theMUKe
100+ Head-Fier
Regular.Just curious: Hybrid regular or angled? I want to try these! Thanks.
Have not tested with the angled ones.
Regular.Just curious: Hybrid regular or angled? I want to try these! Thanks.
Thanks!Regular.
Have not tested with the angled ones.
If you had no problems with your previous pads, buy replacement for the same.Hi guys!
I have a Meze 99 Neo headphones for 1 year and half. I love these headphones but earpads started to peel off as expected. Here is a screenshot of them at the moment
https://ibb.co/0DXkYbY
So my question is, which earpads do you recommended to use? I keep reading that Brainwavz pads are good but several models have been recommended that I don't know which to choose. My main concern is audio quality and then price so based on that which ones do you recommend?
Thank you very much!
Best regards!
If you had no problems with your previous pads, buy replacement for the same.
If you had issues with comfort or sound or just want to try out pad swapping. Here's what I've tried and my impressions of them.
Brainwavz Oval Pads:
Pros: Increase perceived soundstage, more comfortable, cleaner Mids, elevates Treble somewhat, cleans up the Bass (less bleed into mids)
Cons: Bass looses tightness, slightly effects imaging, Mids loose some warmth (might be a pro for some)
Meze Small Pads:
Pros: Tighter lows, improved imaging, cleaner mids
Cons: soundstage narrows a little (compared to stock large pads), comfort
Generic Velour Pads (AliExpress):
Pros: Increased stage, very comfortable
Cons: large reduction in Bass, too much treble emphasis, Mids loose warmth.
1. Sound leakage is probably because your pads are worn out. If you want to preserve the stock sound signature get the Meze small pads. Since stock large pads are too large for you, comfort should not be an issue.I liked the ones that came with the headphones, but had two problems with them:
1 - I think it is too large and with it comes sound leaking
2 - Its durability, like I never used the headphones outside or walking and the leather peel off.
Said this I want to test a new ones.
The Brainwavz Oval have been recommended. Other recommended was the PU leather. Which one is better?
1. Sound leakage is probably because your pads are worn out. If you want to preserve the stock sound signature get the Meze small pads. Since stock large pads are too large for you, comfort should not be an issue.
2. Yes, the pads from Meze are not very durable. My Sundara pads are 2 years old and still in great condition. Brainwavz pads on my M50x are almost 3 years old and still pretty usable. Compared to those Meze pads for me tend to last for 1 or 1 and a half years on regular use.
My recommendation would be to get the Meze small pads if you like the stock sound signature and Brainwavz Oval PU Leather for a different sound signature.
YesGuess I'll go with the Brainwavz. Thank you very much!
EDIT: you mean these ones right?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brainwavz-Earpads-Philips-Replacement-Headphones-Black/dp/B00MFDT894/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Brainwavz+Oval+PU+Leather&qid=1634224463&qsid=262-4411681-8896016&sr=8-3&sres=B00ZGGG3KY,B07FT9BM4L,B00MFDT894,B01J53KM32,B07TJG9Z6Y,B08R76QQ7Y,B00ZY8PGJI,B07H4FF2G7,B07S8N8S62,B00MFDX4YO,B01J53WTUQ,B072LTJDH6,B08CKRX2R5,B07238XHCX,B07FSPNJH6,B06Y52DSYX
I believe the Oval is a style, while PU leather is one of the covering options in that line. I think you can get oval pads in PU leather, velour or a hybrid combination. I'm rocking the hybrids (PU leather, including perforated inside the cup, with velour where the pad touches the skin) and like them a lot, but I also know velour is polarizing. Some people like me love the feel against the skin; others find it hot or itchy.I liked the ones that came with the headphones, but had two problems with them:
1 - I think it is too large and with it comes sound leaking
2 - Its durability, like I never used the headphones outside or walking and the leather peel off.
Said this I want to test a new ones.
The Brainwavz Oval have been recommended. Other recommended was the PU leather. Which one is better?
I hear you, man, literally and metaphorically. The mids and treble do lose a bit of energy with the Brainwavz, but I'm willing to make that compromise for three reasons.@pk4425 I've got a similar plan to yours. Currently have Sundara for "reference" listening and 99C for "fun" use. Will upgrade from Sundara to Arya or Clear and 99C to Aeon 2 Closed or something in the near future.
I tried Brainwavz oval pads (basic) a few months ago. They were more comfortable than the stock large pads, increased stage size and cleaned up the mids but the bass became too loose and the headphone lost some of that fun, relaxing character when listening to music. Those pads worked well for gaming though.
I believe the Oval is a style, while PU leather is one of the covering options in that line. I think you can get oval pads in PU leather, velour or a hybrid combination. I'm rocking the hybrids (PU leather, including perforated inside the cup, with velour where the pad touches the skin) and like them a lot, but I also know velour is polarizing. Some people like me love the feel against the skin; others find it hot or itchy.
The pads I'm using: https://www.brainwavzaudio.com/collections/headphone-pads/products/headphone-pad-hybrid
If the stock pads fit you well and deliver a pleasing sonic signature, you can buy them straight from Meze: https://mezeaudio.eu/collections/accessories/products/earpadsHi. Where can you buy replacement pads? Mine are losing the outer shiny covering, and although they work, they leave bits everywhere. I'm in the UK. Thanks in advance.