Because Schiit doesn't have headphone protection in their amps and it has resulted in Redditors getting their headphones destroyed.

A few links:

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/tvdfnu/my_schiit_magni_3_is_a_piece_of_shit/

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/xs9uus/schiit_stack_blew_my_headphones/

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/rysis6/schiit_magni_heresy_blew_out_ikko_oh10_left_side/

Put it in A tier

Mine took 3 weeks to reach the states so you're lucky.

As for the frame, I'd go with a different website to buy it from as that one is a US seller.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHyv0tNeLSQ - there's the SoCas install vid.

Can someone explain to me what I'm missing here? Looks like the average /r/headphones user.

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

Yep. And the frames get rid of the noises.

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.

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

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

Nah fuck that. The wrist rest price is too high.