Don't be sorry, it was a very good video. I would say 10 times better than what Zeos made in his video about pads. BTW the longer I compare Zeos videos to other audio RUclipsrs like yourself the more I came to a conclusion that while he is entertaining his videos are the worst in terms of actual information on sound signature. And you are one of the better source in that department so keep up the good work :)
I watch both and I still trust Zeos. If you need a quick idea of whether a pair headphones is good you just watch a bit of a Z review and then compare and contrast with other videos. Also if you have a pair of analytical headphones you can use the sound demos Z provides to compare them. Is it as good as being there with the headphones on your head? No, of course not but you can pick out characteristics of a headphone.
Agreed - I’d always prefer a detailed review with time stamps (we can always watch on a faster speed if pressed for time). So long as everything you put in the script is relevant and important to pass on, it’s worth sharing and that’s what we’re here for.
I saw your video before buying new pads for my edifier w820bt and I've chosen more thick hybrid ones (pu leather and velour) based on your opinion. Dude, it's exaclty as you described. Bass, comfort, less high peaks (for me this is awesome) and A LOT of details. It has totally changed the headphone sound. My experience with it is even better. Now I'm listening everything that I like again hahaha. Thanks a lot for the great content.
I enjoy his stage presence, hand movement presentation. After seeing bad hand movements in some people, I appreciate someone who knows how to properly use gestures.
Regarding the depth of pads and its affect on bass, I had always assumed that deeper would provide more surface area to reinforce/amplify the bass, but with my HD650's, for example, I have found that bass increases (and I think treble actually decreases) as the pads get older and more compressed...so less deep. Also, I have experienced similar when I have tried pushing headphones onto my head, so that the drivers are nearer my ears. I know with closed backs this is sometimes because the seal improves, but I've also found it the case with already well sealed closed backs and with open backs. Having said all this, a slightly deeper/bigger set of pads with my K371's did increase bass.
The oval hybrid brainwavz turned my 450BTs from headphones I couldn’t wear for more than an hour due to fatigue to the most comfortable Bluetooth headphones I own. Thanks for the video you’re a life saver!
Hi Joshua, thanks for this informative video. I hv sennheiser HD450BT, the quality is good m, but poor pads cushion. Can you suggest me the best pads replacement for it? Thanks
You can make pads really cheaply if you know how to use a sewing machine and get whatever material fits your preference like I made super plush soft leather ear pads out of a old welding jacket and purple foam for the cushion on the inside
One thing you didn't mention on comfort is that for some headphones getting more depth on the pad can save a headphone from crushing your ears, especially if you're somebody with a bigger head (and therefore ears) or more sticky out ears
Hi guys. What pads do you recommend for Hifiman HE-500? I use thease velour box pads. Leather sounds worse for me. I would like them to be more comfortable and have good detail.
I'm a bit late to the party, but I can't help but point out that Joshua Valour should clearly recommend velour. (damn, I'm corny... yet despite stopping myself from hitting "comment" for the last 15 minutes, I'm doing it anyways).
Hey guys. The hybrid Hifiman velour/microfiber base with leather on the outside is actually quite scratchy on your face compared to leather/pleather. The super soft Alcantara that my HD800 has is a super duper soft comfortable material. Hope this helps someone. Sadly there are no full leather or Alcantera pad replacements for the large yolk Arya/Ananda/etc shape so far including none from Dekoni so far as of Aug 2020 I believe
How do different leathers compare in sound and comfort? What sort of animals are leather made from? I know some are sheepskin but what else? I would assume deer but I'd like that confirmed. I used to work in a leather wearhouse so I am a bit of a leather nerd.
nice video, I have my monitor headphones which obviously use all leather pads. These are great at isolation which often I need in my house while gaming or need concentration. When I really want detail and have a quiet area to listen to music then I go velour. They seem to have the most natural sonic character with no manipulation to the original song, but do require a very quiet room to fully appreciate.
What pads would you recommend for HD58X? I was considering Fenestrated Sheepskin vs Skeepskin vs. Hybrid. Looking at Dekoni mostly. I'm not really into the velour pads that come with them... they remind me of a car from the 1990's. I really wish there was a fenestrated inside, fenestrated ear-side, regular sheepskin outside, but alas there there doesn't seem to be...
@@intoitreviews Yesss I got the sheepskin for my 58X's too (although the cheaper NewFantasia one on Amazon) and i definitely also think it helped the sound a lot. But the fenestrated sounded a lot different? How?
Going back in time to this video, it's crazy to see how much you've improved your editing and general quality. The audio and visuals were still pretty nice, though.
So is leather going to be the best for passive noise cancellation? And if you go velour or microfiber, doesn't that materiel absorb all of the oils from your skin? With my current stock fake leather pads, I can just wipe that away easily.
I want as flat of a sound signal as possible. I'm a producer so when mixing you want to have the sound as flat as possible so that it sounds good on any devise basically. What is the best option here? great job on the vid btw
I just ordered my M1060 and looking for pads to upgrade the sound. I saw the comment below that you recommend Dekoni Hybrid. I also saw someone recommend Brainwavz XL Hybrid. Did you ever tried or how do you compare these 2 earpads?
Just more about comfort TBH. I really liked the feel of the leather I had before upgrading to the 1990s. The DT 1990's earpads sound great (I use the bass boosting velour ear pads) but just aren't as comfortable as leather earpads. I think I'm leaning towards the Brainwavz Angled Sheepskin. Thoughts on how it might change the DT 1990s (w/ bass velour ear pads) sound signature? Also, do you think those would be more comfortable than the velour ear pads?
Awesome, thanks! I'm assuming the Angled sheepskin Brainwavz fit your DT 1990s? Only reason I ask is because the measurements listed on their site don't match up to be compatible (according to them, the measurements need to be off by only +/- 2 mm)
Re Brainwavz XL fitted to AKG K5500 - likes: readily available, easy to fit, comfortable, good external sound exclusion. Dislikes: thicker than the originals. This moves the drivers further away from the ears and this affects the sound more than you might expect. Test by pressing the back of the headphones with your fingers which move the drivers closer to your ears. The sound changes a lot - warmer and more engaging to my ears, although the sound otherwise is acceptable. If AKG make the originals available again I will buy them, but these will do in the meantime.
My DT770 Pro 80 ohm headphones are a bit uncomfortable on my right ear (?!) probably because I wear glasses. Are there any pads you guys would recommend?
Will the Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam Earpad fit the senheiser pxc 550? Im looking for something that is a little more roomy than the stock pads, but that wont change the sound in a negative way. Great video btw!
Oh man. I'd like to reduce a little of high, and let some of the bass escape, reduce the boom on my Sony's. But I can't use fabrics, I tried something referred as "sport fabric" and "Ice Silk" and a few others I don't know the naming. So far they were all itchy, irritating or got hotter than the Pu Leather I have and genuine leather I've used. Any chance there's one that have airy,material on the whole pad and leather where it touch my skin? Maybe try perforated leather? I also haven't tried full velour, but pretty sure it'll make me hotter. Contrary to what everyone says about hot climate. I live in hot and humid climate. And run hot, produce lot of heat. And fuzzy materials, like velvet or fur, trap that heat. The silk ones are cool to the touch. But when I put them on, very quickly get heated up because of me. My protein leather ones, (the ones that came with my Sony's) don't feel cool normally, but they regulate the temperature better. They get warm but never bothersome. I have wear them for hours. Maybe I've just had very bad luck with the fabric ones I've tried. I mean, I've used polyester that was incredibly uncomfortable, while also some of my most comfortable clothes are or have polyester. Just like porous scruffy cotton vs smooth soft cotton. I think I'm gonna give Brainwavz perforated a chance.
So, I know I am coming to the party a little late here, but; what would you suggest for something like a pair of headrush [hrf 581] headphones with rectangular earpieces? I have a pair that I want to fix up as a backup, since they still work beautifully, just the earpads are buggered.
Hi Joshua Can you please guide me, where I can buy velour earpads for the Hfiman Ananda? I have purchased one velour pair from Dekoni for my Sony WH1000 XM2. It has upgraded the wearing and listening experience impressively. Unfortunately Dekoni doesn't seem to be making earpads for headphones like Ananda of Ariya. Do you happen to know of any other manufacturers making these kind of earpads for the Ananda?. What is your opinion and suggestion on the same?
Hi Josh, nice and detailed explanation! IYO, what is the best alternative pads for HD650/6xx? Stock pads, while sounding great, they are not really that comfortable.
Thanks for the video, this was super informative. I bought perforated leather thinking it would be the middle ground of the bassy full leather and the airy velour.... I was wrong. The perforated leather lost all the crisp details I was use to hearing on my Audio-Technica ADG1X. Your explanation was an exact match to my situation. I'm going to try full leather next, and if that fails, I'll just stick with velour.
@@mrplumpkin_x3c The full leather did lose some of the airy details, but gave a little more bass. I really like the look and feel of blue full leather on my blue ADG1x, so I accepted the compromise. I just surprised by how bad the perforated leather killed the details in the sound.
Love my combination of ZMF Ori Hybrids on the TH900mk2 (with Dekoni attenuation rings). They take out that little pinch of highs which were too much for me in longer listening sessions. Bass got, i dont know how to say it but just more Balanced. Feels like the V-Shape got a little bit flattened but without losing the TH900's bass abilities and also improves it. Also they are 1000x more comfortable than stock pads :)
Anyone have recommendations for pad swap on HE4XX? I tend to like vocals with still an enjoyable amount of bass. Was thinking of getting a sheepskin pad for them cause I like the feeling of the material in general but wonder how the different pads would affect the sound.
People are changing stock he4xx pads for ori lambskin or ori lambskin perforated. I personally have no knowledge about either of these yet but I'm probably gonna get the lambskin ori perforated. Then I could tell something but for now you can search the web for that info 😉
Hey mate, got replacement pads but the band connecting it is too large for my ATH-AD900x, should I look into returning OR should i just trim to fit? The round would fit if the connecting band was slightly smaller.
Hey. I just got myself the brainwavs XL perforated leather for my dt1990 and they sound very close to the balanced pads but give a 25 percent bigger soundstage than the balanced pads too. Once you have tried these you will realise your search for pads will ha e come to an end. These are the ones you will thank me later.
Have a pair of Denon AH-D5000s with peeling earpads. I would like to boost the treble on these cans slightly, so should I just go with regular leather pads as to not reduce the treble?
Great and informative video., nice job I have a question.., I have a dt880 premium 250 ohms., im thinking about the brainwavz xl sheepskin pads., will it improve/increase the bass while maintaning the mids and decrease the highs a bit.,? Or what can you suggest.,? Thanks
Dekoni pads are really nice but the adhesive they use is really weak and came apart after like 3 months... twice. Ended up going Brainwavz and after a year, they still feel nice.
There's this no name pad that I absolutely love. Standard oval shape but its so deep that it doesn't let the tip of my ear touch the headphone. Its also really cheap so you can buy them by the droves. Downside is because they're cheap, the material pleather easily sheds off overtime. Like, maybe half a year or something. I would say that the back end is two inches, the front is an inch. I use them on my HE400i, stretching them out so that they're round. I would like to find a similar earpad but rather than pleather, its some lasting material.
I know this is an older vid Josh but I found it very informative. I've opted for the Brainwavz angled pads and a new headband cover for my ATH-WS1100is - whatever the hell Audio Technica chose to cover the foam with is flaking off already and I refuse to spend serious dollars on replacement parts for something that lasts for years on headphones from Beyerdynamic and others. Sennheiser seems to have settled on the same supplier - no doubt a lowballer from China who really couldnt give a crap about customer satisfaction over the longer term. How is it that my old Koss Portapros are still holding together while more expensive cans literally decompose in front of you ? Shameful QC, Thanks for the video.
I got the HE4XX a couple of months ago, I love the sound but the stock pads get a bit sweaty. So I bought some suede zmf ori pads for them. I think it's lambskin suede because it's so soft. Turns out I'm not sure I like the change in sound. The ori pads took the edge off the highs, darkened the sound a bit and I didn't notice any increase in bass, just some slight muddiness. Also the ori pads hold the drivers slightly further from your ears which I'm sure affects clarity. I've actually put the stock pads back on. The ori pads can be for gaming because they're more comfortable over time.
@@intoitreviews glad to hear this, I just joined the drop on massdrop for them. I love the he4xx, but I hate velour, I can't stand dust on pads,the feel of velour just isn't comfortable, and the original pads are more stiff then I'd like. Sound signature is great, so I want to keep that with the he4xx
Why? Lol. Z is great and has done this for a long time, he earned his subscribers. These two are both different and both great, whats wrong with variety and entertainment?
You can't really compare them, they make totally different kind of content. We have two really cool but very different channels. Also Z has been in the game a lot longer
Thanks a bunch for the video, this was really great. By far the most helpful explanation I've seen of how different materials affect sound signature. I'd be curious to see how the new Brainwavz Sheepskin Suede pads compare.
what would be the difference between the Brainwavz HM5 angled and not angled for my Audio Technica M40X? and would Memory foam or plain leather be better and whats the difference between the two?
Well, while I haven't heard for myself, I've read kind of a lot of comments around audio forums and RUclips from people who had replaced their stock pads with non-angled leather or pleather which claimed that the sound had been altered for the worse, as far as i recall mostly on account of a loss of bass without significant gains other than the added comfort. I have HM5 angled sheepskin for mine, and recessed mids are real, yo, but they do get an increase in soundstage and i definitely noticed something changing pleasantly in the lowend or bass department as well. It's like certain frequencies feel better physically, or can be felt a little more visibly, if that makes any sense. Imaging became a bit worse with the expanded soundstage, though not much. Other than that, I'm kinda new to audio jargon, and I haven't tried any other pads aside from the stock ones, so I can't really make qualified comparisons. I'm not sure what you mean with memory foam vs plain leather, as memory foam to my knowledge is the material which is stuffed inside the "skin" of the earpads to make them maintain their shape. Like there's memory foam inside the sheepskin pads that I have. Do you mean what's the difference between pleather and real leather?
i bought angled HM5 with pleather....its alright....comfort is good....but yeah bass decreased slightly...nothing dramatic though, thanks for the answer
I have the angleds. Honestly the change in sound signature was pretty mild, it was slightly less bassy, and a bit more sound stage in really ambient tracks. No real reason to just get it for the sound imo because a bit of eq and getting used to it is enough (i know lots of people are hyping it though). That being said, the improvement in comfort was so great that I'd highly recommend it for that reason only. I can wear these all day and still be fine.
Looking to replace my hd650 pads, leaning towards hybrid but people seem to favor the velour (which is cheaper) but I think hybrid might feel a bit better, both should be comfy though
Just bought a set of Brainwavz hybrid ovals for my HD600s. The stock pads have a plastic ring that snaps the pad in while the Brainwaves do not. What holds them in besides compression? Are folks using glue or velcro?
Im planning to buy ath m40x and I have large ears and i wanna use it for gaming(less base compared to normal)...plus i want a breathable pad....which one would u recommend?
I had some brainwavz and they feel apart. So wouldn't buy from them again. Find it interesting whether they change the sonic properties of the headphones.
I have DT990 Pro for gaming I’m looking to have a wider soundstage, also maybe they can feel better then stock, stocks one feel really close and fit to me and also not loosing the precise sound of footstep of the headphone. Which you recommend?
990's are bright... ouch. You should honestly save and buy the 1990s if you want a better sound stage and imaging. They are better in every way. I really dont think a pad swap will get you what you are looking for. But, if you want to widen the soundstage you may want to try and get thicker pads, but you may lose some detail.
I bought some 16 dollar pleather replacement pads to replace my Itchy X2HR velour pads and they sound just as good as the stock pads as best I can tell .
I got wicked cushions for my sister's studio beats but l didn't like how besides being cool looking they almost had a hard plastic feel compared to the beats soft stock cushions. So l was wondering are there any like leather sweat proof replacement pads that are real comfortable and still look cool?
Pad depth - 1:06
Why change pads? - 3:18
Material sounds - 5:00
Comfort - 9:50
Build and Brands - 11:10
Don't be sorry, it was a very good video. I would say 10 times better than what Zeos made in his video about pads. BTW the longer I compare Zeos videos to other audio RUclipsrs like yourself the more I came to a conclusion that while he is entertaining his videos are the worst in terms of actual information on sound signature. And you are one of the better source in that department so keep up the good work :)
Stanisław Szczypuła I politely disagree :)
As a general consumer I appreciate their differences as it gives me a wide scope on the products they both cover
Zeos is basically "fuck those, get these", or "fuck these"
I watch both and I still trust Zeos. If you need a quick idea of whether a pair headphones is good you just watch a bit of a Z review and then compare and contrast with other videos. Also if you have a pair of analytical headphones you can use the sound demos Z provides to compare them. Is it as good as being there with the headphones on your head? No, of course not but you can pick out characteristics of a headphone.
His audio demos suck ass so I automatically don't care about what he blabbers about
Great video. Very informative.
Don't apologize for the longer content. A lot of us enjoy info packed vids no matter the length.
Agreed - I’d always prefer a detailed review with time stamps (we can always watch on a faster speed if pressed for time). So long as everything you put in the script is relevant and important to pass on, it’s worth sharing and that’s what we’re here for.
We all do.
I really like the intro, its clean a simple but still gives a lot of information about your channel
Thanks Nick!
I saw your video before buying new pads for my edifier w820bt and I've chosen more thick hybrid ones (pu leather and velour) based on your opinion. Dude, it's exaclty as you described. Bass, comfort, less high peaks (for me this is awesome) and A LOT of details. It has totally changed the headphone sound. My experience with it is even better. Now I'm listening everything that I like again hahaha. Thanks a lot for the great content.
I think this video needs more hand movement
I enjoy his stage presence, hand movement presentation. After seeing bad hand movements in some people, I appreciate someone who knows how to properly use gestures.
You doomed me, know i can't unsee he overuse hand movement :(
Gesticulation.
I didn't even notice his hand movements.
So it is not annoying
LOL
Regarding the depth of pads and its affect on bass, I had always assumed that deeper would provide more surface area to reinforce/amplify the bass, but with my HD650's, for example, I have found that bass increases (and I think treble actually decreases) as the pads get older and more compressed...so less deep. Also, I have experienced similar when I have tried pushing headphones onto my head, so that the drivers are nearer my ears. I know with closed backs this is sometimes because the seal improves, but I've also found it the case with already well sealed closed backs and with open backs. Having said all this, a slightly deeper/bigger set of pads with my K371's did increase bass.
I just went on an ear pad shopping spree. Thanks, Joshua!
I really like how you list everything in the description, beyond the pads you showed us your gear and all! Very awesome of you!
The oval hybrid brainwavz turned my 450BTs from headphones I couldn’t wear for more than an hour due to fatigue to the most comfortable Bluetooth headphones I own. Thanks for the video you’re a life saver!
Pad Depth- 1:06
Why change pads?- 3:18
Material Sounds- 5:00
Comfort- 9:50
Build and Brands- 11:10
So which pads would you recommend for the HD 6xx for that best sound performance
Didn’t know Oliver Queen was an audiophile 😂 quality content though, I appreciate it.
@Ronnie Fletcher stop existing
@@realtedkaczynski
You're talking to a bot,
which is sad.
@@wale9d Guess I did not notice, but why the mean comment?
@@realtedkaczynski
That wasn't meant to upset you, just showing how sad it is that these bots are on RUclips now.
I apologize
@@wale9d No worries :D
I totally agree, these bots have started popping up all over the place since not too long ago!
what pads would you recommend for Fidelio X2HR? aim is to keep similar sound signature and correct some weaknesses.
Hi Joshua, thanks for this informative video. I hv sennheiser HD450BT, the quality is good m, but poor pads cushion. Can you suggest me the best pads replacement for it? Thanks
You can make pads really cheaply if you know how to use a sewing machine and get whatever material fits your preference like I made super plush soft leather ear pads out of a old welding jacket and purple foam for the cushion on the inside
Thoughts on sheepskin vs hybrid pads on the ATH M40X
One thing you didn't mention on comfort is that for some headphones getting more depth on the pad can save a headphone from crushing your ears, especially if you're somebody with a bigger head (and therefore ears) or more sticky out ears
Hi guys. What pads do you recommend for Hifiman HE-500? I use thease velour box pads. Leather sounds worse for me. I would like them to be more comfortable and have good detail.
I'm a bit late to the party, but I can't help but point out that Joshua Valour should clearly recommend velour.
(damn, I'm corny... yet despite stopping myself from hitting "comment" for the last 15 minutes, I'm doing it anyways).
You have no idea how long I've been saying that in my head :D
Hey guys. The hybrid Hifiman velour/microfiber base with leather on the outside is actually quite scratchy on your face compared to leather/pleather. The super soft Alcantara that my HD800 has is a super duper soft comfortable material. Hope this helps someone. Sadly there are no full leather or Alcantera pad replacements for the large yolk Arya/Ananda/etc shape so far including none from Dekoni so far as of Aug 2020 I believe
How do different leathers compare in sound and comfort? What sort of animals are leather made from? I know some are sheepskin but what else? I would assume deer but I'd like that confirmed. I used to work in a leather wearhouse so I am a bit of a leather nerd.
Really helpful guide. Didn't know that there could be slight sound differences depending on the earpad you choose.
nice video, I have my monitor headphones which obviously use all leather pads. These are great at isolation which often I need in my house while gaming or need concentration. When I really want detail and have a quiet area to listen to music then I go velour. They seem to have the most natural sonic character with no manipulation to the original song, but do require a very quiet room to fully appreciate.
Just ordered dekoni hybrids for my x00 eb. Hope they increased the comfort without changing the sound sig much.
may i have your review on the dekoni pad?
What pads would you recommend for HD58X? I was considering Fenestrated Sheepskin vs Skeepskin vs. Hybrid. Looking at Dekoni mostly. I'm not really into the velour pads that come with them... they remind me of a car from the 1990's. I really wish there was a fenestrated inside, fenestrated ear-side, regular sheepskin outside, but alas there there doesn't seem to be...
I went through them all... I like elite sheepskin best... fenestrated was awful for 58x.
@@intoitreviews Yesss I got the sheepskin for my 58X's too (although the cheaper NewFantasia one on Amazon) and i definitely also think it helped the sound a lot. But the fenestrated sounded a lot different? How?
Going back in time to this video, it's crazy to see how much you've improved your editing and general quality. The audio and visuals were still pretty nice, though.
So is leather going to be the best for passive noise cancellation? And if you go velour or microfiber, doesn't that materiel absorb all of the oils from your skin? With my current stock fake leather pads, I can just wipe that away easily.
I think we have the same type of preference in types of headset which one would u reccomend for val and cod ?
I want as flat of a sound signal as possible. I'm a producer so when mixing you want to have the sound as flat as possible so that it sounds good on any devise basically. What is the best option here?
great job on the vid btw
Just ordered Yaxi pads for my HD58x's based on people saying they're slightly better than dekoni ones
For Sony WH1000XM4 would you recommend Dekoni Deep Leather or Dekoni Deep Suede?
Do u think hd660s benefit from dekoni sheepskin (or any of dekoni pads) ? Or just waste my money ?
Bobby Brian wondering the same thing. Z mentioned them in his Hd660s review but I didn't hear anything else about them.
from your experience would you recommend the hybrid pads for the DT1770's?
Amazing video! do i have to search for replacements by the specific model of HP or Is there a way to measure and catalog them trough sizes?
I just ordered my M1060 and looking for pads to upgrade the sound. I saw the comment below that you recommend Dekoni Hybrid. I also saw someone recommend Brainwavz XL Hybrid. Did you ever tried or how do you compare these 2 earpads?
Which one would you recommend for the DT 1990? (:
What sound signature are you looking for?
Just more about comfort TBH. I really liked the feel of the leather I had before upgrading to the 1990s. The DT 1990's earpads sound great (I use the bass boosting velour ear pads) but just aren't as comfortable as leather earpads. I think I'm leaning towards the Brainwavz Angled Sheepskin. Thoughts on how it might change the DT 1990s (w/ bass velour ear pads) sound signature? Also, do you think those would be more comfortable than the velour ear pads?
Also love your vids and reviews! Only thing I want are timestamps (:
Angled sheepskin is very comfortable.
I really liked the Hybrid Beyer pads from Dekoni too.
Awesome, thanks! I'm assuming the Angled sheepskin Brainwavz fit your DT 1990s? Only reason I ask is because the measurements listed on their site don't match up to be compatible (according to them, the measurements need to be off by only +/- 2 mm)
How does this man do not have 1 million subscribers?
What would you suggest from Brainwavz for a pair of sennheiser HD598SE. Primary for gaming. The rest is not important.
Re Brainwavz XL fitted to AKG K5500 - likes: readily available, easy to fit, comfortable, good external sound exclusion. Dislikes: thicker than the originals. This moves the drivers further away from the ears and this affects the sound more than you might expect. Test by pressing the back of the headphones with your fingers which move the drivers closer to your ears. The sound changes a lot - warmer and more engaging to my ears, although the sound otherwise is acceptable. If AKG make the originals available again I will buy them, but these will do in the meantime.
Hey Joshua. Cool vid bro. What can I use for the best bass production for the Superlux 668 headphones.
what type of material do you think keeps the ears most cool temperature wise?
would also like to know.....do you have a recommendation for cool ear pads? Thanks
Do you have a recommendation for the Soundcore Q20s? I love the sound but my ears get sore pretty quickly. Thanks!
My DT770 Pro 80 ohm headphones are a bit uncomfortable on my right ear (?!) probably because I wear glasses. Are there any pads you guys would recommend?
I've put thicker earpads on my dt770 and they sound better and more comfortable
Will the Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam Earpad fit the senheiser pxc 550? Im looking for something that is a little more roomy than the stock pads, but that wont change the sound in a negative way. Great video btw!
Oh man. I'd like to reduce a little of high, and let some of the bass escape, reduce the boom on my Sony's. But I can't use fabrics, I tried something referred as "sport fabric" and "Ice Silk" and a few others I don't know the naming. So far they were all itchy, irritating or got hotter than the Pu Leather I have and genuine leather I've used. Any chance there's one that have airy,material on the whole pad and leather where it touch my skin? Maybe try perforated leather? I also haven't tried full velour, but pretty sure it'll make me hotter. Contrary to what everyone says about hot climate. I live in hot and humid climate. And run hot, produce lot of heat. And fuzzy materials, like velvet or fur, trap that heat. The silk ones are cool to the touch. But when I put them on, very quickly get heated up because of me. My protein leather ones, (the ones that came with my Sony's) don't feel cool normally, but they regulate the temperature better. They get warm but never bothersome. I have wear them for hours.
Maybe I've just had very bad luck with the fabric ones I've tried. I mean, I've used polyester that was incredibly uncomfortable, while also some of my most comfortable clothes are or have polyester. Just like porous scruffy cotton vs smooth soft cotton.
I think I'm gonna give Brainwavz perforated a chance.
Which ones would be best for QC35’s? I have to wear them all night (snoring partner). Can you recommend any ?
Any suggestions to get more bass and crisp highs on 660s?
So, I know I am coming to the party a little late here, but; what would you suggest for something like a pair of headrush [hrf 581] headphones with rectangular earpieces? I have a pair that I want to fix up as a backup, since they still work beautifully, just the earpads are buggered.
I have DT770. Which one to use ?
Hi Joshua
Can you please guide me, where I can buy velour earpads for the Hfiman Ananda?
I have purchased one velour pair from Dekoni for my Sony WH1000 XM2. It has upgraded the wearing and listening experience impressively. Unfortunately Dekoni doesn't seem to be making earpads for headphones like Ananda of Ariya. Do you happen to know of any other manufacturers making these kind of earpads for the Ananda?.
What is your opinion and suggestion on the same?
What do you think about using the DT 1770 pleather pads on the DT 1990s?
can i use dekoni hybrid for my dt990 premium ? i havent understood from your video if you're pairing them with dt 990 pro or premium. thank you !
What earpads are most similair to the HyperX Cloud II earpads?
Hi Josh, nice and detailed explanation! IYO, what is the best alternative pads for HD650/6xx? Stock pads, while sounding great, they are not really that comfortable.
So which pads would you recommend for the hd 650 for that extra bass performance?
That was purely for example. I don't really recommend changing them.
But, dekoni does have HD650 pads. I would check them out if you are interested.
Thanks for the video, this was super informative. I bought perforated leather thinking it would be the middle ground of the bassy full leather and the airy velour.... I was wrong. The perforated leather lost all the crisp details I was use to hearing on my Audio-Technica ADG1X. Your explanation was an exact match to my situation. I'm going to try full leather next, and if that fails, I'll just stick with velour.
so how was the full leather if you got it, cause for me with my dt990s it was too bassy and lost the treble clarity which I didn't like
@@mrplumpkin_x3c The full leather did lose some of the airy details, but gave a little more bass. I really like the look and feel of blue full leather on my blue ADG1x, so I accepted the compromise. I just surprised by how bad the perforated leather killed the details in the sound.
@@JopTooFTW oh dang, thanks for the response, and yeah I might stick with the velour cups, not a fan of the leather lol.
And if the dekoni ear pads are sewn crookedly, is it a defect? Somewhere the walls are thinner, somewhere thicker - I'm talking about leather
Hi Joshua, awesome video as usual. I have recently bought the M40X, can I know which pads will help to boost the bass a bit. Thanks!☺️
Same here ....Tum hi bol do
The thicker the leather the more bass. Anything else will reduce the Bass
Hey, I Have m40x's too and am looking for the exact same sound signature, what worked best for you?
Hi I have the NCredible AX1 headphones and the ear pads are currently striping. I was wondering if you had any recommendations?
I replaced my Arctis 9x earpads to velour and omg the difference is massive in comfortability is amazing
Love my combination of ZMF Ori Hybrids on the TH900mk2 (with Dekoni attenuation rings).
They take out that little pinch of highs which were too much for me in longer listening sessions.
Bass got, i dont know how to say it but just more Balanced.
Feels like the V-Shape got a little bit flattened but without losing the TH900's bass abilities and also improves it.
Also they are 1000x more comfortable than stock pads :)
Question. They did no more make ear pads for MONSTER ELEMENTS HEADPHONES? I am looking all over and not find any where.
Where can i buy pads for Senn Orpheus ?
Anyone have recommendations for pad swap on HE4XX?
I tend to like vocals with still an enjoyable amount of bass. Was thinking of getting a sheepskin pad for them cause I like the feeling of the material in general but wonder how the different pads would affect the sound.
People are changing stock he4xx pads for ori lambskin or ori lambskin perforated. I personally have no knowledge about either of these yet but I'm probably gonna get the lambskin ori perforated. Then I could tell something but for now you can search the web for that info 😉
Hey mate, got replacement pads but the band connecting it is too large for my ATH-AD900x, should I look into returning OR should i just trim to fit? The round would fit if the connecting band was slightly smaller.
I want to buy Dekoni earpads for my DT990 Pro 250Ohms because the stock earpads get really flat and uncomfortable after a few months.
Any suggestions?
Hey. I just got myself the brainwavs XL perforated leather for my dt1990 and they sound very close to the balanced pads but give a 25 percent bigger soundstage than the balanced pads too. Once you have tried these you will realise your search for pads will ha e come to an end. These are the ones you will thank me later.
Best pads for athm40x please
Have a pair of Denon AH-D5000s with peeling earpads. I would like to boost the treble on these cans slightly, so should I just go with regular leather pads as to not reduce the treble?
Great and informative video., nice job
I have a question.., I have a dt880 premium 250 ohms., im thinking about the brainwavz xl sheepskin pads., will it improve/increase the bass while maintaning the mids and decrease the highs a bit.,? Or what can you suggest.,? Thanks
Which material should i get if i want the most comfort and high bass?
What would be good for my logitech g pro x for gaming and movies? I do like clarity and bass
How would compare the bass on the 1990s with Dakoni pads to the 1770s with stock pads?
Dekoni pads are really nice but the adhesive they use is really weak and came apart after like 3 months... twice. Ended up going Brainwavz and after a year, they still feel nice.
what type of earpad would you recommend for an ATH-m50x?
Brainwavz angled sheepskin. Best pad I ever tried on that headphone. Period.
@leebonakiss Did you end up buying these? Any complaints or any noticeable changes to sound?
@@JoshuaValour Do you recommend these on the m40x also?
For me, it's the Brainwavz rounded XL pleather + memory foam for that bass transfer power
What pads should I get for hifi man Sundara
There's this no name pad that I absolutely love. Standard oval shape but its so deep that it doesn't let the tip of my ear touch the headphone. Its also really cheap so you can buy them by the droves. Downside is because they're cheap, the material pleather easily sheds off overtime. Like, maybe half a year or something.
I would say that the back end is two inches, the front is an inch. I use them on my HE400i, stretching them out so that they're round. I would like to find a similar earpad but rather than pleather, its some lasting material.
I know this is an older vid Josh but I found it very informative. I've opted for the Brainwavz angled pads and a new headband cover for my ATH-WS1100is - whatever the hell Audio Technica chose to cover the foam with is flaking off already and I refuse to spend serious dollars on replacement parts for something that lasts for years on headphones from Beyerdynamic and others. Sennheiser seems to have settled on the same supplier - no doubt a lowballer from China who really couldnt give a crap about customer satisfaction over the longer term. How is it that my old Koss Portapros are still holding together while more expensive cans literally decompose in front of you ? Shameful QC,
Thanks for the video.
I got the HE4XX a couple of months ago, I love the sound but the stock pads get a bit sweaty. So I bought some suede zmf ori pads for them. I think it's lambskin suede because it's so soft. Turns out I'm not sure I like the change in sound. The ori pads took the edge off the highs, darkened the sound a bit and I didn't notice any increase in bass, just some slight muddiness. Also the ori pads hold the drivers slightly further from your ears which I'm sure affects clarity. I've actually put the stock pads back on. The ori pads can be for gaming because they're more comfortable over time.
I just switched to fenestrated angled pads for my he4xx, sound signature is nearly identical to the stock. Maybe slightly better imo.
Try hybrid pads or tune the sound with an equalizer
I swap between dekoni fenestrated and sheepskin. The later is more relaxed, but both are closer to your head than the ZMF pads.
@@intoitreviews glad to hear this, I just joined the drop on massdrop for them. I love the he4xx, but I hate velour, I can't stand dust on pads,the feel of velour just isn't comfortable, and the original pads are more stiff then I'd like. Sound signature is great, so I want to keep that with the he4xx
Zeos and Josh deserve to have the number of their subscribers switched.
Why? Lol. Z is great and has done this for a long time, he earned his subscribers. These two are both different and both great, whats wrong with variety and entertainment?
You can't really compare them, they make totally different kind of content. We have two really cool but very different channels. Also Z has been in the game a lot longer
whats also great about the brainwavz ones is the dimension is not as advertised. 30mm depth? more like 25mm.
Are the Brainwavz pads good tho?
Thanks a bunch for the video, this was really great. By far the most helpful explanation I've seen of how different materials affect sound signature. I'd be curious to see how the new Brainwavz Sheepskin Suede pads compare.
What pads do you guys recommend for HyperX Cloud Flight S in terms of comfort?
Which pads do you recommend for the he4xx?
Fenestrated sheepskin keeps the sound signature the same imo.
I actually swapped to normal sheepskin, it relaxes the headphone a bit though.
what would be the difference between the Brainwavz HM5 angled and not angled for my Audio Technica M40X? and would Memory foam or plain leather be better and whats the difference between the two?
Well, while I haven't heard for myself, I've read kind of a lot of comments around audio forums and RUclips from people who had replaced their stock pads with non-angled leather or pleather which claimed that the sound had been altered for the worse, as far as i recall mostly on account of a loss of bass without significant gains other than the added comfort.
I have HM5 angled sheepskin for mine, and recessed mids are real, yo, but they do get an increase in soundstage and i definitely noticed something changing pleasantly in the lowend or bass department as well. It's like certain frequencies feel better physically, or can be felt a little more visibly, if that makes any sense. Imaging became a bit worse with the expanded soundstage, though not much.
Other than that, I'm kinda new to audio jargon, and I haven't tried any other pads aside from the stock ones, so I can't really make qualified comparisons.
I'm not sure what you mean with memory foam vs plain leather, as memory foam to my knowledge is the material which is stuffed inside the "skin" of the earpads to make them maintain their shape. Like there's memory foam inside the sheepskin pads that I have. Do you mean what's the difference between pleather and real leather?
i bought angled HM5 with pleather....its alright....comfort is good....but yeah bass decreased slightly...nothing dramatic though, thanks for the answer
No problem at all my man, I hope you enjoy them as much as i do mine :)
I have the angleds. Honestly the change in sound signature was pretty mild, it was slightly less bassy, and a bit more sound stage in really ambient tracks. No real reason to just get it for the sound imo because a bit of eq and getting used to it is enough (i know lots of people are hyping it though). That being said, the improvement in comfort was so great that I'd highly recommend it for that reason only. I can wear these all day and still be fine.
13:28 Ear pads on at least the LCD2C is using adhesive to hold them on and that is why you got that well adhesive there.
well duh,
But, they COULD have crapped out in that area and the plastic ring underneath, but, didn't. That was my point.
Looking to replace my hd650 pads, leaning towards hybrid but people seem to favor the velour (which is cheaper) but I think hybrid might feel a bit better, both should be comfy though
What pads would u recommend with the takstar hi2050?
What is the purpose of angled earpads? They don't move the stereo image to the front, which seems like to most likely explanation.
Just bought a set of Brainwavz hybrid ovals for my HD600s. The stock pads have a plastic ring that snaps the pad in while the Brainwaves do not. What holds them in besides compression? Are folks using glue or velcro?
You could do glue or velcro. If you want an actual mounted pad, i think dekoni has some.
Pu leather or perforated leather pads for better noise cancellation? Please help
Im planning to buy ath m40x and I have large ears and i wanna use it for gaming(less base compared to normal)...plus i want a breathable pad....which one would u recommend?
hm5 pads work with the ath series and they come in different materials but the breathable pads get rid of all of the bass, like all of it
Muhd Tawfeeq so yeah, hm5 pads different materials. i recommend lambskin because they are closed headphones but ive never used the m40xs
I'm going to have to re-watch this and take notes. Thanks for the info
I had some brainwavz and they feel apart. So wouldn't buy from them again. Find it interesting whether they change the sonic properties of the headphones.
I have DT990 Pro for gaming I’m looking to have a wider soundstage, also maybe they can feel better then stock, stocks one feel really close and fit to me and also not loosing the precise sound of footstep of the headphone. Which you recommend?
990's are bright... ouch. You should honestly save and buy the 1990s if you want a better sound stage and imaging. They are better in every way. I really dont think a pad swap will get you what you are looking for.
But, if you want to widen the soundstage you may want to try and get thicker pads, but you may lose some detail.
I bought some 16 dollar pleather replacement pads to replace my Itchy X2HR velour pads and they sound just as good as the stock pads as best I can tell .
I got wicked cushions for my sister's studio beats but l didn't like how besides being cool looking they almost had a hard plastic feel compared to the beats soft stock cushions. So l was wondering are there any like leather sweat proof replacement pads that are real comfortable and still look cool?
Really informative and nuanced video. I appreciate the way you think and how you present your thoughts.