[ueyteuor]

so i just got my sr80i, was surprised i received it with comfies on it! then i realized, the new sr80 comes with them... so i'm wondering, would it be better if i buy bowls for it? what are the difference on the sr80i? is there more bass with the comfies or bowls? what are the main differences?

 

[mythless]

the bowls would probably open the sound more, more detail/clarity in the highs and mids. But you may loose some bass impact, since the ear isn't pressed to the housing when compared to the bowls.

 

[ueyteuor]

so, do you think bowls tape mod would bring the bass up, plus more detail clarity? do you think thats a win?

 

[MoJaveMan250]

My SR80 (the non "i" model) sounds awesome with the bowl pads. I have tried them with comfy pads and do not prefer them. They do give a tad more bass impact but you lose some of the detail like mythless said. The only problem with the bowls is they can become uncomfortable after a while.

 

[jonathanjong]

Better yet: HD414 pads

 

[LurkerJeff]

I've had my SR80i's for a month or so now, and I prefer the bowls over the comfies. The clarity does go up, and I have no problem with bass. You'll find that people do recommend cutting out a hole in the comfies, ranging from the size of a dime to the size of a quarter, which goes to show that they do in fact muffle the sound (even if it is a little bit). Bowl pads FTW.

 

[rodentdog]

Try the quarter mod before you spring for bowl. Or spring for the bowls and try the quarter mod anyway. HA!

 

[wallace]

I've tried everything but the flats,and bowls definitely sound the best to me. But it could depend on your source and the age of your ears.