I agree. An annual treat for the ears. It's like clean sheets day! (Although hopefully that happens more than once a year!!!)Annually sounds about right. Faster if you are OCD about it
I'd sure hope so! HahaIt's like clean sheets day! (Although hopefully that happens more than once a year!!!)
When you guys talk about replacing the pads for the HD 650 do you mean authentic pad replacement (about $45 - $50)?
ever found any pads that sound better? I remember when I started and got brainwavz adapter and oval angled sheepskins... after that I wondered why they even made the damn adapterI've owned my HD580 (same or similar pads to the 650) for over 20 years and have replaced the pads several times. I have noticed that before the pads show any obvious wear, they have squished down a bit. When I install new ones (always OEM pads), they sound a bit more "thin" or "bright". That is, as the pads squish with use, they shift voicing to be a bit darker. So, if you wait until the pads obviously need replacing, you're effectively listening to a different "version" of the headphone.
Define "better" I prefer the slightly darker sound of pads that are worn and a just bit squished, yet still in clean good condition. Others might prefer the brighter sound of brand new pads.ever found any pads that sound better? ...