[mblain]

You can order directly from Yaxi website: https://www.yaxi.jp/onlineshop/
There are 2 versions:
YAXI stPad2 Black
YAXI stPad2 -LR (blue/red)

Awesome thanks! doesn't anyone know if these get warm after longer listening periods like the stock? Or is that just the headphone?

 

[VictorKL]

Awesome thanks! doesn't anyone know if these get warm after longer listening periods like the stock? Or is that just the headphone?

I don't feel they get warm, but I use them maximum 2-3 hours per session.
I find them a bit more comfortable than the stock pads.

 

[kalibur]

The yaxi pads are definitely more comfortable to me than the smaller pads that came with the noir.

 

[Tuneslover]

The yaxi pads are definitely more comfortable to me than the smaller pads that came with the noir.

That's them, I got these too. Excellent, highly recommended.

 

[VictorKL]

The yaxi pads are definitely more comfortable to me than the smaller pads that came with the noir.

Yes, I was referring to the Meze larger stock pad (3rd gen). Yaxi massively improve the sound quality in my opinion. And they are really comfortable.

 

[Tuneslover]

Yes, I was referring to the Meze larger stock pad (3rd gen). Yaxi massively improve the sound quality in my opinion. And they are really comfortable.

AND...because the inside edge of the pads have 2 different materials, you can spin the pads around (don't take them off, just literally spin each pad around) to let you hear how the "leatherette" side compares with the "cloth" side. Pretty cool idea.

 

[kalibur]

AND...because the inside edge of the pads have 2 different materials, you can spin the pads around (don't take them off, just literally spin each pad around) to let you hear how the "leatherette" side compares with the "cloth" side. Pretty cool idea.

Indeed, spun them around for some A-B, prefer it with the suede side infront; avoiding leaning them out too much and preserving what makes them so fun, without the bass bleed.

 

[Tuneslover]

Indeed, spun them around for some A-B, prefer it with the suede side infront; avoiding leaning them out too much and preserving what makes them so fun, without the bass bleed.

I continue to auditioned both sides but I too prefer the "material" side as well.

 

[VictorKL]

Indeed, spun them around for some A-B, prefer it with the suede side infront; avoiding leaning them out too much and preserving what makes them so fun, without the bass bleed.

I am new to this hobby and the first week I had far too many options:

• stock pads vs Yaxi pads (easy choice)
• Yaxi pads suede/leather infront (I keep the "official" way)
• Stock cables vs balanced cables
• 3 different DAC firmwares with 3 very different sound

I made my mind until I change again

 

[340519]

I think I'll have to buy these again...

 

[VictorKL]

I think I'll have to buy these again...

Again?

 

[340519]

Again?

Yeah I had them and sold them.
Is there a difference between the neo and classics?

 

[VictorKL]

Yeah I had them and sold them.
Is there a difference between the neo and classics?

I understand, I was about to ask a refund until I changed the pads...

I don't own both but from what I read no major difference between neo and classics.

 

[Mhog55]

Can anyone comment as to how the Yaxi pads compare to the originals, in terms of sound? There has to be at least some minor differences, yeah?
I'd also like to ask about the Meze pure silver balanced cable. I'm planning to purchase, but I would like to know if it's soft and manageable, or stiff and unruly. Maybe somewhere in between?

 

[VictorKL]

Can anyone comment as to how the Yaxi pads compare to the originals, in terms of sound? There has to be at least some minor differences, yeah?
I'd also like to ask about the Meze pure silver balanced cable. I'm planning to purchase, but I would like to know if it's soft and manageable, or stiff and unruly. Maybe somewhere in between?

Which version of the originals? Smaller or larger? Difference is massive.

Regarding the pure silver I can't help, I only have the upgrade balanced.