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mattris
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Jul 30, 2019
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With larger (ear-sized!) openings than the pads offered here, Brainwavz oval pads would be more comfortable... and less expensive, except for their Micro Suede pads, which are $1.50 more from Brainwavz official store. They even have an edition of the Micro Suede pads similar in size/shape to these ones.
I own Brainwavz' Micro Suede XL Pads and can confirm that the material is the epitome of comfort. Their affect on the sound is equally impressive, especially with headphones that are a little bright, lack sub-bass, or need a bit more richness to the mids.
Brainwavz Velour pads are available in black and red. Synthetic leather (pleather) comes in various colors.
Their Hybrid pads offer some of the solidity of the pleather pads with with the sound-stage of the velours, as well as excellent center-imaging.
Phoebe_P
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Aug 2, 2019
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mattrisI have to agree. I have the Brainwavs oval pads on both my ATH M40X and my Fostex T120RP: the former for comfort and sound isolation, the latter because the pads had deteriorated. The synthetic leather is very nice; better than what came with either headphone. Zero regrets. They're great.
mattris
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Aug 2, 2019
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Phoebe_PGet a pair of Brainwavz' Micro Suede oval pads... for the RP or M40x. You can thank me later.
mattris
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Aug 2, 2019
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Phoebe_PCan you confirm the model of your Fostex headphone? Thanks.
mattris
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Aug 3, 2019
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Phoebe_PYep, the Brainwavz Micro Suede oval pads would be an absolutely superb pairing with both of your headphones. If I may ask, what DAC and amplifier do you own?
Phoebe_P
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Aug 3, 2019
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mattrisI probably won't be buying another set of pads unless I need to, but I'll consider the fuzzy pads.
Anyway, my home stereo amp is a Pioneer SA-510 and my DAC is a Topping D30, but that's irrelevant because I almost never listen with headphones on that amp unless I'm checking the quality of a record or cartridge. Instead, the Fostex 'phones are used for audio production, plugged into a Presonus Firebox or monitoring recordings on my Tascam DR-40. The AT headphones are my dedicated DJ 'phones.
mattris
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Aug 4, 2019
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Phoebe_PNo need to wait until you need the Micro Suede pads. Their comfort is vastly superior to the synthetic leather pads. (They breathe better, and the material just feels softer.)
As for sound, I've found that they boost the sub-bass, give the mids a richer presence, and tame the treble a tiny bit.
If you do buy a pair to test, I bet you'll end up buying another. (They're that good. That's why Amazon can't keep them in stock.)
Phoebe_P
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Aug 4, 2019
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mattrisOk, you've convinced me. I'll pick up a pair. The same size pads fit on both of my headphones, so I can use them for either.
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