Does anyone do custom earpad mods? Use aftermarket earpads?
I'm usually an HD800 user but I bought a used Focal Elex.
The stock earpads are too small for my ears as I prefer larger pads like the HD800. I am playing around with 3d printed earpad adapters and so far I have tried the Dan Clark electrostatic earpad, which is nice and big, but its lopsided (not flat/thickness not uniform). This causes clamping pressure to build up on one spot, and Focals have about 60% more caliper pressure than Sennheiser according to the RTINGs so it's definitely noticeable compared to wearing the HD800 (but is still much more comfortable than the stock Focal pads).
Anyone know of any aftermarket earpads with large ear openings like the Dan Clark Audio electrostatic pads but with more uniform pad thickness?
I'm usually an HD800 user but I bought a used Focal Elex.
The stock earpads are too small for my ears as I prefer larger pads like the HD800. I am playing around with 3d printed earpad adapters and so far I have tried the Dan Clark electrostatic earpad, which is nice and big, but its lopsided (not flat/thickness not uniform). This causes clamping pressure to build up on one spot, and Focals have about 60% more caliper pressure than Sennheiser according to the RTINGs so it's definitely noticeable compared to wearing the HD800 (but is still much more comfortable than the stock Focal pads).
Anyone know of any aftermarket earpads with large ear openings like the Dan Clark Audio electrostatic pads but with more uniform pad thickness?
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