10x for the $.... very interesting comparation ! By the way, did you try the Meze Empyrean? How is the Focal Stellias vs Meze Empyrean please?

 

[walakalulu]

Oh, 10x for the $.... very interesting comparation ! By the way, did you try the Meze Empyrean? How is the Focal Stellias vs Meze Empyrean please?

I know I know - but the Stellias are closed back whilst the Empyrean are open. I haven’t tried them as my open cans are Stax which I’m happy with.