[koven]

They do have a slit... it's just really hard to pull them apart the first time. Some tweezers might help, lol.

 

[tstarn06]

You have to treat them rough, and they will go on.

 

[userlander]

okay thanks - I was poking them with a paper clip, but they weren't opening.

/goes to get the tweazers

 

[average_joe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by userlander /img/forum/go_quote.gif How do you get these donut pads on? They don't seem to have an inside opening.

For me it was more than just treating them rough, I had to rip them apart, making sure I didn't rip the whole thing!

 

[userlander]

Quote:

Originally Posted by average_joe /img/forum/go_quote.gif For me it was more than just treating them rough, I had to rip them apart, making sure I didn't rip the whole thing!

yeah, I see what you mean. I already just ripped one.

 

[ekowalski]

Quote:

Originally Posted by userlander /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just got mine. They sound really great even without any burn in yet. A huge step up in clarity and detail over the stock sansa buds, that's for sure!

Funny that you mention the Sansa buds, my brother has them and I was like, "Are those my new PK3s?!" They look very similar, but it's a generic style I suppose.

 

[koven]

Quote:

Originally Posted by userlander /img/forum/go_quote.gif yeah, I see what you mean. I already just ripped one.

Give the full pads a shot, they sound the best IMO. Definitely easier to put on too

The thing I hate about the donuts is how the pad never stays centered.

 

[userlander]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekowalski /img/forum/go_quote.gif Funny that you mention the Sansa buds, my brother has them and I was like, "Are those my new PK3s?!" They look identical.

They are very close.

The stem of the sansa buds is a little thicker and little bit longer, and has a glossy kind of finish. The ear part itself is about the same size.

The speaker vents or whatever on the sansas are like 4 or 5 little holes across the top, while the PK3's are the two horizontal line vents. I think that would probably account for a more open and airier sound, but I haven't tested them long enough to get a sense of that yet. They're definitely more detailed and "open" sounding than the stock buds so far, though. And I only expect that to improve over time.

 

[userlander]

Quote:

Originally Posted by koven /img/forum/go_quote.gif Give the full pads a shot, they sound the best IMO. Definitely easier to put on too The thing I hate about the donuts is how the pad never stays centered.

I think I do like the full pads better. The donuts sounded a little harsh to me for the brief minute I tried them. With earphone break in maybe that will change, but for now I'm sticking with the full pads.

I also love the packaging on these, and how they come with a 1/4" adapter. That's classy! It's identical to the one that came with my grados, btw.

 

[average_joe]

I prefer the doughnut as I like my treble

and did notice a difference when using the full pad vs. the doughnut.

 

[supersong115]

I'm rocking the full pads...and after 2 weeks of daily usage the sound never ceases to amaze me. I might get some full pads of different color...maybe red?

 

[GrooveRite]

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersong115 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm rocking the full pads...and after 2 weeks of daily usage the sound never ceases to amaze me. I might get some full pads of different color...maybe red?

I have a few tracks that just sound ridiculous with these bad boys. I'm constantly amazed by them!

 

[JuStlcE]

Is anybody know where to buy the pad covered the earbud ? thanks

 

[tstarn06]

Radioshack or ebay (the cheaper alternative).

 

[userlander]

On a related note, where is a good place to get a cable extender? Also radioshack, or is there a better place online?