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Dekoni Premium Earpads for AKG K7XX & More
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Dekoni Premium Earpads for AKG K7XX & More
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These Dekoni premium ear pads provide a breathable, cushioned, enveloped feel for hours of fatigue-free listening—all while leaving you with enough isolation to enjoy your favorite records. They’re compatible with the Massdrop x AKG K7XX headphones, along with the K701, K702, Q701, Q702, K601, K612, and K712 Pro models Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downCemm
61
Dec 2, 2017
Those are great earpads (sheepskin), I was not sure about getting them but it worths every penny. I love them :)
mephistFlo
2
Apr 25, 2018
CemmCould you show me the backside of your Earpads please? I just received mine and they are definitely not memory foam. I have both the AKG K702 65th Ann. Edition and the Massdrop K7XX and the earpads i just received look and feel more like 5 dollar Earpads. The don't insulate the sound at all, the foam is definitely NOT memory foam (It jumps right back into place) and worst of all - i can't even get one of the earpads on my headphones
They overall cost more than 76 dollars and are awful....
They overall cost more than 76 dollars and are awful....
Cemm
61
Apr 25, 2018
mephistFloI agree with you about foam. I believe it should not be labeled as memory foam because it is really poor compared to original foam used in k7xx.
I like the leather feeling and texture. Here you can find backside of my earpad.
jhowell1030
102
Mar 19, 2018
In all seriousness though, if you guys want a more detailed review that still appeals to a larger audience let me know. I have AKG 553 Pros. ;)
TheGeeMan
88
Feb 28, 2019
Question for people that have bought the elite velour. Does it alter the soundstage significantly. I use my k7xx for gaming only. The elite velour look interesting but I want to make sure the sound stage stays wide. I don’t mind losing some stage if the sound is accurate.
NakedChinese
45
Apr 3, 2019
TheGeeManGot the same question about Elite Velour - pairing with the original K701 - How does it change the sound (if at all?)
DekoniAudio
194
Apr 3, 2019
TheGeeManWe designed these pads around the K701 (the “8 bumps” version), and one of our officemates uses the Fenestrated Sheepskin on his K612 Pro for gaming frequently. He’s kind of a nut though, he has 20 of his own headphones, and borrows our company headphones after we are done designing pads for them. He is typing to you now ;)
Pad rolling makes a smaller difference on open headphones than closed back headphones, because there is no reverberations (aka “ringing”) from the back of the open earcup. The AKG K7XX is a semi-open Design, but it still is mostly open. If your current pads are a bit more “loved,” you will probably notice that the Dekoni give your ears more room (no more ears touching the driver cover!). This may slightly increase the soundstage, imaging might be slightly more diffuse (but I still have “audio radar” and wreck face when I’m playing Apex with surround processing, it’s not even fair!)
The Elite Velour pads sound the most similar to stock, with the “tightest” sound, most absorption of mid and treble “reflections” for the best soundstage and detail, and a similar tonal balance. The Velour is a bit of a tighter weave, so this helps give a small amount of extra bass.
Elite Sheepskin and Protein Leather are easiest to clean when going sweaty tryhard, and add a bit more impact, sharpness, and bass to the sound. Still great soundstage, but more intense. The Protein Leather is a bit lighter and holds a touch less heat (and less expensive), but heat isn’t much of an issue with the Sheepskin either and Sheepskin just has that premium feeling.
I use Fenestrated Sheepskin or Hybrid Pads the most for gaming because they are the best of both worlds. The Fenestrations (holes) take a bit of the edge or glare off the treble, while you still get that modest boost in bass from the Sheepskin (and they wipe clean easily with an alcohol wipe). Since the K701 belong to the office, touching my/their hair oils and skin and stuff I just think it’s kind to keep them clean for sharing 😉 The K612 Pro are mine (I used to have a K712 = K7XX), so I like to use the Hybrids because I like the feel of velour against my skin, while still getting the Fenestrated Sheepskin sonic benefits.
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verifonix
1181
Mar 28, 2018
I don't get why these exist for the K7XX, which come with memory foam pads made ESPECIALLY for it, giving a 2dB bass over older models. I tried various pads and K7XX stock is best bar none.
SlowCousinPete
177
Oct 19, 2017
I'm extremely happy with my earpads, they are the most comfortable pads for the Hifiman circular line of headphones, and they sound much better than stock Hifiman pads. I'm loving my HE400 right now, and I can't wait to try them on my HE500 when it arrives in a couple days!
SlowCousinPete
177
Nov 8, 2017
Hey, this info will be here forever now. If it was helpful to you, it will be to others too xD
PlebPlebPleb
6
Jul 28, 2017
Dekoni, please start making ear pads for the K553. Mine are falling apart lol
stevenjaycohen
1
Sep 23, 2017
Thanks for the info! Love my k553's! Use the all the time for both work and play(I produce audiobooks for a living). I was starting to wonder about replacement pads when I saw this drop. I like your solution better.
PixelFruitloops
136
Sep 26, 2017
stevenjaycohenYeah it defs changes the sound a bit (makes it a bit more distant) but my main issue is that my ears were touching the cups. I hate that because it hurts my ears after a while. So it worked well for me.
VinceTheStampede624
150
Aug 20, 2017
Just got these today for my K7XXs. It's taking me a little while to get used to the new sound signature, but I do quite like it.
I specifically got the Elite Hybrids, and I must say right off the bat, the comfort level is amazing. The foam is a bit softer than the stock foam, so even though both pads have velour touching your ears, there's overall less pressure and trapped heat from the Dekonis pads.
As for the sound signature change, you do lose a little bit of the bass that the stock earpads helped provide, but I always felt that there was a certain muddiness caused by that bass bump. Now that muddiness is gone. I dare say that the headphone almost sounds like a Beyerdynamic now, with a bit more emphasis on the treble, but not as sharp as some of the Beyers I've heard.
One other thing to note is that the mesh covering the driver is less dense on the Dekonis, so more sound is being let through. In totality, it feels like you hear the driver for what it is, as opposed to an artificially inflated bass level.
I'd say if you want to keep the bass bump, stick with the stock pads, but if you want more comfort and clarity, get these Dekonis.
I specifically got the Elite Hybrids, and I must say right off the bat, the comfort level is amazing. The foam is a bit softer than the stock foam, so even though both pads have velour touching your ears, there's overall less pressure and trapped heat from the Dekonis pads.
As for the sound signature change, you do lose a little bit of the bass that the stock earpads helped provide, but I always felt that there was a certain muddiness caused by that bass bump. Now that muddiness is gone. I dare say that the headphone almost sounds like a Beyerdynamic now, with a bit more emphasis on the treble, but not as sharp as some of the Beyers I've heard.
One other thing to note is that the mesh covering the driver is less dense on the Dekonis, so more sound is being let through. In totality, it feels like you hear the driver for what it is, as opposed to an artificially inflated bass level.
I'd say if you want to keep the bass bump, stick with the stock pads, but if you want more comfort and clarity, get these Dekonis.
BerlinSloth
3
Nov 22, 2017
Package delivered. I got them for my AKG K7XX but i wonder if i received the right earpads.
- they look very small, when held to the K7XX (perfect size for a Beyerdynamic DT 770 by the way) - there is no metal ring for the AKG earpad system (regarding description page picture 7 / 14)
- they look very small, when held to the K7XX (perfect size for a Beyerdynamic DT 770 by the way) - there is no metal ring for the AKG earpad system (regarding description page picture 7 / 14)
chibi
65
Nov 22, 2017
BerlinSlothSame thing with mine. They just sent me an RMA label, and said they could only refund my money.
ThommyG
53
Jul 19, 2018
Been REAAAAAAALLY wanting to change the ear pads on my M220 Pros. Any idea if these will fit or would I still be better getting the Beyer pads?
nerVe
22
Nov 10, 2017
Guys I'm looking a replacement pads for my AKG Q701. The thing is, all of these Dekoni pads are all symmetrical in shape while the Q701 stock pads has an angled shape. If I buy these earpads, is it going to alter the sound quality/ signature from the Q701 due to the different shape?
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