[jaycee1]

LOL! I'm totally satisfied with my budget koss headphones. Even if you spend $300 - $600, there's no guarantee you'll get better sound quality.
 
I get a weird sense of enjoyment watching you guys running around like chickens with your heads cut off.  

 

[Currawong]

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LOL! I'm totally satisfied with my budget koss headphones. Even if you spend $300 - $600, there's no guarantee you'll like them more.
 
I get a weird sense of enjoyment watching you guys running around like chickens with your heads cut off.  

 
FTFY.

 

[alicein]

I have got s400, not impressed that much, probably should try the 500s.

 

[waynes world]

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FTFY.

 
Lol - good adjustment!
 
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LOL! I'm totally satisfied with my budget koss headphones. Even if you spend $300 - $600, there's no guarantee you'll get better sound quality.
 
I get a weird sense of enjoyment watching you guys running around like chickens with your heads cut off.  

 
Me? I have a split personality. Here's my newly mutilated Koss Sportapro's:
 

 
 
 
They sound fantastic. For the $25 CDN that I paid for them, I love them!
 
Which makes me completely laugh at the fool that is me for getting these..
 

 
and these
 

 
Hmm, the strange thing though is that they also sound fantastic (and yes, better than the Sportapro's), and for the money that I paid for them, I love them also!
 
Hmm, maybe Currawong is right, and maybe it all has more to do with how much you personally like your headphones... for whatever reasons matter to you.

 

[shdl83]

DIfferences in sound between S400 with AKG K518DJ and AT WS55 ear pads?

 

[jaycee1]

What is your assessment of the sportapro's before and after the mod? I don't have a drill so I'm likely to put the sportapro drivers on a parts express headband instead.

What are the two models of headphones pictured below the sportapro's?
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Lol - good adjustment!
 
 
Me? I have a split personality. Here's my newly mutilated Koss Sportapro's:
 

 
 
 
They sound fantastic. For the $25 CDN that I paid for them, I love them!
 
Which makes me completely laugh at the fool that is me for getting these..
 

 
and these
 

 
Hmm, the strange thing though is that they also sound fantastic (and yes, better than the Sportapro's), and for the money that I paid for them, I love them also!
 
Hmm, maybe Currawong is right, and maybe it all has more to do with how much you personally like your headphones... for whatever reasons matter to you.

 

[BenF]

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DIfferences in sound between S400 with AKG K518DJ and AT WS55 ear pads?

WS55 made them sound hollow

 

[BenF]

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I have got s400, not impressed that much, probably should try the 500s.

You must burn them with this :
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rnrj5g0mmbldj58/ZhYIByMYOE/White-Pink-Brown%20Noise%20%28For%20burn%20in%29.wav
 
I was initially disappointed too, after burning it for over 200 hours with music.

 

[deka-fi]

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In my opinion, 
 
AKG K518DJ for on-ear
Brainwavz HM5 for over-ear
 
honestly, anything but the stock. 

I'm buying a pair of AKG K518, so I'll try the pads on jvc 400 to check if there are improvements

 

[charmerci]

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I have got s400, not impressed that much, probably should try the 500s.

When I first got them, I thought they were not good at all. After doing a mod (p.58 post 869 without covering the three white ports), I think they're excellent for the price.

 

[waynes world]

 
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What is your assessment of the sportapro's before and after the mod? 

Much better. The bass is still big, but it's nicely controlled now and no longer boomy. Also, the detail in the mids and treble is brought out more. The sportapro's now are essentially a slightly darker version of the ksc75's (on headband). They don't have quite as much mid/treble detail as the ksc75's, but they have much more bass. Although I think that technically the ksc75's have better SQ, I am finding the modded sportapro's to be as enjoyable (if not more so) to listen to due to the fantastic bass. To me, they sound like the Senn PX100II's but better: the bass is tighter and more controlled (ie much less mid-bass hump and bleeding into the mids, brighter and more detailed mids and treble).
 
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I don't have a drill so I'm likely to put the sportapro drivers on a parts express headband instead.

 
Yes, give that a whirl. I tried it after drilling the holes in the driver covers, but I thought that the sound became a bit more unfocused and that the sportapro drivers benefit from the modded housings. Just like I found that the ksc75's sound better not being in a driver housing.
 
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What are the two models of headphones pictured below the sportapro's?

Those would be the ATH WS99 and the ATH AD900X. Both incredible headphones for the price.

 

[deka-fi]

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I just purchased the JVC s400, I know recommending replacement of the pads that are good for these headphones?

The pads of the HD 25II go well?

 

[harry truman]

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The pads of the HD 25II go well?

 
I can't find who posted it but I saw someone who put their extra HD25-1 II pads on these.  He said it was a tight fit and took a while to get on.
 
Edit -- Disregard that last part.  I just put mine on in about 5 seconds.  So, yes, they fit perfectly and install easily.  
Edit 2 -- I also just performed the toilet paper mod.  There's a noticeable bass improvement.

 

[gopanthersgo1]

I can't find who posted it but I saw someone who put their extra HD25-1 II pads on these.  He said it was a tight fit and took a while to get on.

Edit -- Disregard that last part.  I just put mine on in about 5 seconds.  So, yes, they fit perfectly and install easily.  
Edit 2 -- I also just performed the toilet paper mod.  There's a noticeable bass improvement.

ooohhh... Glad someone liked my mod! It works pretty nice with felt and stuff too... Whatever you have that will dampen it the most!

 

[talelxpx]

So guys after reading here about them
do you think theyre better than AKG k430/450,ATH-Sj55, or any foldable headphones around the 50$ price?