Z Review - $50 Headphones Part 1 (Superlux668b+Monoprice8323)

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==SUPERLUX 668B
Cans [amzn.to/10Q9e6H]
Pads [goo.gl/a9kB3f]
Wire {Not Needed}
Demo [ • Video ]
==MONOPRICE 8323
Cans [amzn.to/1y6TJoL] or [goo.gl/O7CLQP]
Pads [amzn.to/1y6TJoL]
Wire [amzn.to/1pQNpte]
Demo [ • Video ]
The Superlux need a bit of break-in to sound GREAT. So either use them like normal for a while OR set them aside playing loud pink noise [ • Pink Noise for Ten Hou... ] and that will wear in the driver for 30-50 hours.Monoprice's I noticed no benefit with break in. If you are looking at headphones for gaming and can support OPEN headphones the Superlux are your babies!

[@jukpulfer]

I received the Superluxes a few days ago and I found out some tricks to fix the issues that you were talking about (which I actually experienced myself): To get the new pads on, simply flip around the surrounding thingy that goes around the earcup (I don't know what it's called) so it faces the inside of the pad, place the pad onto the cup and flip it back around. To get rid of the harsh high-end, use the driver covers (the foam thingies that go under the pads) that come with most replacement pads. I even found a use for the shitty pads that came with the cans, I use them as palm rests with my keyboard haha

[@aw7245]

xD lmao dem palm rests tho

[@BasDado]

Nice tricks! I also tried with and without the driver covers that came with the device, which definitely makes them way more enjoyable (not so harsh high end). I'm using them mostly as guitar practice headphones, and this works great :)

[@electricant55]

It would be cool if somebody made fully modular headphones, not just cable and pads, but changing the drivers, headband and everything would be awesome. Like a PC for your ears.

[@lucasvieira1805]

Kuba disco from Brazil it is a fully modular headphone.

[@gestoraintegralmatriculada4081]

Meze Classics 99

[@viridian9673]

everything is modular hahah if you know how to take them apart

[@omarqawas3820]

wouldn't that add more fragile points to break?. depending on the design that is

[@victorluccacamarano]

@@omarqawas3820 You should take a look at the Kuba Disco that Lucas mentioned above, there are many solutions for these fragile point that u mentioned, and the design is just awesome.

[@nietsmusic]

Have had the 668b in use for 4 months use them for close-up reference when mixing and my ears get too tired from working in my bad acoustics studio. They are amazing! Can't thank you enough for reviewing these this review really pushed me over the edge to get them :).

[@carloseltopoquegira7454]

I own one for 10 years. I'm using it right now (with the spare velour pads that came with the 661 EVO from my brother. I took your advice at time and replaced for the velour because the differece is night and day). I watched this and many other videos of this channel at time. Thank you for these reviews, very informative.

[@liesofthepast]

Thanks for the recommendation on the pads. I didn't like the feel of the hd668b's when I first got them, then I saw this review and order the new pads. They make a world of difference. Now I'm just waiting on my DAC.

[@Kalokagathiaa]

liesofthepast link for the pads?

[@alone3442]

flifla69 it’ll be better with the dac and sorry for the late response but

[@jslbrt]

Your reviews are hilarious and informative, how remarkable! Thanks a lot, keep it up please.

[@curtismcgoey2321]

agreed.

[@techismycologne]

I bought Superlux 688B's back in late 2013 for $39. I used them as daily drivers, traveled with them clipped to my backpack, wasn't particularly soft on them, and in early 2017 the left driver quit working. Nearly 3.5 years of HEAVY use on a pair of $40 headphones. Best value I have EVER gotten out of anything I think I have ever purchased. Seriously, if you need some headphones and you do not have much money to spend..don't hesitate.

[@callumcowell3187]

So have I. Bought a pair and they lasted me about 4 years with heavy use as. Great for the money

[@Inannalu]

Excellent review... particularly grateful for the in-depth 668B mod suggestions.

[@patrickjohnson7398]

Hey man. This review was the best. I'm buying the Monoprice with those pads right now.I was on the fence about what to get. Thank you for actually adding the links to the pads in the description. cheers!

[@Cragozy]

Thanks for the tip on the pads for the 668s. I wanted to change mine, but didn't know what would fit.

[@grumpyoldman2380]

Recently, my 20 year old Grado sr60's gave up the ghost. Feeling really crappy and being a fan of your channel I needed a new pair of headphones. Knowing I would be using them daily, I didn't mind spending the money, but your review of the Superlux 668B's got the better of my curiosity. Today is my first day with them and right out of the box, these $35 headphones are great and my ears are happy again. I want to thank you for your review on them and keep up the great reviews! By the way....you are right about the pads. After about 10 minutes with them on, I went to ebay and ordered upgrades.

[@nhk403]

I'd recommend the Monoprice Retro for closed (bigger soundstage and better bass) and the Samson SR850 for open (same driver but come with velour pads stock and a better headband).

[@SparkY0]

I'm impressed with my the sound on my SUPERLUX 668B, especially for gaming. I'm using a cheaper $10 Cosmos Velvet pads with the stock foam instead of what came with the pads. Sometimes I take them off, thinking that I must have accidentally left my speakers on, because there's no way I'm getting this spatial quality from a $35 pair of headphones. Compared to everybody's "The best $50 gaming headsetz evarrr", it's not even comparable how much better these sound. I was a little worried getting a 56 ohm headset compared to typical 16-30 ohm gamar geer, but haven't had any problem driving these without a headphone amp. One thing worth noting, when I took off the pads, there's a sticker on the grille with a little note saying something like "This sticker is super important to the sound quality, never remove this sticker". One of those stickers was in the wrong place, and I don't just mean that they weren't symmetrical (both sides are clearly the same part that has been rotated instead of mirrored). The stupid cheap sticker wasn't covering all the holes in the grille that it was supposed to be covering. So make sure the stickers were put in the right place, it's not hard to move it back into the right position. That sticker may be the cheapest thing ever, but that is some actual tuning effort. Some engineer actually spent the time to sit down to figure out that these cheap monitors sound better with a sticker on the grille than without it - and that it's important enough to warn people to leave it on.

[@Marlboro16]

Merci pour ton commentaire..tu ma convaincu plus que zeos..🙏 j'ai commandé un..pour jouer sur xbox en ligne FPS..

[@forrest225]

Just bought some of the monoprice 8323's. They are 15 bucks right now. Thought they would be worth a shot. Went ahead and bought an extra cable, I like long cables for when I"m at my computer. Will probably end up ordering the pads too.

[@ProficientWarrior]

Would the E10k amp/dac work well with the Superlux? Thank you for the reviews, helping me get my first entry into some good audio. Subscribed :)

[@XxTypicalxUsernamexX]

Oh man I installed those velour pads and they completely ELIMINATED the bass on my 668b's and made the vocals sound hollow and washed out, I hated it and instantly switched back to the stock pads, good thing I have long hair as a barrier against these things, but the Hifiman pads weren't that comfortable either IMO.

[@jonathanhardee6675]

XxTypicalxUsernamexX its a year late but try putting paper towels under the pads it can give you more bass and less treble

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

681s and 668Bs are great but I hate the fit of 668B. Used velcro to lift them up.

[@nederlandas]

What would be a good budget amp/dac for these types of headphones ?

[@rodrigquezei]

Hey i live in the Netherlands and i searched for the pads but the only thing i find is velour pads that are made for "DT 531, 811, 880, 911, 931, 990, T1" headphones what does this mean and will it fit my headphones??

[@ZReviews]

LittleBigSultan The 880. 990 and T1 pads should fit.

[@zieverinkpatrick]

LittleBigSultan Kijk ook eens naar de AKG K240 of de AKG K271 MKII (bijv. bij Thomann)

[@JessicaFEREM]

Those SuperLux's would be nice to use with a bluetooth adapter, or some small Music player like the sandisk clip or ipod shuffle

[@djzyx]

I ordered the monoprice and the samson sr850's I hope they will be as good as my old AKG-701 keep up the good reviews man you've helped me decide for my big purchase which will be the Philips X2's

[@Shadowboost]

I much prefer my hd600 over the x2. got the x2 during the amazon sale, but I hands down reach for my 600s almost every time. I also prefer my k701

[@iRapplexD]

Great video! Subscribed. I just ordered a Superlux 668B, but I just wish they come with velour earpads :P

[@NerdyGriffin]

The problem with the Superlux pads is that they the foam is squishy fine, but the pleather itself is so ridiculously stiff, and when you combine that with the massive clamping pressure, it gets painful to wear them if you wear glasses (or even sometimes without glasses too)

[@uzernam303]

Looking for some feedback to decide between a Superlux 668B, probably with some replacement cups, or a Sennheiser HD 558. I primarily want them for gaming, but also some music and movie use. They would be my primary (and probably only) headphones for the foreseeable future. Would they be of comparable sound quality and comfort or is it definitely worth paying double for the 558s?

[@superdupercake]

I've had a pair of the 668bs for a while and just got some cheap velvet pads in the mail for them, and i'm not a very happy camper! The high end is way more noticeably sibilant and piercing with the new pads. The low end is still alright but still slightly worse. Did i go wrong with getting the cheap chinese velvet pads because the quality of the fabric makes a big deal?

[@ZReviews]

+superdupercake The 668 are sibilant by nature but it usually goes down a bit with the new pads. Not sure what yours are doing. Did you put the foam discs from the 668 back under the pad?

[@superdupercake]

+Z Reviews Yeah I tried to double them up too with the new ones :( It still made me cringe a bit, I never would have thought some pads could change the sound so much.

[@stef9019]

So i've been looking around for some new headphones lately and i came with the superlux 668B's and the ath ad500x's. I'm European and a student so i don't have hundreds of euros to spend (especially because products that americans have on amazon are like 50 euros more expensive in Europe) the superlux's are about 30 euros and i can get the 500x's for about 150 euros.... i want to use these for gaming so i'm also getting a microphone for about 30 euros with it. Do you think it's worth the extra 120 euros to buy the 500x's or are the 668B's so amazing i won't notice much difference? Oh and btw, would you actually reccomend the 668B's for gaming?

[@igorpthebogdweller]

Stef Robbe Yes they are fine for gaming

[@kloakheesten]

Stef Robbe what did you go with?

[@stef9019]

Haven't bought any yet, i'll probably go for the 668B's tho sorry for not answering for so long lol

[@jem-jams]

As someone who owns both pairs of headphones, the 668B's have the better sound stage, but the ATH AD500X's are in every other way better (the sound stage is still good on the 500X's). You get what you pay for in this case.

[@TheHalBaker]

All right. Very cool analysis and conclusion man. I'm a fan of semi-open headsets anyway. I will go along your recommendations and go for the mod. Superlux even if it takes some time for the pads from the US (I live in France). Context of use : mobile Lumia 830 specs. Mp3/Wma/Wma Pro/AAC and third application App. for FLAC. Mostly used "on the go" so I'll need to hear a bit of my surrounding by precaution. Thus, all in all, the Lumia 830 audio chip handles : 16 bits / 48 kHz / 768 kbits for Music. Notes : - From Head-Fi the Lumia 830 is powerful enough to drive "difficult" headsets. - Music Apps - Xbox Music/MixRadio from Nokia - both have 16 equalizer presets + 1 personalized (so tunning the Superlux shouldn't be too hard) By the way I do subscribe . Keep up the excellent work :) Rgds

[@zaggernut5054]

In case you're planning on using the Monoprice 8323 for more than a year, be informed the stock pads aren't going to last as long. I've had my cans for just about a year now and the pleather is so hard and cracked that I went and bought new headphones (a Sennheiser HD439; great headphones btw).

[@MrR2185]

I picked up some aftermarket pads from ebay for $4. They are Sony MDR V6 pads, but fir 8323 perfectly. Also increases the highs and soundstage a bit. Very happy with them.

[@the23ua]

Replacing HD668B stock pads with HIFIMAN velour pads increased soundstage drastically, but now after a year or so I changed them back and realized how bad bass became with velour pads. But the overall sound is surprisingly comparable with sennheiser hd 380 (which cost 3-4 times more).

[@shaolin95]

+artefacter so which pads if any would you recommend? I am thinking of trying this headphones before spending money on the Fidelio X1 just for gaming. :) My ears are small so I never had issues with small pads before.

[@keithchircop5590]

I've been using Monoprice 8323 for 6 years to watch TV and movies late at night 3-4 times a week. Swapped the pads to Brainwavz after the first few months. Apart from the felt of the headband peeling off, they're still working fine. Got better headphones for music though.

[@luedriver]

monoprice charge too much for international shipping , it would help if they market them internationally also, 16usd for the 8323, 46usd for shipping, I guess they could be better than my philips shl3300 dj headphones with hm5 pads, but who knows?

[@lakicar1989]

Cable system on Superluxes saved my ass couple of days ago. Cable stuck on a chair wheel and i turned my head right,my heart stopped. Thankfully nothing bad happend(cable detached as its supposed to do). (681EVO).

[@lakicar1989]

***** Im not an audiophile guy,so to me they sound very good. Highs are pleasing,and also I dont use DAC/amp,straight from mobo.

[@lakicar1989]

No harsh highs,no worries!

[@TheHilo623]

I ordered the superlux 668b's Thursday with AKG K 240 pads. can't wait

[@GarretHarp]

How do they feel?

[@TheHilo623]

Amazing! I love them

[@KoaIa200]

what pads? can you send me a link please

[@TheHilo623]

www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Velvet-Replacement-Cushion-Headphones/dp/B00KLPRQMO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1470903224&sr=1-1&keywords=akg+240+pads

[@KoaIa200]

Thank you!

[@mufcsupporter1]

How does the bass on the stock version of the Superlux HD668b's compare to stock HD598's?

[@JackOfHarts96]

They're about the same, Bass wise

[@spikedmonk91]

I know this may be insulting, and it’s name brand, but can you please review the 2018 version of the skullcandy crusher? I saw your review on the monoprice modern retro, and I really want to buy them now with the brainwavz xl. But I need to know if it’s worth giving up my skullcandy, because to me the are extremely decent.

[@EdwarioERS]

I don't understand why amazon doesn't have more pads compatible with the Superlux 668B form factor. I went with those Cosmos ® 1 to find them better than the stock, but still not especially comfortable. The link to your recommended earpads for them now redirects to another site. VelPad for HE400S are available, but "Velour Earpads" are out of stock as I type this. What's the difference between those amazon $5 Cosmos vs your linked $10 Velour Earpads vs the $15 VelPad? I can see the difference with the Vel, but the Cosmos listing on amazon that I already use might be identical to the linked "Velour Earpads".

[@TheHilo623]

the AKG K240 pads fit the superlux

[@EdwarioERS]

The Hilo623 Would the Hifiman Velour earpads feel more comfortable than the Cosmo earpads I got off Amazon earlier this year? If they'd be the same I wouldn't want to get them. The $5 listed earpads below feel coarse and uncomfortable compared to HD 598 pads. It's like Amazon only has poor options for that large doughnut earpad size. These are the ones I have now : www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLPRQMO Would these Hifiman pads below be the same ones featured in your video? I wouldn't want to get the same inferior knockoff product on a different website. www.moon-audio.com/hifiman-velour-replacement-earpads.html#product-tabs

[@TheHilo623]

I honestly do not know. I'm still using the stock pads because my new ones haven't come in yet, but I can probably answer you when my new earpads come in. if not I will order some Velour pads.

[@TheHilo623]

after using the AKG pads for a couple of hours I can say that these are amazing. I don't feel any discomfort and no coarsness.

[@EdwarioERS]

The Hilo623 Link to the new pads you bought that feel good?

[@vesselinkrastev]

I have the Superlux 681 Evo and I'm pretty happy with them. I have to mention that after about 10 months of use one of the cups died. However, it was just a wire that had to be resoldered. They were still under warranty so they fixed them no problem. It wouldn't be too expensive to fix if it happens again. They are easy to pull apart and you could do it ourself if you know soldering. As for the comfort, I have to admit the pads are not the best - neither the pleather ones nor the velour ones. Could someone recommend replacements pads? Preferably something I could buy from Amaozn.

[@darthollpheist1156]

Do the Cosmos AKG pads work well too? They're cheaper than the HIFIMAN pads. The HIFIMAN pads are $15 and the AKG pads are only $6.

[@ZReviews]

+Console MonsterX For $6 it is worth a shot.

[@darthollpheist1156]

Z Reviews I got both.

[@Xerathful]

+Console MonsterX Can you tell me which one do you use? And where can I can buy ? I just received my superlux 668b and earpads are really uncomfortable harsh my ears.

[@darthollpheist1156]

Kyle Buttler I ended up basically making my own. I can sew pretty well.

[@saylesh]

Hey Z, I was interested in buying a pair of the Superlux 668B headphones & I was wondering which replacement pads you bought for them? They have 2 that I found on the HiFiMan website, the Velpads for the HE 400S, or the Velour Earpads, which pads did you buy for them? Thanks

[@vedicboul]

Hoping to get the 668b and the V-MODA BoomPro for a $50 gaming headset.

[@ZReviews]

You will need a female to female 3.5mm adapter [amzn.to/2dCpTlN]

[@vedicboul]

Thinking on settling with this: www.amazon.com/dp/B004C87WQ6/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

[@quartznation9499]

hey Z.. so what should I search for in velour pads please? 103mm or 105mm? thanks..update:amazon says 103mm

[@patrickpitz1879]

Z Reviews Would you reccomend the 668b's for eyeglass users?

[@stxwiwigaming9746]

again good review...can you please review the superlux hd662?

[@adamsmith4962]

Hello! Have you tried the brainwavz replacement on the SuperLux as I own a pair for my Audio Technica Ath-M20Xs and am thinking of replacing it with SuperLuxs. Thank you!

[@ZReviews]

Worth a shot.

[@XBATHORYX13]

Z Reviews On the 668b's, once you put the HIFIMAN Velour ear pads in you say it completely changes the sound, I have a pair and im still waiting on my HIFIMAN Velour ear pads to come in. I noticed that these have very little low end, Does the new pads give it more low end? Or after burning them in does it give it more low end? I specifically bought these headphones for gaming per your recommendation. Thanks!

[@cukedaddy]

Ray Tech Burn in will help the low end a bit.

[@XBATHORYX13]

Mark Gray Since Ive gotten the 668b's with the HIFIMAN Velour Ear Pads i have burned then in for at least 140hours with no change to the low end. It still has very little low end, I dont get it? Also Im driving them with a powerful amp that also easily drives my DT-770 250 ohm cans. And those have the best Sub-Bass of all the closed cans ive tried.

[@cukedaddy]

Ray Tech I have the same set and also the velour pads and granted they aren't the beats equivalent but, they aren't supposed to be. They are studio monitor cans. Check out the videos that this guy does on sound demos of the different headphones and you can get a better idea of what sound each have. Also there is a guy.... Dave Rat on here that does a couple videos on the best studio cans and some he checks have a bass boost. It just sounds to me that you're looking for a different sound signature then the 668b.

[@XBATHORYX13]

Mark Gray ive seen EVERY video that Z Reviews has done including all the sound demos. I know what sound signature Im looking for. That said, all the reviews on the 668b's have said that they have good low end, maybe my cans are messed up? BTW im in no way shape or form a "BassHead" and fuck BEATS! Ive listened to a number of cans, and the ones im looking to get next are the HD600's and the X2's. my budget allowing.Thanks

[@cukedaddy]

DING...DING...DING...Fuck Beats is the right answer....LOL

[@igorpthebogdweller]

i cant use the link for the pads in the desc for the superlux

[@shinebo3495]

What do you think @Z Reviews should I get a superlux668b with the earbuds or an hyperx cloud core ? ( just for hearing music and stuff? ) I know the hyperx is a gaming headset but I priorties the audio for music and I heard both are good however the superlux668b are half the price even cheaper

[@TheKachunga]

I have the superlux 668b's with the hifiman pads, but I ended up switching back to the original pads because the hifiman pads dont crunch. And due to the superlux's being so light they have much more clamp then the Monoprice and that makes it soo uncomfortable for longer than 30 minutes. Does anyone know anyway to make the hifiman pads softer, also did anyone else have these problems?

[@kimfeliciano2029]

would you recommend these for rock,alt rock, punk, metal, core metal, nu metal music?

[@Kryptonaaayt]

how is the feeling on the 668b when you have it under your neck ? Is it uncomfortable ? Im getting this 668b next month on my birthday and still thinking if ill get this or the 681 evos. Going to use them for music, communication and movies so I need a clear sounding headphones

[@vincentiussnow765]

Samson SR850 any good?

[@xOogieBoogie3x]

Basically the same thing.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

They're very good

[@kelvin254kk]

Do you recommend the status audio HD one? It is currently 44 dollars and many people said they worth the price and sound is not crap. Also, what do you think about the upgrade of HD two?

[@ZReviews]

+kelvin254kk Haven't heard the Status HD. No idea about the upgrade.

[@ghostlywolf123]

What is your opinion on the HD-681 EVO which are 40.95 and come with velour pads compared to the superlux HD-668b with the Velour pads that cost 54.89? I really just want something super comfortable for long sessions under 50$

[@ZReviews]

Aayush Gupta The 681's with good pads would have a very warm sound compared to the 668's. Also they are more closed sounding.

[@blatz4306]

What is best *closed* headphone under $50? It doesn't matter if its not in the video. I would have chosen the 668B but I won't be able to use it outside.

[@ZReviews]

Tascam TH02's are usually my pick.

[@creaturedanaaaaa]

The Sennheiser HD 429s are okay I guess.

[@liyuki2553]

anyone have an alternate link to the pads for the 668b? the link in the description keeps refusing my connection or saying error connection reset... which is weird because everything else is fine.

[@ApostolosVeltsin]

Very nice video! What's the difference between Leather and Velour pads for Monoprice?

[@ZReviews]

Velour let a bit more air/sound travel through them so you soften the bass and highs a bit but it usually sounds wider and more open.

[@ApostolosVeltsin]

Oh I see! Thanks a lot! :)

[@xBlutchx]

Hey zeos, could you help me with something? Im deciding between getting passive bookshelves or active studio monitors for my desk. is there a size i should not go past? also a guy in an audio store i walked in said bookshelves should not be used in the nearfield, because you lose your stereo, is this just bollocks? I sit at about 1 to 1.5 meters away from the monitors. I live in europe so micca isnt really an option for me but i was looking at either the q acoustics 2020i or 2010i? Thanks for the help.

[@rudylete]

In this video you recommend the hifiman velour for the 668b but on your reddit you linked to hifiman leather pads, which one is better?

[@pimmah]

Go with the velour. Since these are (Semi) open back headphones.

[@ScottOstr]

I have the SHP9600s and I'm thinking about getting $30 Superlux HD668B for gaming because of the larger soundstage. Please tell me I'm wasting my $.

[@ZReviews]

You are not. the only other way to get that sort of SS is going up to the X2's

[@ScottOstr]

Z Reviews Thanks for confirming that! I appreciate the work you do.

[@McDanieI]

I have the 668b coming tomorrow...thanks fotlr ruining my bank account recently by the way... quick question. I have HM5 pleather pads. would they sound ok and or even fit on these?

[@aitnelesaki]

I sweat a lot so do you recommend the velour pads for the 668b? Or just get the sheepskin leather ones.

[@MunkeyG3]

Hey Z I just ordered some Superlux HD681 EVO's. Do you think it's still worth buying Superlux 668B's (With Hifiman pads) if I like what I hear, or should I save up for $150+ cans? I use headphones primarily for gaming but still want to listen to metal and classic rock.

[@ZReviews]

+Matt Johnson Do a big jump although I think the 668's are better sounding.

[@BranimirDjermanovic]

JVC HA-RX700 or Superlux 668b...? I'd like some opinion about that.

[@pokerlife123]

The pads for the 668B are out of stock. That site has moved and the new site does not have them,, Any idea on exact pad name so i can hopefully find somewhere else ?

[@ZReviews]

+pokerlife123 Ebay might have something similar.

[@pokerlife123]

+Z Reviews I really appreciate your help .. Are these the correct ones ? soundapproach.com/hifiman-velpads-replacement-velour-earpads.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxI24BRDqqN3f-97N6egBEiQAGv37hG12kPxgNW1LDCVhBp9HsSWIL_GvHeAQOrgvAr_DWJYaAidA8P8HAQ#

[@bigyoshi01]

with velour superlux does the bass get shitter and if i eq should i decrease highs and mids to get the sound more neutral or increase bass and mids cuz i heard the headphones axept decreasing then increasing? And thanks

[@Epsio0]

I found a couple of Hifiman pads but there's different models: HE300, HE400, HE500, HE560, HE4, HE6, HE5 and 5LE I'm a bit new to this and I'm not sure which one to get, can someone help?

[@ZReviews]

Epsio0 I am pretty sure all those headphones accept the same exact pads.

[@trullen9745]

can you review the superlux hd 330/660s trying to figure out wether to buy or nah

[@tonythatorc971]

Are the HD668B need a AMP for basic gaming and music listening?

[@WoeiPatrickP90]

i have a question about velor replacement, your velour, does it fit with akg702, 402 right? i'm trying to find that how long of velour earpad, is it 100mm and 50mm?

[@ZReviews]

No idea honestly. If the HM5's don't fit the odds are the HifiMans will.

[@HosakaBlood]

Z Reviews any good replacement pads for a Sony MDR-1RBT ?

[@ZE0SPantera]

Hosaka Blood Judging on looks alone I think the Brainwavz pads would fit.

[@michel1292]

z, you were right about the hd668B stock pads being shit. Before I bought them I though that they couldn't be that bad as you make them out to be because you have reviewed so many headphone(with better/different pads). But when I put them on I thought: "These aren't that bad." BUT BUT BUT after 3 minutes of listening to music my ears were SOAKED with sweat dammm how can headphone pads cause ears to sweat so much. I orderes some pads today and I guess I won't use the headphones till I get the velour pads I ordered.

[@jonathanhardee6675]

Mmicko8 they had to make a comprise somewhere

[@sewerkeezy2141]

philips shl3300 review would be great. very affordable "DJ headphones".

[@Rawteeth]

I really like my brainwavz hybrid pad. Should I go with the brainwavz hybrid pad, velour pad, or the one that you used if I am buying superlux for fps gaming(surround sound/soundstage) ? I already have a mdr 7506, so I won't use the superlux for music.

[@Rawteeth]

My ears are protruding. Are the hi-fi man ones deep?

[@ZReviews]

+Rr The Hifimans are deep but not as deep as the HM5's. So use the velour ones on these.

[@lampmanjosh]

Rr, which ones worked out for you? I have big ears, too. Thanks!

[@Rawteeth]

josh lampman I'm using the hybrid pads and I love it. It fits perfectly!

[@lampmanjosh]

Thanks for the response. Are these it? www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Hybrid-Memory-Foam-Earpad/dp/B00ZGGG3KY/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1478381162&sr=1-1&keywords=Brainwavz+hybrid

[@deadhell304]

Are the Retro Style Monopice headphones better than the 8323's?

[@johnson42069]

Are you saying that the superlux is better than the monolith 1060?

[@bomchus-p3p]

How the hell do you get the HIFI man pads on? I ripped part of the Vinyl off trying to put them on, I can't even get the stock pads back on!

[@ZReviews]

+WolfElemental I would jokingly say "Carefully" but since you have already damaged one I have to get serious. You need to stretch the vinyl out on the hifimans first. It is flat and you need to stretch it for 3-4 minutes into a cylinder. Go easy, go slow. Work it open. Then you get that first third over the headphone and wiggle down the sides to get the rest on.

[@bomchus-p3p]

What do you mean, stretch it into a cylinder?

[@ZReviews]

Put your finger-tips from your left and right hands under the lip and put the vinyl apart. Think Goatse but for your earcups. You have to open up the vinyl slowly so it is big enough.

[@Dewkeeper]

The Tek just came out with a video recommending these headphones- After two days of not being able to stop thinking about them, your video pushed me over the edge! Ended up ordering the 668b's, the velour pads and a Zalman mic 1 as a headset replacement. Considering that I am utterly ignorant about audio and have been using shit speakers and headphones all my life, I have a feeling I'll be in for a pleasant surprise. :)

[@ZE0SPantera]

When it comes time for speakers. redd.it/2dk676

[@Dewkeeper]

ZeosPantera That page is now saved for that eventuality. :) Here's to hoping I become as spoiled with my new audio experience as I am on the visual side (PC gaming 'ruined' me)

[@michakubiak1578]

Hi, Your shotlinks for the pads dont work atleast for the moment, could You provide the partnumber or the exact name of those pads for Superlux? Thx for the review by the wy You've persuaded me to try those just for fun :)

[@michakubiak1578]

Nvm :) i Found it on webarchive web.archive.org/web/20150411084137/www.head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=117 its: "HIFIMAN Velour Earpads"

[@stef9019]

thanks! Been looking for them :D how do you know if they fit btw?

[@BlazertronGames]

My monoprice came with a nice 4-foot cable, with a pause button on it. Not stiff at all, flexes nicely. But the headphones are a little tight. EDIT: The cables coating is pretty bad, if moisture gets on them, they become permanently sticky.

[@WeirdGlow]

im having a hard time deciding if i should get the superlux with the pads vs the ath m30x because here in my country the superlux + pads would roughly cost 30$ more than the ATs, soo without the pads would you still recommend the superlux over the ath m30x?

[@ZReviews]

I have the 30x here.. It is OK. It needs a pad change just like the superlux so that might balance out. The wire is really annoying on the 30x

[@WeirdGlow]

Thanks a lot, I think I might be going for the superlux then just save up for the pads later.

[@darkspirit1911]

I personally ordered the AKG K240 pads for 668b, it's only 4$ on aliexpress if u want to cut corners, haven't received both items yet though.

[@WeirdGlow]

seems nice, tell me how they fell when you get them, I think it's looks pretty good

[@IQuEsTI]

any updates on pads

[@theodoro89]

I tried both and i totally agree with you. I found though that superlux becomes a bit more sibilant with amplification but it scales nicely, when the monoprice don't give a damn about amps :P Both are uncomfortable (for me) with the stock pads, but with the monoprice i have problems with the headband. I don't know if changing the pads makes it more comfortable at the headband too, but i would mod that as well.

[@UGMAN_]

Z love your videos! I'm a complete newb but considering the superlux. Over hyperx cloud 2!

[@Pankaic]

Superlux. Lux is Latin for light. The 668b is light... Super light. Makes sense :v

[@easypana8275]

it thought it was supposed to be super luxury (lux being short for luxury) but i guess super light works too :D

[@rich1051414]

Super bright is a more accurate translation. Unfortunately, that doesn't work because of the double meaning of 'bright'.

[@alpha-mytchgaming2362]

It's not deep bro

[@adrianvorkaaa3534]

hey Z is it useless to burn in the 668b without an amp? the pink noise is not THAT loud for the cans

[@ZReviews]

+ Adrian Ronald Sehat If you have no issues with it by default just use them. I only burn troublesome cans.

[@alanL3sley]

superlux and akg 240 must be made in the same factory, those ear cups look the same

[@d0nj03]

I hear Superlux is just the Chinese company that was doing production for AKG at some point, so yeah.

[@crazy4and1crazy4and1]

I know it's an old video , but I would like to know where to go to buy pads for 668b's . Great sound , but uncomfortable , and the link in the description is not working . So please , what comfy pads are compatible with these bby's ?

[@ZReviews]

Ive moved to the HM5 velour pads. Look them up on amazon.

[@crazy4and1crazy4and1]

They ship to Bosnia ... for FREE ... It's a miracle .

[@SquaredCircle777]

Did you film this at the workstation of a mad scientist?

[@tuginwho]

668b (with good earpads) or hd518 in terms of soundstage, comfort and sound?

[@ZReviews]

518 stock are more comfortable but the 668 with a pad change have soundstage and bass.

[@tuginwho]

Z Reviews damn you're quick. so the stock 668b just isnt worth it? and do you know any good alternatives to the hifiman pads? they're not availible in my country

[@tuginwho]

Z Reviews and sound? which are better and by how much?

[@akshat3516]

Logical Technology Obviously hd 558 are better.

[@whynot-th3eb]

if I were to get the superlux cans, would you think velour hifimans would be better than the pleather ones? thanks in advance. update: the pleather one costs $10 more...I'll probably go with velour

[@ZReviews]

+whynot Go Velour because they are open cans.

[@huitoto33]

+Z Reviews do you recommend higher than normal volume level when burning the superlux in? I just got it yesterday and modded it with velour pads today.

[@pisderata]

do you still rec the 8323? 17€ right now

[@jasonb.9173]

Should i buy superlux HD-668 B or Superlux HD -681 Evo (do they fit in smaller heads?)

[@ZReviews]

+Iasonas Kab 668 and yes they should. The wings bend up.

[@Disco-Terry]

Hey Z Reviews, not sure you will see this but I'll ask anyway. I got a pair of the superlux this week as my first real pair of headphones. My initial reaction was underwhelming, I find they are really weak bass wise (tried to drive them with some RATM but it was really meh :(, quiet as hell (like on my ipod max volume is not enough), and overall a sidegrade if anything compared to my cheap seinheiser earbuds. Do I need to EQ them on all my devices ? Also do I need a preamp or something to actually drive them ? The only thing I actually like them for so far is gaming. I was kinda expending to be blown away like how I was playing on a 4k gaming rig for the first time, but as I say, being totally unbias I feel like they sound poor ? Not sure If I'm not using them to their potential though ?

[@ZReviews]

They have massive Soundstage and if you don't change out the pads with something [velour](amzn.to/2cVxsH3) they won't be nearly as good.

[@Disco-Terry]

Cheers mate, that's exactly what I hate about them compared to my buds, they seem way too open, will look into new pads thank you.

[@ps3andrhcp]

I wouldn't consider the superlux's to be a "real" pair of headphones. Even as a first. If your first reaction was not enough bass, you need to go for something else with more bass, or something with good enough tradeoffs, that even with less bass, the other factors make it good.

[@Disco-Terry]

Tristin Hamilton I've had them a while now and honestly believe they are straight up garbage for music, like 2/10 bad, they do a good enough job gaming though. Strange that they are so highly regarded.

[@ps3andrhcp]

***** I've heard them, and I dislike them as well. I jumped on the HD 598 SE's a while ago and never looked back. Now I have 3 headphones, 2 buds, and HE-400i's ($450 headphones) shipping to the states.

[@RyanZinter]

Do you need any modification with the Monoprice with the replacement pads?

[@itheanthony]

the leather hifiman pads from headdirect would work on the superlux668b as well?

[@ZReviews]

itheanthony They would.

[@DragonsIayer182]

Sorry about asking a bunch of questions lately, but should I leave the little foam pad from the stock earpads under the velour pads?

[@ZE0SPantera]

Yes. I shove them inside but if you can put them under that will also work.

[@DragonsIayer182]

ZeosPantera Watching it again, I saw that the question was answered in the video. I'm stupid.

[@QuartBernstein311]

It's also worth looking at ZMF's pads instead of Alpha Dogs. Much cheaper, and made of cowhide.

[@inuysha360]

did you just use goatsee as an adjective in a sentence that makes sense....

[@krishong2233]

+inuysha360 literally gagged when he said it

[@WhiteZerox]

+inuysha360 More of a verb, really.

[@caligulajodorowsky]

I had to re listen to that just to check he actually had said goatsee skills when ... well goatseeing earpads ?

[@HercoVanDyk]

I came to write this... I am both disappointed and immensely proud of myself that I immediately understood what he meant.

[@jordandudeohs6297]

I can't decide between the 668b with velour pads or the shp9500 for gaming. Also, how are the bass on both?

[@magic_meows]

i own both. vastly prefer the shp9500--the comfort is worlds apart and they are much better for long gaming sessions. the audio levels are pretty similar on both, generally flat with a slight boost in treble. there's slightly more bass in the 9500s but if you're a bass-head neither of these headphones are going to be very satisfying for you. if bass is what you're after i'd go for the hyperx clouds instead.

[@jordandudeohs6297]

+Carmyn thanks for the info! I guess I'll look into the shp9500

[@magic_meows]

no problem, glad to help :)

[@JackOfHarts96]

I honestly like the HD668B more due to the brighter sound but hey, all personal preference

[@lampmanjosh]

Hello, Z. I purchased the Cosmo ear pads off of Amazon, but they are not very comfortable & after about an hour my ear lobes start to hurt.. Which earpads do you recommend for the SuperLux 668B's? Thanks!

[@ZReviews]

These [amzn.to/2eHsRaQ]

[@lampmanjosh]

Thank you, sir. I enjoy your videos!

[@perfectk8129]

+josh lampman or +Z whats so bad about the cosmos pads? They have a lot of decent reviews on amazon (verified purchases too) & are $7.83 currently. Vs the brainwavz velour pads like $24.50! I don't wanna go out like that cause I have a feeling the pads are damn similar but no real way to check them.....

[@lampmanjosh]

The biggest issue I found with them were the earhole cutout was too small(for my ears), and they also were hot. I actually ended up buying the(HifiMan velours) *Looks like they are actually unavailable at the moment. I purchased them on November 5th to try them out($10) and they work pretty well. I work from home, and these are comfortable & I barely notice they are on. Eventually I may get the Brainwavz HM5 pads just to see how much better it can get. Hope that helps! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VV2JYXK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@lampmanjosh]

7 Years later. Still going strong! Thank you Z!

[@johnwenton1883]

What other good earpads are there for the superlux 668bs? The velour pads seem to be always out of stock. Please help!

[@ZReviews]

+John Wenton These are worth a shot. [amzn.to/1Ru75SJ]

[@johnwenton1883]

Thanks for the feedback! Looking forward to upgrading my headphones.

[@DominikOwl]

Superlux & music? You always say these are great for gaming, but are they good for music too?

[@ZReviews]

Dominik Owl I like them. Some very critical listeners I know like them. Some other people I know hate them for music. Say it sounds too wide and lacks focus. They are so cheap I usually just recommend getting and trying.

[@DominikOwl]

Z Reviews Yes, that's exactly what I'm gonna do. I just need to find some earpads which are cheaper then the actual headphones themselves. Seems pretty hard here in germany.