Moebius
New Head-Fier
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Random question, anyone got an old pair of the stock Meze 99 pads they're not using? I heard they work well on MDR-7506s, need to replace my old pads.
I think once you introduce a material such as velvet or velour you're automatically going to change their sound profile as well as lessen their sound isolation. That said, I've been using Wicked Cushions' Hybrid ATH M50X earpads (velour/leather mix) for a while now with very good results. They come both with and without cooling gel (I got the version with cooling gel). They can be purchased either directly from Wicked or Amazon:Hello everyone,
After many months of browsing forums and reviews, I finally bought a Meze 99 Classics and the sound suits me perfectly. However, I'd like to improve its comfort with compatible velvet/velour earpads without altering the sound profile. Could someone could recommend me compatible models with their purchase links (Aliexpress or Amazon)? Many thanks in advance to the community!
DaveBTW, here are my Noirs with the Wicked pads.
Like I said, as long as they fit into the slots all the way around, I'm happy.
Exactly the type I referenced above & have been happily using for a while now. And, no, they don't seem to alter the sound too much, if at all (to my ears).Yeah, unfortunately removing leather earpads and replacing them with velour earpads will unavoidably alter the sound. You could maybe try hybrid pads which have velour only where it actually touches your body, and while such pads will still alter the sound, hybrids might alter it less so than entirely velour pads.
Well said.This all said, while such drastic pad changes will alter the sound, there's always the possibility that the alteration is one you end up enjoying. "Altered sound" doesn't necessarily mean "ruined sound"
Yeah, unfortunately removing leather earpads and replacing them with velour earpads will unavoidably alter the sound. You could maybe try hybrid pads which have velour only where it actually touches your body, and while such pads will still alter the sound, hybrids might alter it less so than entirely velour pads.
This all said, while such drastic pad changes will alter the sound, there's always the possibility that the alteration is one you end up enjoying. "Altered sound" doesn't necessarily mean "ruined sound"
Well, consider the world of hi-fi speakers. A major component of the resulting sound quality from speakers is the room they're in. The size and shape of the room, the speaker placement and direction inside the room, the acoustic treatment of any reflective surfaces in the room, etc etc. With headphones, changing the earpads equates to essentially putting speakers in a whole new room. The difference could be subtle or it could be drastic, it could be beneficial or detrimental.how can just removing the stock headphone earpads change the sound that much?
how can just removing the stock headphone earpads change the sound that much?
I have a pair of Noirs and, yes, they sound quite different from the Sivga offerings and would be a VERY nice alternative to your other 'phones.After handling and listening to the 99 Classic some time ago I finally decided to grab a set of the 99 Noir. I like the utilitarian design of the phones and the sound profile is exactly what I’m looking for in a closed back. Currently I’m using the Sivga Robin as my closed back set and they’re great but I want a better all-rounder. Chose these over the Beyer DT 700 Pro X mainly because I already have the DT 990 Pro 250 ohms that scratch my Beyer sound profile itch.
I have a pair of Noirs and, yes, they sound quite different from the Sivga offerings and would be a VERY nice alternative to your other 'phones.
BTW, I bought a pair of Sivga Orioles when I bought my Noirs so I could compare the 2, knowing I could only keep one pair at the time. I kept the Noirs.
Especially ones as good as the Noirs in their price range (and above). Thanks to a friend I was fortunate to be able to audition a number of nice, well-repected headphones in price up to $1,000 (both open & closed-back)and it was great to hear how well the Noirs held their own in comparison. IMO, just a great headphone for the money.Good to know. The Oriole was a potential as well.
It’s weird how few closed back sets there are these days.