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Thanks for the reply, Mal. How do you like the sound of your Q40's after putting on the velour? Do you have any recommendations regarding the headband part that rests on your head? It's getting flakey too, such cheap crap they used....lol. Love your pics with the pipes in the background. =) Do you have a favorite amp for the Q40's?
Heya,
I have a full review linked in my sig for sonic properties with velour pads. In short, I like it better in every way with velour; as the bass does not change, virtually nothing changes really with the pad swap, except way better comfort. I consider it mandatory.
As for the headband, I would look to something like a $18 Beyer headband (you can get them on Amazon). It just wraps around and snaps together, simple.
The Q40 doesn't need amplification, but it can benefit slightly from a little depending on use. I really liked it with my Fiio E11 & Fiio E10 because of the bass EQ which takes it up another +3 db in bass
without distortion. It's earthquake level. Bassiest thing with decent mids I've listened to in it's price range that doesn't also have spiked treble. Great basshead headphone.
Very best,