[Duncan_McCloud]

Hello!
I've just purchased a used pair of STAX SR-4070 and an Illusion ESC-1001. Wonderful sound! However i need an extension cable, and since i will buy it from outside europe i was just thinking about replacing the earpads too.
I think that the default one are a little gone, but i've never seen a new pair of 4070. the pads look like that:

Front:

Back:

Do you think it's worth to replace them ?
If yes is it easy to replace the earpads ? I dunno how to do it.
Can someone explain me ?

Thank you in advance!

 

[gilency]

As far as I know you can use the 404 or 404 limited pads. At least that is what XXII did.
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs...d-pads-466862/

 

[krmathis]

The SR-404 pads should fit straight on. Afaik they are the same ones..
By the way, it is not SR-4070 but 4070 (no SR-).

 

[Duncan_McCloud]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif The SR-404 pads should fit straight on. Afaik they are the same ones.. By the way, it is not SR-4070 but 4070 (no SR-).

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I'll go for them then! But noone told me if you think i SHOULD or SHOULD NOT replace them, looking at pics i mean

 

[paaj]

they look just like my 4070 pads, which where used for about 10 hours before I got them (or so I'm told). If it fits and gives a proper seal there is no need to change them. The 'ripply' look is also on brand new pads like I got on the 404LE.

 

[Duncan_McCloud]

Quote:

Originally Posted by paaj /img/forum/go_quote.gif they look just like my 4070 pads, which where used for about 10 hours before I got them (or so I'm told). If it fits and gives a proper seal there is no need to change them. The 'ripply' look is also on brand new pads like I got on the 404LE.

Just got the same answer from an italian Forum! Thank you very much!I'll onyl buy the Extension Cable!

 

[GuyDebord]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif The SR-404 pads should fit straight on. Afaik they are the same ones.. By the way, it is not SR-4070 but 4070 (no SR-).

Actually the more correct name is "4070 Monitors"

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Try getting the 404LE pads the leatherpads are a bit more comfortable and I think they seal better.

Enjoy them, they are truly high end phones.... imo, the best closed ever made...

 

[krmathis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuyDebord /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually the more correct name is "4070 Monitors"

Not all sure about that!
The Stax website refer to "4070" and not "4070 Monitor".

Export products
Closed Back type Earspeaker : 4070

 

[XXII]

I don't think you NEED to replace them but replacing them with SR-404LTD pads will definitely improve things...so why not?