[ZorgDK]

I've got two extra pads for the HE-6 and I sure ain't looking forward to replacing them. It would suck to have the headphones sent to China beause of a broken plastic tab. 

 

[sphinxvc]

Will these upgraded pads come stock with HE-series headphones in our choice of velour/leather or will they be a separate upgrade purchase?  

 

[.Sup]

Any more news? I just replaced my left pad because the crackling noise was unbearable. It was broken on two points. I had to use the replacement pad which is in a very bad shape. Ofc I broke the replacement pad when trying to put it in place but no crackling so far, only the uneven shape is pressing part of my head more than it should.
 
 
 

 

[nc8000]

Had email from Fang today and with luck the new pads should be available on the head-direct website sometime next week

 

[.Sup]

Thanks for the info nc

 

[knowhatimean]

Yes, this indeed good news. If the new pads are of a high enough quality,with a bit of brainstorming, we can work on better means of attaching the pads to the cups for a better & more continuous seal & hopefully be done with anymore "mechanical" issues.

 

[Rope]

Call me simple, but I'd settle for two ear cushions the same thickness.  Heck, I'll attach them with string, smoke, and mirrors, as long as one driver isn't a 1/4" closer to my left ear.

 

[.Sup]

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Call me simple, but I'd settle for two ear cushions the same thickness.  Heck, I'll attach them with string, smoke, and mirrors, as long as one driver isn't a 1/4" closer to my left ear.

It has to be easy to detach in order to be able to wash them every once and then.

 

[Rope]

Is it next week yet?

 

[grokit]

 
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Hmmm, leather.  DO WANT.

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Leathered pads, nice.

X3, very interested in these for the leather and slightly additional thickness. Hopefully the quality of the attachment tabs will be improved as well. I would think so, as Fang seems like he is committed to evolving quality upgrades whenever it's possible.
 
 
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Thicker pads would be nice.  My ears (barely) touch the covers over the drivers when wearing the HE-500.  The HE-6 has the same problem, maybe worse, IMO.  During the winter the heated air in my house becomes very dry.  When listening to the HE-6, my ears would get static electric shocks when I moved around in my cloth chair.  Ouch!

I had some of those "static lightening bolts" with my first HE-6 but they eventually subsided so hopefully your pair will work itself out as well. I had to get a warranty replacement for an unrelated issue recently and there have not been any of these shocking intrusions at all. But I am using an aftermarket cable now, and it's not winter anymore.
 

 

[nc8000]

It is next week but they don't seem to be up at the web site yet. They should be a little deeper than the stock HE-500 pads

 

[Rope]

 
Difficult to get volume balance, sound stage, and any semblance of imaging with one pad 1/4' thicker/thinner than the other.  I've been using my Denons in the mean time.

 

[wuwhere]

^^^ My 6 is just like yours, the right pad became thinner than the left. I hope they use better foam in the new pads.

 

[SpudHarris]

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The pads on the HE-4 are fine but the ones on the HE-500 are a little shallower so my ears touch the protection grill over the drivers making it a little uncomfortable with long sessions. Also I generally prefer leather pads as I don't have any heat/sweat problems.

I had exactly the same experience as this. Don't get me wrong, I love the HE-500's but anything bassy makes the material tickle my ears (and not in a good way). If they could be slightly deeper it would be so great and I'll be in for a set of each for sure.
 
 

 

[KingStyles]

I hope they come out soon.