[Jim McC]

The best pads would be the AD900X pads. A straight fit and improves bass response.

 
Thanks. Where do you guys buy these pads?

 

[gikigill]

Try Audio Technica directly or on ebay/Amazon.

 

[Jim McC]

Thanks

 

[azrussell132]

Thanks to this thread I had to give these a try.  They arrived today. I've only had 1 hour of listening time but so far...these things are amazing for the price.  The OP compares these to the Senn 650. I've never heard the 650 but 99% of my listening time is spent with my Senn 600's.  I can certainly see the comparison. I'm a little concerned I might end up liking the Pioneers more. That's how good the Pioneers are.  So far I've sampled these cans with my iPad and my Pioneer SX-650. They sound great powered by either one but literally come to life when given some real power from the SX-650.  
 
Enough has been said about these cans in this thread so I won't say anymore except if a $400 pair of Sennheiser cans isn't in your budget BUY THE PIONEERS.  You won't be missing much.  

 

[SonnyA85]

Currently have HD 595's and I am looking for a bit of an upgrade.
 
Would these be on par with the 595's or better?
 
Would I be better off looking at Fidelio X1's for a true upgrade?

 

[Jim McC]

I've had these for about a week, and they do sound great. I'm working up my nerve to do the headband mod. How did you guys guess how much to tighten the headband(strap)? Thanks.

 

[Me x3]

Currently have HD 595's and I am looking for a bit of an upgrade.

Would these be on par with the 595's or better?

Would I be better off looking at Fidelio X1's for a true upgrade?

You should read about AudioTechnica AD900x and Sennheiser HD598. Fidelios are probably darker with bigger bass. It depends on what you are looking for.

 

[BennyBlades44]

I just tied it in a knot so I could adjust it. Pretty much the tighter the better

 

[Jim McC]

I just tied it in a knot so I could adjust it. Pretty much the tighter the better

 
Thanks. Is it important that both sides are shortened by the same amount? Or is it not that important because it's 1 strap?

 

[westgrey]

I am on the edge of buying an open charecteristic Headphone,
 
I will use it mainly for gaming and movie ,will listen music time to time I am stuck between senn Hd518 and SE-A1000 
 
Which ı should buy I am looking mids treble and basses are all balanced type headphone maybe a bit more bass ,
 
hard to choose ,can anybody shed some light ?

 

[Beocord]

If you are from US an can get pioneer for 40usd or something, go for the pioneers. Outside US I encourage to do some research...but If you have a change to get pioneers for 40usd go for it... You wont't regret it.

 

[BennyBlades44]

Thanks. Is it important that both sides are shortened by the same amount? Or is it not that important because it's 1 strap?

I only did one side and it worked perfectly

 

[Jim McC]

I only did one side and it worked perfectly

 
Thanks. What did you use to make the new hole?

 

[BennyBlades44]

Thanks. What did you use to make the new hole?

I didnt even make a hole. I just tied the cloth in a knot and put it on the peg where the knot is. Once you take it apart it will seem simple and make sense

 

[Jim McC]

Thanks.