deteugma
New Head-Fier
I prefer 99C EQ'ed when compared to MDR1A, but both are good headphones.
99C can get more comfortable if you stretch them a bit before usage - but for cup depth and size, there is not much you can do besides try other pads like HM5 sheepskin leather.
The pads of 99C are small for my elephantine ears, but they are soft and it evens out as I can wear 99C comfortable for 2-3 hours in a row, even when playing dota2 + listening to music.
EQ'ed 99C provide one of the best experiences with a full closed back headphone you can get.
Thanks for the reply. They really are phenomenal. I don't have access to my HD650s right now, but my intuition is that I may prefer the bass of the 99cs.
Are these the HM5 ? Are you sure they'd fit? I'm a bit worried that they'd increase the already strong clamping force and worsen the unevenness of the clamp (stronger at the top of the pad than at the bottom). Thoughts?