[gelocks]

For some reason i would love to see measurements with the zmf pads on vs originals ...

 

[LunaC]

  Poor isolation is the last thing I would attribute to Ether-C.  If the fit is good they isolate wonderfully.

 
I can see people might need a wee bit more tension in a few cases. I find I can pull the head band down a little to help but can still push a little to get more isolation

 

[tretneo]

For some reason i would love to see measurements with the zmf pads on vs originals ...

 
You sound.... doubtful..

 

[tretneo]

  you need to cut a bit of the sleeving (about a third to a half maybe), but after that it fits perfectly.
 
Also the black tuning pads give more weight to bass as well (but also reduces detail, clarity and imaging a bit).

 
Doesn't sound too tough, any chance you know where I can see some pics that show the necessary cuts?
 
I've been using the tuning pads off and on, haven't figured out if I like my 1.1 stock or with an extra pair of black pads.

 

[gelocks]

You sound.... doubtful..

 

[obiwanshinobi87]

I bought the ZMF cowhide pads for my Ether C. Didn't do any cutting, just strapped them on after taking off the stock pads. 
 
Can confirm, deepens the sub-bass considerably from stock without affecting the overall signature noticeably, at least for me.

 

[silvrr]

@zach915m (ZMF) is also selling a new pad meant for the omni that is round by default instead of the oval shape of the current ZMF pads
 

 

ZMF OMNI PADS PRE-ORDER:  $49.99

Est. Delivery: August / Reg Price starting Aug 1st: $59.99

After a year of development ZMF has created the ultimate earpads for comfort, sound, durability and aesthetics.  Try them on the ZMF's or your favorite headphone, as the ZMF pads will fit most full sized cans.

OMNI PAD DIMENSIONS: (CURRENTLY ONLY IN LAMBSKIN)

Outer Dimensions:  4.1" Diamater (104mm) Inner Dimensions(earhole):  2.82" x 2.1"  (76mm x 52mm)   

Thick angled side:  1.15" (29mm) Thin Angled Side: .8"  (22mm)

 

[obiwanshinobi87]

I would be interested if those new Omni pads sit further away from the drivers like the cowhide pads. Otherwise, I'm not sure if they would sound that much different from the stock Ether C pads.

 

[Skyyyeman]

Great review of the Ether C by Chris Martens in HiFi+ magazine
 
Sorry Deleted -- link issue. Will try to attach later

 

[Velomane]

Which issue of Hifi+?

 

[tylerchris]

It's on their front page now... nice!
 
http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/mrspeakers-ether-c-v11-closed-back-planar-magnetic-headphone/

 

[Skyyyeman]

  It's on their front page now... nice!
 
http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/mrspeakers-ether-c-v11-closed-back-planar-magnetic-headphone/

 
Thanks.  And I think you can conservatively call it another RAVE review.

 

[Allanmarcus]

  It's on their front page now... nice!
 
http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/mrspeakers-ether-c-v11-closed-back-planar-magnetic-headphone/

Very nice. I love their conclusion:
 

This ability to play loudly and softly at the same time—always with exemplary resolution, dynamics, delicacy, and finesse—is what sets the ETHER C apart, making it an extremely desirable headphone indeed. ETHER C is not just a great closed-back headphone; it’s a great headphone, period. Stated simply, ETHER C gives you all the music all the time, successfully harvesting all (or very nearly all) of the valuable musical information your recordings have to offer.

 

[Delayeed]

  I bought the ZMF cowhide pads for my Ether C. Didn't do any cutting, just strapped them on after taking off the stock pads. 
 
Can confirm, deepens the sub-bass considerably from stock without affecting the overall signature noticeably, at least for me.

hows the soundstage?

 

[cs098]

  hows the soundstage?

 the cowhide pads technically reduces stage, atleast on the omnis, but the thing is  since the ether c pads are much shallower than the cowhide pads, the extra depth cancels out the material used, so stage is about the same as stock which is excellent.