[Sunrider6]

  Ah, that was plan once I got the X2 (currently have the X1).
 
The dark red HM5 pleather pads with my red audio only V-moda cable
 
Cool looking combo! How difficult was it to fit the HM5 pads on the X2?

Funny thing, i admit i had exactly the same thought well before i saw this picture.
I really like the dark red HM5... )

 

[SSSN]

Yeah, please explain in detail how you mounted them, how well the fit and if the sound changed.

 

[fabripav]

  Do these need the HM5 pads, how comfortable do you guys find them after a few hours?

stock ones are more comfortable (softer foam), and the HM5 are just a tiny bit smaller
 
sound is comparable, they get a bit more neutral (= just a bit less bass) with the HM5

 

[Baycode]

Yeah, please explain in detail how you mounted them, how well the fit and if the sound changed.

Mounting:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/749744/easy-installation-technique-for-headphone-earpads-baycode-technique

General info on HM5 earpads:
http://www.head-fi.org/products/brainwavz-hm5-velor-memory-foam-replacements-earpads-suitable-for-many-other-branded-large-over-the-ear-headphones-akg-hifiman-ath-philips-fostex/reviews/12191

 

[SSSN]

I ordered red HM5 pleather pads, they should arrive pretty soon (they're available in my country directly). Why leather? Because I have relatively oily skin and velour pads absorb that crap like nobody's business while I can just wipe it off pleather pads with paper towels every day. Hope the sound does not change too much, although the change from velour to leather might have drastic effects.

 

[Baycode]

  I ordered red HM5 pleather pads, they should arrive pretty soon (they're available in my country directly). Why leather? Because I have relatively oily skin and velour pads absorb that crap like nobody's business while I can just wipe it off pleather pads with paper towels every day. Hope the sound does not change too much, although the change from velour to leather might have drastic effects.

You'll be first one to report the sound with a pleather. I didn't try pleathers with X2, but I have tried both velour and pleathers with K340 and T50RP so I can guess: Bass section might get more dominance...

 

[SSSN]

I'm not a big review writer, but I will definitely report back.

 

[lawrywild]

Here's the sheet of paper from 48 hours on my omega stand...
 
You might be able to see that there's actually a small amount of dye off the headband as well, near the sellotape.
 

 
Going to continue to soak it out..

 

[glow9]

Were they just sitting on the paper or did u put a magazine or something on them to apply pressure?

 

[lawrywild]

Were they just sitting on the paper or did u put a magazine or something on them to apply pressure?

 
Clamped on an omega stand

 

[Faceman]

   
Clamped on an omega stand

Yikes...

 

[socks mk2]

[redacted]

 

[razorpakk]

I think that what you describe as excessive padding helps with the great soundstage  (maybe this can defeat your OCD)

 

[SSSN]

Alright, tested leather pads with the X2, cannot recommend. Extremely hard to get on and the sound becomes dark and hollow.

 

[fabripav]

  Here's the sheet of paper from 48 hours on my omega stand...
 
You might be able to see that there's actually a small amount of dye off the headband as well, near the sellotape.
 

 
Going to continue to soak it out..

 
Oh wow.