[c64]

You can glue a new set on, what I want to know is how do phillips intend on repairing them ? I don't see any spare parts for phillips headphones anywhere.
Well I am keeping mine I don't care I'll just glue on pads when it comes to that and for now using the sock mod.
 
Apparently beyer pads fit ? for gluing at least

 

[phillkillv2]

Wait, the pads for the X1 aren't replaceable?  That might just keep me from purchasing honestly.

 

[krelianx]

I might sell mine tbh. This is just indefensible. You're basically buying a 2-3 year deal on headphones. That ruins the value.

 

[Neo-ST]

I'm sure someone will try to disassemble and repair them sooner or later, then share the mod with us...

 

[Za Warudo]

The problem is what pads to replace them with.  My Q701 pads are a bit bigger.

 

[krelianx]

  I'm sure someone will try to disassemble and repair them sooner or later, then share the mod with us...

If one could get at least spare parts from the manufacturer, it'd be at least partially relieved. But since they are not, whatever mod modification would have to do with some other pad setting which would alter the sound profile most likely, besides the obvious ergonomic factor. But this is introducing an unacceptable level of contingency, not to mention the potential risks and failures of mod-repairing.

I spent some good time with these and I love their sound. But truth be told, unless someone comes with an accessible solution for this problem, it has destined this product to obsolescence within a 5 year window. That is NOT good, and being an audiophile that buys and trades all the time does not change this point. 

 

[krelianx]

 
If one could get at least spare pads from the parts manufacturer, it'd be at least partially relieved. But since one cannot, whatever mod modification came our way would have to do with some other pad setting, which would most likely alter the sound profile, besides the obvious ergonomic factor. But this is introducing an unacceptable level of contingency and potential deviation from the stock quality, not to mention the potential risks, troubles and failures of mod-repairing.

I spent some good time with these and I love their sound. But truth be told, unless someone comes with an accessible solution for this problem, Phillips has destined this product to obsolescence within a 5 year window. That is NOT good, these are suppose to be top-tier cans, and being an audiophile that buys and trades all the time or spends far more in high end cans does not change this point. 

 

[Neo-ST]

You sure that pads would change the sound signature ?

 

[krelianx]

  You sure that pads would change the sound signature ?

Pads do affect the sound profile; so unless one could get analogous parts I would expect different pads to have an effect on the sound, yes.

 

[CJs06]

I might sell mine tbh. This is just indefensible. You're basically buying a 2-3 year deal on headphones. That ruins the value.

 

 
If one could get at least spare parts from the manufacturer, it'd be at least partially relieved. But since they are not, whatever mod modification would have to do with some other pad setting which would alter the sound profile most likely, besides the obvious ergonomic factor. But this is introducing an unacceptable level of contingency, not to mention the potential risks and failures of mod-repairing.

I spent some good time with these and I love their sound. But truth be told, unless someone comes with an accessible solution for this problem, it has destined this product to obsolescence within a 5 year window. That is NOT good, and being an audiophile that buys and trades all the time does not change this point. 

I've never used a set of headphones long enough to warrant replacing the earpads. My ultrasone's original earpads definitely have some wear over the years but they are still good and they came with a replaceable set, which is nice no doubt!
 
Why is it such a dealbreaker that the earpads aren't replaceable from the factory even though you love their sound?

 

[krelianx]

   

I've never used a set of headphones long enough to warrant replacing the earpads. My ultrasone's original earpads definitely have some wear over the years but they are still good and they came with a replaceable set, which is nice no doubt!
 
Why is it such a dealbreaker that the earpads aren't replaceable from the factory even though you love their sound?

 
Because once they give away, which will happen is given extended use within a few years, then you're pretty much screwed. You can't get the same parts for replacement, which means you'd have to risk getting pads from another manufacturer (Beyer, AKG) and hope you can perform a mod that will preserve the sound as it is.
 
The X1s are also pretty easy to get crap on; so the sock mod might be a good place to start to ameliorate this. Still, I think everyone intending to keep these should pressure Phillips. 

 

[CJs06]

   
Because once they give away, which will happen is given extended use within a few years, then you're pretty much screwed. You can't get the same parts for replacement, which means you'd have to risk getting pads from another manufacturer (Beyer, AKG) and hope you can perform a mod that will preserve the sound as it is.

I guess I don't see that being too much of an issue then. I will just find a suitable replacement for the pads and replace them when the time comes.
 
I don't understand how the pads being a wearable item is indefensible. The non-replaceable earpads is a very small con for me and therefore the pros very much outweigh the cons for the X1s.

 

[krelianx]

  I guess I don't see that being too much of an issue then. I will just find a suitable replacement for the pads and replace them when the time comes.
 
I don't understand how the pads being a wearable item is indefensible. The non-replaceable earpads is a very small con for me and therefore the pros very much outweigh the cons for the X1s.

 
If we could find out, say, that some pads by other manufacturers can be replaced easily without compromising the ergonomics and preserving the sound signature, without trouble, then I'm totally satisfied. Beyer pads might do the job. We don't even know if there is a suitable replacement for the pads as of now, nor the implications of the mod for replacement.

 

[bassboysam]

Has anyone even had the pads on their x1 wear out? Do we know that its even an issue?

 

[CJs06]

Has anyone even had the pads on their x1 wear out? Do we know that its even an issue?

We'll see I s'pose. I'll definitely make note of it and share.