Submitted by jjfosh t3_zvce0s in headphones
I have heard the hd 600 uses velour pads and they're the only ones that work? Is that true. I feel like velour pads create uncomfortable irritation and itch.
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jjfosh OP t1_j1oe77y wrote
Any idea what would be closest to stock back pads that's not velour
dd3mon t1_j1og14x wrote
It sounds like you haven't had personal experience with these pads. I would be surprised if you took issue with them after using them.
jjfosh OP t1_j1ogll6 wrote
I have the amiron homes from Beyerdynamic and they have velour pads and irritates me.
D00M98 t1_j1osguo wrote
Not all velour is same. Sennheiser velour has short felt and light. I like it. I have tried other velour on Beyer DT700 Pro. Very thick and heavy. Hot and sweaty.
jjfosh OP t1_j1osiq9 wrote
True. !Thanks
jjfosh OP t1_j1osksh wrote
That's how the amirons feel hot and all
SoaboutSeinfeld t1_j1ouc35 wrote
Do 650 pads fit the 600? The yaxi pads are originally for the 650.I used Alcantara(Yaxi), cow leather(Zmf) and sheeps/lamb leather (Zmf), but only on the darker/less neutral 650.
The Yaxi's were the closest to original. It does add a bit of bass but the rest of the spectrum sounded reasonably like the original sound. The different material will never quite sound the same but this was close enough for me and a lot closer than leather.
The sheep/lamb ones did change the sound overall. The different frequencies still had the same balance to each other but something about the overall sound did definitely change. It's like the whole spectrum is in a different tone. Its do-able but not a lot of positives. I've sworn to never use velour so I'm partial to using the sheep leather pads but it feels slightly out of necessity. I assume fenestrated will do better.
The cow leather ones change a lot about the sound. These pads make the headphone a lot darker and shift the timbre to the bass area. I have the 650 which is already quite dark so I don't know how it would sound with the 600. The change might not be as fitting. This option also requires often eq changes depending on what you are listening to. I'm in love with them but this route if definitely not for everyone.
The Yaxi alcantara pads would be the first I would try. They still have fabric but its not comparable to the velour. They are quite open and deep so likely no/little contact with the ear. For the ZMF leather options I would favor the deep oval's over the ori's. The combination of leather and shallower pads are bit too much and sound congested/blurred.
Starfall119 t1_j1p2yl2 wrote
ZMF ZMF ZMF Makes pads highly recommend if you want something reputable and longer lasting. They use a different material. Go ahead and look up their pads on youtube and they'll give you Frequency Response stuff. I think DMS did a video on the 650 as well but it'll be slightly different.
ostuniman t1_j1p5kf6 wrote
ZMF. They make lambskin leather or suede for those headphones
InFortunaWeLust t1_j1ud2ew wrote
They are a bit smaller than stock pads but very comfortable. i use the perforated lambskin for my HD-58X and the comfort + sound improved for the better in my opinion.
SupOrSalad t1_j1oe195 wrote
You can use any material you want, and there are companies that make pads for the HD600 from other materials, but only the original sennheiser pads are the ones that sound consistently like an HD600. Other pads either add some more bass, or change other parts of the sound signature