tuga
Major Contributor
Has anyone tried different pads yet?
I think there is just the flat headband version, that pic you showed was just from some random dude on an internet forum:
Ha, true, I hadn't actually really looked at Amir's photo in the review! Ok, yep, 2 versions on the market then re headband shape, I've got the less rounded, more square headband shape, even though I bought it new imported from US via Amazon last Summer. Another poster a page or two back posted that he had the squarer/flatter headband shape (like me), and his was relatively newly bought too. I'm not sure if one version is old or one version is new, possibly they were being sold new in different variations all the way till recently (discontinued now). Based on comparing the EQ based on Amir's measurement vs the EQ I did based on Oratory's measurement, I think I have whatever version Oratory tested, if indeed there are frequency response differences between them....although I doubt it because some of the characteristics of the response are the same, so I think it comes down to measurement procedure re the differences (& maybe unit to unit variation, although I doubt the latter).You are free to believe that.
Have you looked at the actual product photo Amir took and the one on the NAD site and Rtings ?
overall the soundstage is more accurately accurately
Yes, my original pads had deteriorated to the point of shedding bits into my hair, so I ordered some cheap replacements from a seller on Amazon. They are reasonable considering the price and slightly larger than the original pads which might be a good thing for fit. I haven't noticed a dramatic change in sound but they still don't fix the ergonomic issues I have which are probably related to the headband (I appear to have the flatter style that @solderdude has shown).Has anyone tried different pads yet?
Yes, my original pads had deteriorated to the point of shedding bits into my hair, so I ordered some cheap replacements from a seller on Amazon. They are reasonable considering the price and slightly larger than the original pads which might be a good thing for fit. I haven't noticed a dramatic change in sound but they still don't fix the ergonomic issues I have which are probably related to the headband (I appear to have the flatter style that @solderdude has shown).
https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Repl...P50+NAD+HP50+Headphones&qid=1610058708&sr=8-1
Yes, my original pads had deteriorated to the point of shedding bits into my hair, so I ordered some cheap replacements from a seller on Amazon. They are reasonable considering the price and slightly larger than the original pads which might be a good thing for fit. I haven't noticed a dramatic change in sound but they still don't fix the ergonomic issues I have which are probably related to the headband (I appear to have the flatter style that @solderdude has shown).
https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Repl...P50+NAD+HP50+Headphones&qid=1610058708&sr=8-1
The stock pads have pretty much disintegrated completely The ones installed are from Brainwavz (velour) so the sound signature is probably fairly different from original now, but definitely less bass than stock pads so could be interesting. I'll try listening w/ the eq when I get the chance.
Nope. Actual drivers are dead.Its the same fault mine had. It probably is not the driver but the internal wiring in the headband.
Look at reviews on the day of introduction. They all have the flat headband.
Look at the current NAD offerings. They all have the round headband.
It's a crappy design with poor fit issues and crappy internal and non replaceable headband cable.
Yes, my original pads had deteriorated to the point of shedding bits into my hair, so I ordered some cheap replacements from a seller on Amazon. They are reasonable considering the price and slightly larger than the original pads which might be a good thing for fit. I haven't noticed a dramatic change in sound but they still don't fix the ergonomic issues I have which are probably related to the headband (I appear to have the flatter style that @solderdude has shown).
https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Repl...P50+NAD+HP50+Headphones&qid=1610058708&sr=8-1
It is possible to remove them without destroying them?