alot of the hifiman and fostex pads are round and angled
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alot of the hifiman and fostex pads are round and angled
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We can make custom pads of any dimensions/angle/materials/filling/etc. Real leather/microsuede/velour/alcantara/hybrid. PM me for details if interested.
theangelboy
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Alright pad aficionados, I need your help. Massdrop just started dropping the Meze 99 Noir (clone of the Classics in sound the only difference being the color) and I think I would really like the sound signature, however, I abolutely detest pleather ear pads.
So my question is this, has anyone tried (or would be willing to try) the Brainwavz oval microsuede on the Meze 99 Classics? If so, how have they changed the sound signature? I have been searching pad rolling on them and I have only found few instances where they tried non-Meze pads and none of those discussed microsuede pads.
So my question is this, has anyone tried (or would be willing to try) the Brainwavz oval microsuede on the Meze 99 Classics? If so, how have they changed the sound signature? I have been searching pad rolling on them and I have only found few instances where they tried non-Meze pads and none of those discussed microsuede pads.
Has anyone tried the TH-X00 pads on the Mr.Speakers ether flow?
Are the cheap ear pads on Aliexpress or other stores any good, or should i buy something like Brainwavz ear pads?
theangelboy
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It depends on the pads you are looking for but I would say, for the most part, what you get on Aliexpress is going to be pretty similar (or better) to a name brand pad. I've had pretty good luck with the pads I have bought from there.
My ears had a really bad reaction to the pads on the HD6XX should I stick to only leather earpads?
Nolbert0
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I pretty sure they're the same as Brainwavz. The cheaper ones all seem to be angled, tho
PlantsmanTX
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Their $6.49 version of the Brainwavz hybrid pads aren't angled, but the don't seem to have the round ones.
Nolbert0
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No I haven't seen the round ones for cheap either. Could've saved a lot of money when I looking for the 'glass slipper' for my HE-400i if the round ones were around for cheap.
You're right. When I was looking, I was looking for the plain pleather flat ones, not hybrids. My bad on the lack of info. Found it (plain pleather flat) on UK eBay for under £9. Not quite the $6.49 but still not unhappy about it.
FYI, I got the plain pleather flats for HD380 as it seemed to be the general consensus that they were the best replacements. Unfortunately, it just scooped out all the mids because the drivers sit too far from the ear. The Sheepskin Ablet I was using was starting to collapse, bringing the drivers too close - bloating out the bass.
My problem is I need to find way too many 'glass slippers' for my 'Prima Dona's. lol
You're right. When I was looking, I was looking for the plain pleather flat ones, not hybrids. My bad on the lack of info. Found it (plain pleather flat) on UK eBay for under £9. Not quite the $6.49 but still not unhappy about it.
FYI, I got the plain pleather flats for HD380 as it seemed to be the general consensus that they were the best replacements. Unfortunately, it just scooped out all the mids because the drivers sit too far from the ear. The Sheepskin Ablet I was using was starting to collapse, bringing the drivers too close - bloating out the bass.
My problem is I need to find way too many 'glass slippers' for my 'Prima Dona's. lol
DrivenKeys
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Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know the Defean sheepskins are pretty awesome. I'm a/b-ing their mdr-v6 pads vs Brainwavs sheepskins.
I tested these on my v6's and Panasonic rp-htf600. I prefer the Defeans. They're 10 bux less than the Brainwavs, but the leather feels similar in quality, the Defean is a bit wrinkly, the Brainwav is supple and smoother. Neither is a clear winner because the sound and comfort are so different.
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They look a lot better in person, defean needs to pay some good photographers. The Defean is more of a cylinder. It has more space and holds the driver further from your ear than Brainwavz. The little v6 becomes a true over-ear. The fabric over the driver is much thinner than the Brainwavz foam layer, but Defean includes an optional foam layer in the bag. It's pretty impressive how the Defeans opened my Panasonics' soundstage and highs.
I like them both, but have returned the Brainwavs. My ear runs a bit big, and feels trapped in factory pads, which the Brainwavs mimic. The Defeans' leather feels a little more robust and pleasing. The grain is thicker, more breatheable, and is becoming softer with use. In contrast, the Brainwavz are a bit more supple, grippy, and more shiny, They grip the skin just a tiny bit more, and the memory foam feels slightly softer.
My roomate prefers the Brainwavz on his v6, it really depends.
I tested these on my v6's and Panasonic rp-htf600. I prefer the Defeans. They're 10 bux less than the Brainwavs, but the leather feels similar in quality, the Defean is a bit wrinkly, the Brainwav is supple and smoother. Neither is a clear winner because the sound and comfort are so different.
Upgrade Quality Genuine Leather... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MK6B9V4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
They look a lot better in person, defean needs to pay some good photographers. The Defean is more of a cylinder. It has more space and holds the driver further from your ear than Brainwavz. The little v6 becomes a true over-ear. The fabric over the driver is much thinner than the Brainwavz foam layer, but Defean includes an optional foam layer in the bag. It's pretty impressive how the Defeans opened my Panasonics' soundstage and highs.
I like them both, but have returned the Brainwavs. My ear runs a bit big, and feels trapped in factory pads, which the Brainwavs mimic. The Defeans' leather feels a little more robust and pleasing. The grain is thicker, more breatheable, and is becoming softer with use. In contrast, the Brainwavz are a bit more supple, grippy, and more shiny, They grip the skin just a tiny bit more, and the memory foam feels slightly softer.
My roomate prefers the Brainwavz on his v6, it really depends.
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ericj
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Anyone have a suggestion for the flattest 80mm supra-aural pads?
For my new pair of 40-year-old Pioneer SE-700 piezoelectric film headphones.
For my new pair of 40-year-old Pioneer SE-700 piezoelectric film headphones.
GREQ
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AKG K141 pads are 90mm, so they might look a bit strange.Anyone have a suggestion for the flattest 80mm supra-aural pads?
For my new pair of 40-year-old Pioneer SE-700 piezoelectric film headphones.
I always thought my SE-700 sounded better with thicker/plush 60mm'ish on-ear pleather pads. Definitely helps with the low-end, but it's been ages since I actually heard them with stock pads.
Sorry, this isn't much help
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AKG K141 pads are 90mm, so they might look a bit strange.
I always thought my SE-700 sounded better with thicker/plush 60mm'ish on-ear pleather pads. Definitely helps with the low-end, but it's been ages since I actually heard them with stock pads.
Sorry, this isn't much help
Well, real k141 pads have a hard back, but there are chinese vendors who sell a version with a flange like k240 pads. I would guess those are even bigger.
Hmm.
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