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Yodamanjaro t1_j6a8b9j wrote

Reply to comment by The_Incredible_Rook in Stax SR-L500 + SRM 353X: Audiophile Nirvana. by The_Incredible_Rook

Look into the SoCas mod. I ended up getting the full enclosure for oval pads and ended up also purchasing the aluminum frame. Those 2 things combined makes this the best for under $1000.

https://www.socas3d.com/headphonemods/canmod-l300-l500-l700?category=STAX%20SR-L300/L500/L700

https://staxaudio.com/headband/stax-sr-l700mk2-headband-assembly

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The_Incredible_Rook OP t1_j6a9jcn wrote

Might look into it later on! Tho I'm kinda scared of fcking something up and breaking the headphone, hahaha

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Yodamanjaro t1_j6aapep wrote

It was a very easy install. They got a youtube with an install video.

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The_Incredible_Rook OP t1_j6abt91 wrote

How exactly does it change the sound?

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Yodamanjaro t1_j6acc8f wrote

Provides better sub bass response due to a better seal around the ears. Doesn't really change anything else sound-wise.

What this does is give you ability to use other earpads that don't cost a fortune to replace a year or two down the road.

The other thing is knowing you won't be snapping the original headband due to the cheap plastic.

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The_Incredible_Rook OP t1_j6adk92 wrote

Hmm, I do already have a set of oval brainwavz pads, those will work with it, right?

May be worthy a try in the future then

The aluminium frame is definitely something I would like to get too, do they decrease the creaking noises?

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Yodamanjaro t1_j6ae08t wrote

> a set of oval brainwavz pads, those will work with it, right?

Yep. And the frames get rid of the noises.

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The_Incredible_Rook OP t1_j6cl0ax wrote

I went ahead and ordered the SoCas :)

It's nice it ships from Danmark, since I'm also in Scandinavia, should get here quite fast.

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