I think it depends on the installed mesh and number of vents. I'm told that they were changed at some point but only have my own as a reference (my Aeolus is from 2022). The OG pads were too bombastic for me, but I'm not really a basshead. The Uni lamb were fun for a while, but still not ideal for me. I use the BE2 hybrid pads mostly now, but sometimes steal the Caldera ultraperf pads from my VO, or use the Uni suede. The choices can be overwhelming.
I think it depends on the installed mesh and number of vents. I'm told that they were changed at some point but only have my own as a reference (my Aeolus is from 2022). The OG pads were too bombastic for me, but I'm not really a basshead. The Uni lamb were fun for a while, but still not ideal for me. I use the BE2 hybrid pads mostly now, but sometimes steal the Caldera ultraperf pads from my VO, or use the Uni suede. The choices can be overwhelming.
My second favorite is a tie between the Uni perf lambskin and Be2 suedes. Very different sound profiles but I love them both a lot. But I still like the og Aeolus ones the best. I also believe the wood has an impact on the sound. It is pretty obvious to me when I was comparing the Cocobolo to a harder wood like African blackwood
I think it depends on the installed mesh and number of vents. I'm told that they were changed at some point but only have my own as a reference (my Aeolus is from 2022). The OG pads were too bombastic for me, but I'm not really a basshead. The Uni lamb were fun for a while, but still not ideal for me. I use the BE2 hybrid pads mostly now, but sometimes steal the Caldera ultraperf pads from my VO, or use the Uni suede. The choices can be overwhelming.
I've always been curious about this. Someday it'd be cool to compare a stock 3-baffle-hole Aeolus with a stock 2-baffle-hole Aeolus, the old vs the new. Zach said he changed to 2 holes once Universe pads became stock, so I can only assume removing the hole cuts back on the treble and elevates the bass slightly. But that's just my hypothesis, which would track with your experience (yours has 2 holes, correct?). Only one way to find out for sure though...
I've always been curious about this. Someday it'd be cool to compare a stock 3-baffle-hole Aeolus with a stock 2-baffle-hole Aeolus, the old vs the new. Zach said he changed to 2 holes once Universe pads became stock, so I can only assume removing the hole cuts back on the treble and elevates the bass slightly. But that's just my hypothesis, which would track with your experience (yours has 2 holes, correct?). Only one way to find out for sure though...
Yeah, the baffle is where the pad attaches to the headphone. When you remove the pads, you'll see either 3 holes or 2 holes on the face of the baffle facing the ears.
Yeah, the baffle is where the pad attaches to the headphone. When you remove the pads, you'll see either 3 holes or 2 holes on the face of the baffle facing the ears.
I've always been curious about this. Someday it'd be cool to compare a stock 3-baffle-hole Aeolus with a stock 2-baffle-hole Aeolus, the old vs the new. Zach said he changed to 2 holes once Universe pads became stock, so I can only assume removing the hole cuts back on the treble and elevates the bass slightly. But that's just my hypothesis, which would track with your experience (yours has 2 holes, correct?). Only one way to find out for sure though...
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I purchased my Aeolus headphones second hand. The owners' card has a 2022 date of production. Came with the universal lambskin perforated earpads and the owner had ordered the hybrid pads as second choice. My headphones have three holes in the baffles.
I think the mesh was changed in conjunction with the number of vents and the OG pads were phased out. I’m sure I read pages about it on one of these threads. My Aeolus came with Uni suede pads, The OG Aeolus pads I bought were B-stock. I’ll probably try them again someday. It’s nice to have them for reference, but they don’t really work for me.
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... when it comes to Aeolus, only Aeolus OG lambskin earpads will do. "You've heard the rest, stay with the best".
Maybe the 2 hole is the newer one and 3 hole the old.
