[juman231]

Seriously, I really like this headphones, but my ears hurt after a while (physical comfort-wise. Sonically, I'm satisfied)...

 

[nocooler]

Give it time the pads will soften over time and get more comfortable.

 

[LaBrosse]

You could also try bending the metal band. Worked for me, it's way way less tight now.

 

[radonsg]

 
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Give it time the pads will soften over time and get more comfortable.

You can wash the pad with bit of shampoo for a few time to "season" it faster.
 
 

 

[juman231]

it's been about a month, though...how long does this softening take? Also, I think the clamping force is just right except most of the clamping force pushes down on the protruding cartilage on upper ear mostly. I guess I'll keep using them until the earpads soften, but I don't really want to bend/mod anything...
 
Any headphone suggestions?

 

[Amatsu]

Ksc75 maybe.

 

[blufox4900]

Have you tried using the bowl pads or the senn 414 pads? Those are more comfy alternatives. I found the bowls to be much more comfortable than the comfies which I find pretty ironic. I had the same problems you had.

 

[juman231]

I've tried the SR325 at a meet, and haven't found it's bowl pads that comfy...

 

[TobaccoRoad]

HD595

 

[blufox4900]

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I've tried the SR325 at a meet, and haven't found it's bowl pads that comfy...

=( unfortunate then. That's the only thing that fixed the ear problems for me. 

 

[nocooler]

A couple months and they really start getting soft.....I can't tell I have me 60's on with comfies. Washing them in warm water with a mild soap and air drying might loosen them up a bit.

 

[juman231]

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HD595

that's one headphone I was looking at. Do you have the SR60 and think they sound similar? 

 

[NewAKGGuy]

The stock pads do get softer and more comfortable over time, or you can buy the yellow Senn pads on eBay.  I have had a better experience with those for comfort, and have noticed no difference in SQ.  The donut pads are even less comfortable than the stock IMO.

 

[kite7]

I didn't bother waiting for comfie pads to soften so I just tossed them into the washing machine with all the clothes and they came out fine. HD598 does not sound like the SR60.

 

[Derp]

Try the bowl pads, if your ears are anywhere near the size of the pads they will be plenty comfortable.