Pad depth - 1:06 Why change pads? - 3:18 Material sounds - 5:00 Comfort - 9:50 Build and Brands - 11:10

Don't be sorry, it was a very good video. I would say 10 times better than what Zeos made in his video about pads. BTW the longer I compare Zeos videos to other audio KZfaqrs like yourself the more I came to a conclusion that while he is entertaining his videos are the worst in terms of actual information on sound signature. And you are one of the better source in that department so keep up the good work :)

Great video. Very informative. Don't apologize for the longer content. A lot of us enjoy info packed vids no matter the length.

Thanks a bunch for the video, this was really great. By far the most helpful explanation I've seen of how different materials affect sound signature. I'd be curious to see how the new Brainwavz Sheepskin Suede pads compare.

I just went on an ear pad shopping spree. Thanks, Joshua!

I really like the intro, its clean a simple but still gives a lot of information about your channel

I really like how you list everything in the description, beyond the pads you showed us your gear and all! Very awesome of you!

I saw your video before buying new pads for my edifier w820bt and I've chosen more thick hybrid ones (pu leather and velour) based on your opinion. Dude, it's exaclty as you described. Bass, comfort, less high peaks (for me this is awesome) and A LOT of details. It has totally changed the headphone sound. My experience with it is even better. Now I'm listening everything that I like again hahaha. Thanks a lot for the great content.

Really informative and nuanced video. I appreciate the way you think and how you present your thoughts.

Great video! Thanks! Well spoken, and detailed. Very helpful

thank you so much joshua, ur video is really helpful

Really helpful guide. Didn't know that there could be slight sound differences depending on the earpad you choose.

nice video, I have my monitor headphones which obviously use all leather pads. These are great at isolation which often I need in my house while gaming or need concentration. When I really want detail and have a quiet area to listen to music then I go velour. They seem to have the most natural sonic character with no manipulation to the original song, but do require a very quiet room to fully appreciate.

I think this video needs more hand movement

This video was very helpful and well made. Thanks!

The oval hybrid brainwavz turned my 450BTs from headphones I couldn’t wear for more than an hour due to fatigue to the most comfortable Bluetooth headphones I own. Thanks for the video you’re a life saver!

Didn’t know Oliver Queen was an audiophile 😂 quality content though, I appreciate it.

I'm going to have to re-watch this and take notes. Thanks for the info

Great explanation, great pros and cons, awesome. Thanks!

Hi Josh, nice and detailed explanation! IYO, what is the best alternative pads for HD650/6xx? Stock pads, while sounding great, they are not really that comfortable.

This is the video i neaded and wanted i just subscribed thank you for this. Now a video about different eartips for iems.

Great guide, thx a lot Josh

thanks, always hoped some one who will talk about this

Great subject! Clearly explained

Hey Joshua. Cool vid bro. What can I use for the best bass production for the Superlux 668 headphones.

Regarding the depth of pads and its affect on bass, I had always assumed that deeper would provide more surface area to reinforce/amplify the bass, but with my HD650's, for example, I have found that bass increases (and I think treble actually decreases) as the pads get older and more compressed...so less deep. Also, I have experienced similar when I have tried pushing headphones onto my head, so that the drivers are nearer my ears. I know with closed backs this is sometimes because the seal improves, but I've also found it the case with already well sealed closed backs and with open backs. Having said all this, a slightly deeper/bigger set of pads with my K371's did increase bass.

Thank you very much very usefull information😊

Amazing video! do i have to search for replacements by the specific model of HP or Is there a way to measure and catalog them trough sizes?

Got some nice sheepskin dekonis on my dt1990pro. I didnt like the feel of stock velour, so it was a great upgrade. Quality is top notch.

Wow it really helps. Thank you so much!

Love my combination of ZMF Ori Hybrids on the TH900mk2 (with Dekoni attenuation rings). They take out that little pinch of highs which were too much for me in longer listening sessions. Bass got, i dont know how to say it but just more Balanced. Feels like the V-Shape got a little bit flattened but without losing the TH900's bass abilities and also improves it. Also they are 1000x more comfortable than stock pads :)

Great and informative video., nice job I have a question.., I have a dt880 premium 250 ohms., im thinking about the brainwavz xl sheepskin pads., will it improve/increase the bass while maintaning the mids and decrease the highs a bit.,? Or what can you suggest.,? Thanks

Very , very useful information my friend, thank you a lot!.

Going back in time to this video, it's crazy to see how much you've improved your editing and general quality. The audio and visuals were still pretty nice, though.

How does this man do not have 1 million subscribers?

Hey guys. The hybrid Hifiman velour/microfiber base with leather on the outside is actually quite scratchy on your face compared to leather/pleather. The super soft Alcantara that my HD800 has is a super duper soft comfortable material. Hope this helps someone. Sadly there are no full leather or Alcantera pad replacements for the large yolk Arya/Ananda/etc shape so far including none from Dekoni so far as of Aug 2020 I believe

Great explanation; thanks.

Thanks, I'm looking for pads for my Koss pro4aa. I love the sound signature with a nice even and extended bass but the pads are very hot and my ears actually touch the inner screen. I can't wear them for more than an hour usually. I was going to get the velour but this video convinced me to try the hybrid instead since I don't want the bass absorbed. The Bainwaves are on sale now and the Dekoni are too expensive for me to put on a $75 headphone. Good info.

For me, it's the Brainwavz rounded XL pleather + memory foam for that bass transfer power

Hi Joshua, thanks for this informative video. I hv sennheiser HD450BT, the quality is good m, but poor pads cushion. Can you suggest me the best pads replacement for it? Thanks

You can make pads really cheaply if you know how to use a sewing machine and get whatever material fits your preference like I made super plush soft leather ear pads out of a old welding jacket and purple foam for the cushion on the inside

I was going to do this exact video, but I decided not to. You did an awesome job!

Will the Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam Earpad fit the senheiser pxc 550? Im looking for something that is a little more roomy than the stock pads, but that wont change the sound in a negative way. Great video btw!

Excellent new video idea And nice Vid BTW

So which pads would you recommend for the HD 6xx for that best sound performance

Hi Josh great interesting video, I been changing pads on my Senn hd660s1, and 6xx, I already fitted custom cans bass mod and fitted velour 1.25” thick pads on my 6xx, and thicker pads in 660s1and does sound a bit more bass, it’s interesting that I have old hd575 and that had 1.25” thick pads but as you know Senn are 3/4” pads as standard now .the pads I have already fitted made my headphones even more comfortable over the standard that sennheiser supplied. Regards mark

Looking to replace my hd650 pads, leaning towards hybrid but people seem to favor the velour (which is cheaper) but I think hybrid might feel a bit better, both should be comfy though

One thing you didn't mention on comfort is that for some headphones getting more depth on the pad can save a headphone from crushing your ears, especially if you're somebody with a bigger head (and therefore ears) or more sticky out ears

Thoughts on sheepskin vs hybrid pads on the ATH M40X

I know this is an older vid Josh but I found it very informative. I've opted for the Brainwavz angled pads and a new headband cover for my ATH-WS1100is - whatever the hell Audio Technica chose to cover the foam with is flaking off already and I refuse to spend serious dollars on replacement parts for something that lasts for years on headphones from Beyerdynamic and others. Sennheiser seems to have settled on the same supplier - no doubt a lowballer from China who really couldnt give a crap about customer satisfaction over the longer term. How is it that my old Koss Portapros are still holding together while more expensive cans literally decompose in front of you ? Shameful QC, Thanks for the video.

what pads would you recommend for Fidelio X2HR? aim is to keep similar sound signature and correct some weaknesses.

A while ago I put ZMF lambskin pads and the headband on my logitech g933 and it worked a charm. Not only are they extremely comfortable but the sound got cupped in and believe it or not the sound quality drastically improved

I want as flat of a sound signal as possible. I'm a producer so when mixing you want to have the sound as flat as possible so that it sounds good on any devise basically. What is the best option here? great job on the vid btw

I bought some 16 dollar pleather replacement pads to replace my Itchy X2HR velour pads and they sound just as good as the stock pads as best I can tell .

I just ordered my M1060 and looking for pads to upgrade the sound. I saw the comment below that you recommend Dekoni Hybrid. I also saw someone recommend Brainwavz XL Hybrid. Did you ever tried or how do you compare these 2 earpads?

I replaced my Arctis 9x earpads to velour and omg the difference is massive in comfortability is amazing

I'm a bit late to the party, but I can't help but point out that Joshua Valour should clearly recommend velour. (damn, I'm corny... yet despite stopping myself from hitting "comment" for the last 15 minutes, I'm doing it anyways).

wow... another normal youtuber

I think we have the same type of preference in types of headset which one would u reccomend for val and cod ?

Listening to you because my new Meze 99 Noirs are extremely sibilant. Fyi, the audio EQ on your channel is top notch and you sound less sibilant on these than any other source I've tried. Great job with your recording and production.

Really aprecciate this review!

There's this no name pad that I absolutely love. Standard oval shape but its so deep that it doesn't let the tip of my ear touch the headphone. Its also really cheap so you can buy them by the droves. Downside is because they're cheap, the material pleather easily sheds off overtime. Like, maybe half a year or something. I would say that the back end is two inches, the front is an inch. I use them on my HE400i, stretching them out so that they're round. I would like to find a similar earpad but rather than pleather, its some lasting material.

omg that was so wasy thank you

Great video

How do different leathers compare in sound and comfort? What sort of animals are leather made from? I know some are sheepskin but what else? I would assume deer but I'd like that confirmed. I used to work in a leather wearhouse so I am a bit of a leather nerd.

Zeos and Josh deserve to have the number of their subscribers switched.

What do you think about using the DT 1770 pleather pads on the DT 1990s?

Thanks for the video, this was super informative. I bought perforated leather thinking it would be the middle ground of the bassy full leather and the airy velour.... I was wrong. The perforated leather lost all the crisp details I was use to hearing on my Audio-Technica ADG1X. Your explanation was an exact match to my situation. I'm going to try full leather next, and if that fails, I'll just stick with velour.

Jaxy look at this cool headphones pads

What would be good for my logitech g pro x for gaming and movies? I do like clarity and bass

Re Brainwavz XL fitted to AKG K5500 - likes: readily available, easy to fit, comfortable, good external sound exclusion. Dislikes: thicker than the originals. This moves the drivers further away from the ears and this affects the sound more than you might expect. Test by pressing the back of the headphones with your fingers which move the drivers closer to your ears. The sound changes a lot - warmer and more engaging to my ears, although the sound otherwise is acceptable. If AKG make the originals available again I will buy them, but these will do in the meantime.

AHG ear cushions are also amazing

Just ordered Yaxi pads for my HD58x's based on people saying they're slightly better than dekoni ones

What earpads are most similair to the HyperX Cloud II earpads?

Hi Joshua, awesome video as usual. I have recently bought the M40X, can I know which pads will help to boost the bass a bit. Thanks!☺️

can u please suggest me some good options for beats mixr headphone? please reply. i badly need help.

Just ordered dekoni hybrids for my x00 eb. Hope they increased the comfort without changing the sound sig much.

Excellent!

Any advice on pads for a set of Monolith M560s? Great headphones but the recess in the pad is way too small.

Hey what are the best velour earpads that fit the 668b and are under 10?

Hi guys. What pads do you recommend for Hifiman HE-500? I use thease velour box pads. Leather sounds worse for me. I would like them to be more comfortable and have good detail.

I have an old pair of Denon AH-D 350’s how do I measure for new pads?

Have a pair of Denon AH-D5000s with peeling earpads. I would like to boost the treble on these cans slightly, so should I just go with regular leather pads as to not reduce the treble?

great mic!!!!

Which material should i get if i want the most comfort and high bass?

Dekoni pads are really nice but the adhesive they use is really weak and came apart after like 3 months... twice. Ended up going Brainwavz and after a year, they still feel nice.

What pads would u recommend with the takstar hi2050?

Love your video ! Just want your opinion! Sheepskin / leather / Micro Suede is best in warm countries which doesn’t change sound signature

Hi What pads would be nice for the dt880s?

from your experience would you recommend the hybrid pads for the DT1770's?

For Sony WH1000XM4 would you recommend Dekoni Deep Leather or Dekoni Deep Suede?

Best pads for athm40x please

So, I know I am coming to the party a little late here, but; what would you suggest for something like a pair of headrush [hrf 581] headphones with rectangular earpieces? I have a pair that I want to fix up as a backup, since they still work beautifully, just the earpads are buggered.

Help! What do you recommend for ATH AR5BT????

Do you have a recommendation for the Soundcore Q20s? I love the sound but my ears get sore pretty quickly. Thanks!

What would you suggest from Brainwavz for a pair of sennheiser HD598SE. Primary for gaming. The rest is not important.

I got wicked cushions for my sister's studio beats but l didn't like how besides being cool looking they almost had a hard plastic feel compared to the beats soft stock cushions. So l was wondering are there any like leather sweat proof replacement pads that are real comfortable and still look cool?

Hey mate, got replacement pads but the band connecting it is too large for my ATH-AD900x, should I look into returning OR should i just trim to fit? The round would fit if the connecting band was slightly smaller.

What would you recommend for the TR-x00 Ebony?

will some of these pads fit on the audiotechnica ath ws1100 solidbass?