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Me_MeMaestro t1_j5313h1 wrote

That's not what I said

If they didn't use a more expensive design that includes magnets then 3rd party options would be more plentiful and likley easier to diy without having to worry about damaging more expensive pads or a mounting/magnet system

Lots of headphones have proprietary pad designs, but most dont require additional mounting rigs, you can get a 3d printed rig like you can for audeze or monolith that accept universal pads, but I'm not sure if that's possible for these

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bbuky01 OP t1_j52sw5l wrote

Well they are $4500 headphone’s and the pads attach magnetically so you can’t just throw on some Brainwavz on them . The porting is in the base of the pad as the originals are flat so not easy to do. I have seen some using some spacers to lift the pads up a bit to maybe give the same effect but these work always without worry so I’m good.
What would be a acceptable price for you for a specifically designed pad that yes only works with one headphone?

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bbuky01 OP t1_j52nybp wrote

So just got these a few days ago and have to say as advertised. They definitely boost the bass it is not crazy amounts but it is very noticeable and also the added benefit of a bit more soundstage to them as well. Going back and forth between pads and still do not hear anything that has been lost on the pad change. Yes they are expensive as I paid $260 for them but I am not regretting it in the least . It is a upgrade .

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b0ltje t1_j524uhm wrote

Just use them with the dongle you have and enjoy your purchase once it arrives. Let amps, dacs, tubes and whatnot for what it is right now and just enjoy some high res recordings instead. Once you have the idea that you're "getting used" to the sound signature of your set off cans and dongle then it's time to stir it up a bit and buy something like a dac/amp combo or maybe a pair of closed back to listen to occasionally next to your open back headphones. But for now, just enjoy your set of cans and don't get too caught up in chasing the dragon;)

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