Nick-s-f
100+ Head-Fier
Ori w/Alpha Pads, shiny!
Time to have some fun.
Nice.Did some pad swapping earlier.
Sorry for the sideways phone camera pics, not sure how to get them right side up:
Alpha Prime with ZMF Cowhide pads.
Nice.
Waiting for your impressions of Oris with Alpha pads.
Very interesting! Also surprised about the fit ! Especially since the Alpha pads are seen on so many different cans, I would've imagined an easy fit on a T50rp based headphone.One thing about Alpha Pads and the Ori, putting them on was insanely difficult. Given the smaller diameter lip and squarish shape of the Alpha Pads, it became quite apparent that they were not made to be put on the Ori. At several points, I was afraid of tearing the lip or ripping out the stitching, but eventually prevailed. Now that they are on, its a super tight fit..I'm actually afraid of removing them. Comfort is improved, they let the headphones hug your head with less clamp.
As for sound, the upper bass sounds less controlled and thicker, not sure if I like it 100%. The headphone still largely retains its pleasant character and the Alpha pads on the Ori are still a joy to listen to, though I'm not sure if I wanna keep them on. I feel its worth a shot, if only they were less difficult to put on.
Edit: The Prime with Cowhide pads had little to no change..slightly less upper-mids. It's not as comfy though, bummer.
Very interesting! Also surprised about the fit ! Especially since the Alpha pads are seen on so many different cans, I would've imagined an easy fit on a T50rp based headphone.
From your description I don't think it's worth the pain.
I'm thinking about the cowhide option now.
Great. i just bought the Atticus a few moments ago. And actually talked with Zach on the phone. Man theese cans look great.I must say, with some more extensive listening to the Primes I am finding them just as impressive as day one. This being my second set, I can safely say they are a buy it for life headphone. I plan on purchasing a ZMF Eikon in the future and will compare the two someday.
Would I right to say the consensus is more bass impact, treble detail and brighter signature compared to the alpha dog?
Rightly tuned with the dots, the Prime may be currently the best closed backs in the world.