Umm…dude…sample size of one is not proof of anything, except perhaps confirmation bias.These were recommended to me by a friend some 15-20 years ago. Proof that even without measurements or an audiophile label, the majority of human ears can agree on what sounds good.
I am interested in the Yaxi pad.
- If you don't like the stock pads, the Yaxi pads are a fantastic comfort upgrade for about $10-12. Some folks insist they aid more air to the sound; I don't hear it. I find yaxis make them just a hair darker, but it's a minimal change and worth the comfort increase.
Like the stock pads, they're still just basic foam pads so they will deteriorate over time. I find they last a bit longer than the originals. But because they're thicker and more cushioned, they seem to show indentations from wear more than the originals. My current yaxis have been on for about 18 months and are perfectly usable, but they've developed a few permanent indentations and the foam is starting to wear. I'll probably grab a new pair at some point in the next few months.I am interested in the Yaxi pad.
How long does it last?
Thank you.
I thought they were poor ~25 years ago and relegated them to 'disposable headphone for testing stuff' duty. That upper bass hump is the main problem. Now arbitrary EQ is easy they're easy to make more acceptable, but you can say that about a lot of headphones.If you voted "poor" on this $30 classic, you're a heartless bastard.
Thx for review, Amir! I had Porta Pro back about 10 years ago, bought based on hype. They were atrocious! Hard to drive from mobile and sounded muffled.Without EQ, the KOSS Porta Pro doesn't get a recommendation from me. But add EQ, and it becomes recommended with a smile.
The stock pads have an irritating failure mode, where they disintegrate along the ridge of the speaker. I think this is because the pad is (unnecessarily) as thin at the edges as over the driver, and when you put it on and off (and just wear it) lateral pressures stress that part of the pad. I've only had my Yaxis 2 days, but they are much thicker at this critical area. I expect them to disintegrate more the way the pads wear on Grados and Sennheisers, which is much less localized.Like the stock pads, they're still just basic foam pads so they will deteriorate over time.
That's probably true. I haven't used the stock pads in a while, but I found they lasted about what I'd expect - usually a little over a year despite very heavy use (including for gym/cardio). The foam eventually gets pretty gross and starts to deteriorate. Fortunately, I probably have a dozen spare stock pads since they used to sell 6-packs of replacements for $6. (Though I'll happily stick with yaxis from here on out anyway.)The stock pads have an irritating failure mode, where they disintegrate along the ridge of the speaker. I think this is because the pad is (unnecessarily) as thin at the edges as over the driver, and when you put it on and off (and just wear it) lateral pressures stress that part of the pad. I've only had my Yaxis 2 days, but they are much thicker at this critical area. I expect them to disintegrate more the way the pads wear on Grados and Sennheisers, which is much less localized.
Well this review states that it can’t be recommended unless youhave EQ. That makes at least one influencial audiophile set of human ears that don’t agree with this, well make it two.These were recommended to me by a friend some 15-20 years ago. Proof that even without measurements or an audiophile label, the majority of human ears can agree on what sounds good.
If the goal is total fidelity and neutrality, of course this cheap pair of consumer-oriented, portable on-ears are not going to get an audiophile's recommendation. But in stock form, these are immensely satisfying and perfectly listenable if you just want something in a usable form factor with a fun sound signature. Which explains why they've been available (and popular) for almost 40 years running.Well this review states that it can’t be recommended unless youhave EQ. That makes at least one influencial audiophile set of human ears that don’t agree with this, well make it two.