jason41987
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So what you are saying is the X2HRs are not that much better than the SHP9500s? I like the SHP9500s, my only complaint about them was very easily fixed, and no, it wasn't the pads.
I've never had an issue with the top of the headband. Certainly the extremely low clamping force on these things will end up bearing more of its weight on the top though. Maybe I just got used to it though. Now that you said it I can get what you mean. I think the clamping force may be too low on these TBH because if not for ridiculously low clamping force, perhaps the issue I have wouldn't have been such a problem if there was more pressure keeping the cups from moving on my head. I also find these headphones always move when I turn my head or look down which can't be the best. But I often wear these for hours at a time and completely forget I have them on.
I do have about $200 budgeted for a new set of headphones though so my SHP9500s will become backups when I determine what will replace them.
Does anyone know a source for a replacement headband for the shp9500 or even the measurements of the stock headband?
I'm thinking of swapping pads on my SHP9500 with the Shure 1840 (velour) or 840 (leather) pads. Can't decide if I want leather or velour at the moment. Either one I think will do fine as they are not much deeper than the stock pads, and I don't think the sound will change much. But I need a bit more comfort around the ear and hoping for a tad more clamping force with slightly increased pad depth.
I'm also going to order the adapter rings from modhouseaudio as I want to retain the stock pads. I've read most of this thread, but I need the oval adapter rings, correct?
Just curious. Where did you order the adapter rings from?I ordered the Shure 1840 velour pads as those were recommended earlier in this thread from someone who has tried various pads for the SHP9500, including the HM5. I know you can stretch certain pads without needing the adapter rings (OEM or aftermarket) but I want the pad install to look seamless. I went ahead and ordered the adapters. Thank you for the recommendation though. Now to see if I have an old leather belt I can mod to use as a headband.
Just curious. Where did you order the adapter rings from?