Z Review - Pads and Wires and Pads and more Wires ... PADS!

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Dekoni ----- [dekoniaudio.co...]
BrainwavZ Pads ::::::::::::::::
FLAT -------------
Protien Leather [amzn.to/2noQg63]
Velour [amzn.to/2noSTEU]
Hybrid [amzn.to/2noAIiF]
Sheepskin [amzn.to/2noS9Qo]
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Protien Leather [amzn.to/2mFR0PQ]
Velour [amzn.to/2mFEzDH]
Hybrid [amzn.to/2mFvB9K]
Sheepskin [amzn.to/2mFMIrP]
Shure Pads :::::::::::::
1540 [amzn.to/2noQpGD]
1840 [amzn.to/2mFPM79]
Dekoni :::::::::::::::
M40x [amzn.to/2mFNsx8]
Fostex 900 [amzn.to/2nSDCZM]
Beyer Dynamic [amzn.to/2nSBp0i]
Beyer ELITE [amzn.to/2noS677]
IEM tips [amzn.to/2noRzCf]
Compatibility LIST [dekoniaudio.com...]
ZMF :::::::::::::::::
Oval [www.zmfheadphon...]
Eikon [www.zmfheadphon...]
Ori [www.zmfheadphon...]
Audeze :::::::::::::::
LCD Pads [www.audeze.com...]
Mr Speakers ::::::::::::::::::::::
Alpha Pads [mrspeakers.com/...]
Ether Flat [mrspeakers.com/...]
Ether Angled [mrspeakers.com/...]
Electrostatic [mrspeakers.com/...]
MISC ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Neomusica Sennheiser [amzn.to/2mFyKGt]
NVX [www.nvx.com/xre...]
Sony 500 [amzn.to/2mFGEzv]
Sony 1000 [amzn.to/2noL5De]
Sony 1000 ebay [goo.gl/V5qrTQ]
Beyer Silver [amzn.to/2oa6g9z]
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Microphone Wires:::::::::::::::::::
Vmoda Boompro [amzn.to/2naX0nN]
M40x - Sennheiser Boom [amzn.to/2nAT3tx]
GROUND LOOP ISOLATOR [amzn.to/2noS8vI] to use these with separate amp/dac
AUX Cables::::::::::::::::::::::::
Zeskit [amzn.to/2noMxFS]
Gotor [amzn.to/2mFUim7]
MediaBridge 90° [amzn.to/2np1nvK]
FLAT CABLES [amzn.to/2mJL7Cf] Status Audio
Vmoda [amzn.to/2nb1tXI]
Alright Flat [amzn.to/2mFIC32]
RELIC INTERCONNECTS [www.reliccables...]
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M40x Cable [amzn.to/2nT1DzV]
AKG Cable [amzn.to/2nT5ywq]
Sennheiser HD600 Gotor Cable [amzn.to/2noWO4V]
Balanced Sennheiser [goo.gl/T65iGo]
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[@sambalsamurai9672]

Why buy a house when you can rent a small room and buy ear pads?

[@joshcrow5847]

Every time i'm about to go to sleep a new Zeos vid comes out, god damn it

[@Emira_75]

For me it’s about 10am and I’m supposed to be doing work

[@functionaldoc5054]

Went bought the Dekoni pads to replaced my tired Sony MDR-7506 pads. I told them Zeos sent me. I can't wait for that comfy leather and memory foam to cradle my ears.

[@sopot44]

Thanks Z for all the hard work, research, and time that you put into your videos! you are the sound GOD

[@evodude919]

You store your headphone pads in the same kind of case I store an AR-15 in. That's cool.

[@daltonmeyer3976]

evodude919 BAHAHAGAHAAAAA

[@vorant77]

SUBZERO MC5.....man up and don't melt on the damn headphones snowflake!

[@Edward135i]

LOL I have the same case as well.

[@DavidTheCatMedia]

The beyer pads fit great on my AKG k240s, and it's a good combination if you care more about comfort than sound. That combination is my go-to TV and Internet video headphone, where you just care about comfort and nothing else.

[@paradox...]

No offense to Zeos but let's be honest because I'm curious... did anyone watch the entire 40min about, you know, pads and wires?

[@ZReviews]

There is always that hardcore group that watches everything I do on all channels all the way. They will be my twitch followers when that transition happens.

[@aw7245]

Paradox just did lol

[@HenryFanboy]

I watched this video 4 times. I actually can recall what he's saying in certain minutes, sometimes word-to-word in some videos. I mastered the AKG K712 video review. The more you watch, the more you click on his blurs and malfunctions.

[@colt45lmer]

u don't understand who watches his videos do you were all nuts i also watched entire video lol

[@Swimmydude11]

I'm hard-of-hearing, probably the polar opposite of an audiophile, and only really researching to buy my first pair of real headphones and I basically watched this entire video. Sigh, I've probably spent about 5 hours now watching his videos trying to get a good idea of what I'm doing. Why am I doing this? I have no earthly idea, but this guy is entertaining, absent on the bullshit, and knows what the hell he is talking about. So it works for me.

[@rochili777]

You just saved me from buying the SRH1540 pads. But my god, they feel so nice, similar to wearing home pants.

[@Ylevolm]

These sorts of videos from Zeos are some of my favorite! Hearing him talk in detail about something is very interesting.

[@quintuplebanned4267]

Ylevolm and the sick wallpaper gives you no pause? What the hell is wrong with you.

[@Cat31293]

Just the video I needed for my new m40x's. Thanks, Z!

[@CaptnKrksNippls]

I just saw the title and knew this was going to be at least 40 min and sure enough...

[@Farroxide]

don't want none unless you got pads hon

[@vinkelsier8513]

HE DRILLED HOLES IN MONOLITH M560S AND DIDNT TELL US!!!! DAMN YOU MAN DAMN YOU!!! ; ;

[@ZReviews]

Get on my level/telegram/twitter

[@Hobofish622]

/Cup and string

[@metal571]

PADS PADS PADS PADS

[@babagonzaga]

"What am I, Zeos today?"

[@dd_xshadow9208]

Pads

[@thirstypilgrim97]

Have you tried any of these in the deep fryer?

[@ZReviews]

A few but I need to switch to peanut oil to really get them soft.

[@sambalsamurai9672]

Is that room fire- storm and earthquake proof? if not make it! This sacred sanctuary hifi museum must remain intact no matter what. And as always thanks for the review +1

[@AElnazier]

40 min vid. brb going to make tea and toast and come back

[@cameriqueTV]

Best pad review video ever. I wonder how difficult it would be to sew up a custom pad, sized perfectly for your own ears. Finding the material is a challenge as well. What would be perfect is a shaped foam that has space behind the pad for earlobes. Would you agree that angled hybrids would be best for comfort and sound isolation?

[@colt45lmer]

for anyone interested in the custom cables he didn't have what i was looking for on the site so i emailed him 1 hr later he has what i need on the site..... AWESOME balanced isine 20 here we come will update with how good the cables are once i get them but quick and good customer service so far looking toward to the cables . Also wish i could part with my isine 20 would be awesome to hear what z says they have the sound stage of a giant set of cans like a bubble of sound around your head

[@cheeksbecool]

"I have to interact with this(points to loli), I wish" upvote

[@illiiilli24601]

lmao

[@Goryglory0209]

I can't sleep without watching these videos from Zeos

[@Falcrist]

I have this sudden craving for doughnuts for some strange reason...

[@xminorthreatx]

I spy with my little eye m560s with holes drilled in the wood.

[@ChacePlayz]

the hd598cs is on sale for 100$, i need your advice is it worth it, or should i go for something else

[@lucianfreeze0]

I love mine.

[@BlindFury]

I've been waiting for a video like this from you. I just bought my first earpads ever. I've wanted to get some for a long time but never knew what to buy or where to get them from. I got the BrainwavZ Flat Velour & Protein Leather. I wanted the angled ones but they don't ship to Australia for some reason.... Hope they work well on my ADG1X's Thanks Z!

[@lucaspengler4027]

16:43 That's why I watch you :) Also, I'm surprised the FBI hasn't come knocking on your door yet, with that wallpaper and all.

[@casualmime2792]

Dekoni elite hybrids on DT 1990s are the best combo I've found. It basically turns them into a more detailed open back ether C. Or at least that's the best way I can describe it. Still worth keeping the A pads around though.

[@garavonhoiwkenzoiber]

I got some ZMF's because of your video on the ones you have. They're awesome. Over Ear is far better than On Ear. Although I did insert some foam tubes into them to make the inside depth greater.

[@vinkelsier8513]

hm5 pleather flat on philips shp-9500 rotated 20 degrees to match angle of ear increases bass and soundstage, its amazing :DDD

[@McDanieI]

Thank you for this video. So many of us are missing out on making our headphones even better!

[@d0nj03]

Funny you should mention the ground splitting problem - I talked to someone not long ago who was complaining about it in a forum, I suggested a ground loop isolator or careful diagnosis by someone who knows electronics and who can maybe then recommend some cheaper impedance adaptation(?) solution. What does the guy do next? Adds the extension cable that came with his Aurvanas to the path between the splitter and the soundcard's mic-in and presto: problem solved, no more buzzing. :) (And yes, his microphone was still working, so an interrupted wire wasn't the explanation.) Now it may depend on each situation, type of splitter, quality of the connectors etc., but there is this possibility of balancing the impedances(?) between the two ground paths by simply adding an extension cable to one of them and then if you get lucky with it you don't need to buy a ground loop isolator.

[@ZReviews]

That would be news to me.

[@kellanmackenzie5230]

Wow the beyer elite pads look amazing. I can't wait to hear and feel the difference on my DT770 Pro-250s. I think the 770s deserve a second on this channel with or without the new pads. They're like the Evander Holyfield of headphones.

[@Nick_2i]

The 1540 pads are amazing on the beyerdynamic dt770. They tame the bass and treble a bit and sound great.

[@Shadiggles]

Thank you for finally making this.

[@Ace3970]

I'd love to see a headphone ranking from you - your top 10! And, since you've got plenty of time, a top 10 speaker and sub ranking! Great video, as always!

[@ronens1653]

FYI if you wear eye glasses, the velours will make noise when you move your head. Since I swapped the originals on the dt 770 pro to BRAINWAVZ XL black perf.pefs, the sound is better and the noise is gone.

[@TheOgi22]

05:31 and 15:11 and 15:48 and 17:33 - What pads is on headphones in your hands?

[@Lickumm]

I have always loved Dekoni pads. I uses them on a lot of my headphones.

[@Poketrainer317]

Probably because they're like $40 minimum.

[@pimemies]

I have the x2s and the pads are annoyingly small. You recommendes the zmf oris but they cost 75 dollars + tax shipped to Finland so a fuck ton. Any cheaper pads u recommend or are the ori's only ones that worked the best?

[@samplify1017]

I second the "Pad Effects on Headphones" video!

[@parptarf]

I wanna try sheepskin pads on my DT770's

[@malabargold1787]

Not to be an enabler, but the Focal Utopia pads are the best pads currently made. Worth getting a pair :)

[@ZReviews]

FFFFFFFFFFFFF

[@exarkunn69]

God I want chocolate donuts now!!!

[@davidcorbo4755]

Pads for he 400i? You can buy the adaptor ring off their website now for 10 dollars. Or should I just stay with the focus pads?

[@Hobofish622]

Your comment was 3 month ago but I have HM5 Pleather Angled Pads on the way for my 400i. Did you get any for yourself? I've heard great things about both the Alpha pads and Hm5 Pleather/Leather.

[@lunarsann5499]

Zeo's videos inspire me to work.

[@gtx2k842]

What pads do you recommend for the ATH-M40x?

[@HeavyProfessor]

Gtx TwoKEight hm5

[@alvinwe8396]

HeavyProfessor Yeah, not the angled ones tho, just bought them and they are NOT worth it

[@Thome90]

whats the difference between the flat ones and the angled? and i dont mean comfort-wise....i dont care about comfort i mean sound only, thanks in advance

[@stoppls1709]

@CJ P. lmao

[@stoppls1709]

@@Thome90 m40x's are already angled so its no use of getin angled ones

[@Lizestechreviews]

It’s cool that he bought all that equipment and nice things in his room until you realize you get to go to Disney world and come back to a 2016 mustang afterward lol

[@CalebJohnsonlivingca]

I don't think I can sit through 40 minutes all about pads... but if I ever need to buy some I'm coming back here ;)

[@bobcoco6047]

Now, the way I say "PADS" is definitly changed. PAAADS.

[@Nicksterzone]

I see where that $35 headphone with $70 pads came from now. Haha

[@mpresto15]

I've had the beyerdynamic pads on a set of hifiman he400 before but went back to angled brainwavz not long after.

[@philmcathey8491]

I love all the videos and have learned a great deal. Where do I find the other channel that shows how to build custom wires? Thanks

[@Danitang]

Hi Z, any recommendation for the sony MDR7506 pad replament ?

[@Acemastershake]

that is a quite a collection you got there man.

[@ZReviews]

I am proud of it.

[@rich1051414]

Maybe I am a peasant, but I actually like pholeather. It's really soft. Too bad it falls apart. With the M560's, just use a second magnet as a spacer to make them semi-open.

[@JoshuaBegin]

anybody got some pad recommendations for the he-400i?

[@Tyradius]

I see a lot of right angle connectors there. Perhaps getting a few left angled will help balance your cables? 😁

[@charlesjacques750]

Got hooked in 70s on Koss Pro 4A fluid filled ear pads (RiP) sadly not made anymore.

[@zacharydutton2068]

Z Reviews you should make a video series were you try and get a cord, amp, and headphone (maybe pads) under a certain price. You would get A LOT of views you could do like a few (under 1,000 or under 500) 👍

[@SteelyDanUnofficial]

What cable u recommend for Shure SRH440? it has some kind of locking mechanism and 2.5mm connector

[@karbonkevin919]

Please review the skullcandy crusher wireless! I like the way you review headphones! Very honest!

[@d0nj03]

... and of course... the MONSTER TRUCK PADS.

[@littleAZN248]

I’m dreading when the pads go bad on my X2. The OE pads are still nearly impossible to get.

[@Eli-fg8oh]

Hi ther Zeos... how are you man? first let me say...LOVE YOUR REVIEW...:-) now we can move on ... im a musician, a drummer and just love music in general... had some crappy over ears during the time...and was looking for a good solid new pair. after looking around the net...was coming to your reviews again and again... a 100$ seemed like a good enough money for my look up at the moment...and by looking at your reviews was thinking between the CB-1 and the M40x... i wanted to try the CB-1 but they dont ship to ISRAEL where i live...and they dont carry them here in stores as well. so i went on and got the M40x. first, thank you for your great review...im very happy i got them, great sound...balanced (for my music), and loving the details i can here again with this great pair of cans... but...theres always a but...the PADS...you were right...not that great..and for me...(got big ears..i guess... :-) ) the opening s too small and pressing on the top/bottom of my ears. i was looking at the HM5 ones you've mentioned ..and they look good..but im afraid the opening isnt gonna be be enough..so i was looking at BRAINWAVS web site...and came across this 2 pairs : www.brainwavzaudio.com/collections/accessories/products/pleather-headphone-pad?variant=4755809349 and this...the hybrid ones www.brainwavzaudio.com/collections/accessories/products/headphone-pad-hybrid do you any experience with both of them ?... can you please help with this...? :-) thanks again. keep up the amazing work that you do. thanks in advance... Eli

[@lukasmurmann625]

What pair of headphones do you think will be best if I want the most detail and overall music enjoyment. I've listened to $100.000 plus speaker setups, and now I want something that can bring me closest to that sound in a pair of headphones, for under $700...? Please help me make a decision...

[@ZReviews]

Stax? They are over 700 for the 3100 setup. Monoprice 1060's and a good dac/amp is next I guess.

[@herrlindner]

WTF 20 minutes ago I was googling your cable recommendations and found nothing, and now this? :o

[@ZReviews]

You control this world.. YOU ARE THE ONE!

[@SpencersStuffTV]

Hey. I have the sony wh 1000xm2s. Theyre active noise cancelling earphones. Do you think i would be better using sheep skin pads to try and keep sound out?

[@babuenbarr1707]

so my dt770s pads are too thin and hurt my ears since they touch the drivers, any recommendations for a nice thick pad that make the drivers not touch my ears?

[@Xathos]

While this is a good reference video, Zeos is going to go nuts with Amazon affiliate revenue once this video goes live.

[@ZReviews]

I have over 500 videos so one more doesn't really make a huge difference. More about adding content that is asked for.

[@Xathos]

I am, in no way, judging the content. I'm just pointing out how one may benefit, as a content creator, on such a video. The nature, and likelihood, somebody would buy one of these pads, on the links you provided, will probable be much higher than ever. It's a win-win situation all round, if anything. On side note, do those sheepskin pads, for the 598s, really not change the sound quality at all? You would think going from stock Senn velour, over to a leather medium (and probable different foam material) would do that.

[@barchetype6430]

0:01 Sit down Children, Papa Zeos has a story for you...

[@erkmenonn]

i've been waiting for this, thank you

[@CaptainBad2002]

What’s the best solution for using an m40x with an iPhone’s Lightning port? Apple Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter? 2.5mm to Lightning cable?

[@opiekrumpus4182]

The Sony xb700 pads work wonders for the Hyperx cloud alpha headphones. The Sennheiser hd569 stock pads are atrocious. So I put the ZMF cowhide pads and much improved comfort and sound.

[@theimmortalpcgamer5922]

hey Z did you glue the pads on the x1 or you mod it yourself? because I have a pair and I want to change them.

[@ZReviews]

Yanked them off. Just slid them over the cups.

[@panda-goat]

YES you finally made the video :)

[@arthurwatts1680]

Mr Z, I know your faithful are obsessed with pads, but seeing this makes me very happy that August has finally arrived and I can look forward to Mayweather vs McGregor ;) (before the flaming starts, I've been watching your channel since the earliest vids - doesnt make me special, but I know what I like - keep em coming).

[@jayjuggrnaut]

You, sir, are an elegant nerd. - ComicBookGuy

[@selbi182]

Did you have to modify the Oris in any way to make them fit the X1's holes?

[@oAPXo]

Would the Brainwavs Hybrid (leather/velour) be a perfect fit for my ATH-M40x? I'm rocking the standard pads on it, but i'm heavily looking into something different. Like Zeo's, i'm a sweaty bastard.

[@pizzasauce8736]

what did u end up picking, i got the same headphones was wondering which pads to get

[@mattwolhar1818]

Thanks Z!! So which oval pad has the largest opening for ears?

[@AsianAnimeRuLe]

can anyone here recommend me some good earpads for the beyerdynamics dt 990 premiums, its been like 3 years now and the earpads are kinda dead now.. looking for velour or anything that wont affect the sound in a bad way

[@mattbartz]

Would those sheepskin sennheiser pads work for the ath m40x?

[@pizzasauce8736]

did it work?

[@paulschliep7049]

FYI, you can get some hd6x0 cables (xlr or quarter inch) for $20 plus like 4 dollars for shipping from venture electronics website: www.veclan.com under basic cables. They take about 10-15 days to get delivered since they come from china, but I have the quarter inch version and they're quite nice, but a little short.

[@SukumarBallavolu]

I assume angled ones suit best for large ears as they tend to have more room at eartips. But, can you please help me get a right set for Sony XB900N. I am fed up with the stock ones as they are too firm to hold my large ears and hurt after an hour of use. I am looking at angled Hybrid and regular microsuede from Brainwavz. Can you please help me make a purchase. Thanks in advance.

[@NXDL25]

Can you review the HD598 Cs?

[@mwhtkr]

I'm really wanting to buy new pads HE400i's, but not sure which way to go. In your your review, you didn't try different pads on them, but I know you've experimented with different pads on Hifiman headphones. So with all that said, which direction would you go? I probably wouldn't bother you with this question, but good pads cost a lot and I'm a bit gun shy to pull the trigger on anything.

[@ZReviews]

I can only guess and I can guess just as wrong as you. Velour is probably the way to keep them sounding the most similar.

[@Kreln1221]

Would you have any suggestions or recommendations for T40RP Mk III's, when you are going for, 1. maximized isolation, (such as when recording vocals and acoustic guitar, you don't want the mics to pickup bleedthrough from the headphones, and you also only want to hear what the mics are hearing, not any ambient sound outside the headphones, thus the choice of T40s over T50s.) 2. An accentuated and extended low end, as although the RP series has a very even and accurate response curve, they have a fairly linear decrease in low end the lower you go. And 3. Maximized comfort for extended listening, with little to no contact of ear cartilage to the driver assembly. Thanks, and a thumbs up on your videos bro.

[@MovementCultivation]

Hello Zeos, I'm a big fan of your channel but I'm still in a roller coaster ride with my Hyperx cloud pads (takstar pro 80). I like both the velour and the original so I can't decide what to use. Can you give me some tips with regards to closed back + velour ear pads? Are they advisable? I use it 70% Gaming, 20% Music and 10% videos/movies.

[@ChiHoKo]

that lego porsche gt3!!!

[@kim_not_tim]

FFS Zeos, because of you i just dopped $80 AUD on Dekoni velour ear pads haha

[@JLXT7]

I would take apart the materials inside the pads and replace it with other ones. That's what I did with my custom headphones.

[@olivrrrr]

I tried the xb500 pads on my m560 and they sound/feel better than stock pads. Any more alternatives?

[@slyperysyparr2604]

How'd you get the pads on

[@PerfmonX64]

The standard HM5 pads are on sale again for the next few hours. This time their $13 for the different colored ones.

[@pizzasauce8736]

still on sale?

[@joshjoshua1234]

Zeos in your previous video about the ATH-M40x you recommend the ZMF Oval Cowhides. Do I understand correctly you actually prefer the Dekoni's instead?

[@TheDigitalMedia]

So which are the best third-party pads for the ATH-M40X? I hate the stock pads. I need as little alteration to the sound as possible and hopefully better comfort and quality. Possible?

[@frankiefretz4705]

Could you recommend pads for pioneer hdj 2000 most for music .. preferably sheepskin .. you sound sooo like jack black..

[@PerfmonX64]

SheepSkin HM5 pads on lightning deal over at Amazon for $25 a few hours ago. Had to pick up a set.

[@ZReviews]

Yeah I got the email late.

[@PerfmonX64]

The standard HM5 pads were on sale earlier this week for $17. I had to pick up a set of those too.

[@vampula12]

Try some sennheiser hd569 pads. They are velour MEMORY FOAM, with hm5's structure, but lil bit less deeper.

[@ZReviews]

Shallower.

[@MisterSuperstar99]

What pads would you suggest to upgrade my ATH-M40X?

[@babagonzaga]

Do the cowhide pads reduce treble a WHOLE LOT, or just slightly? I've got a pair of Yamaha's that sound PERFECT except the treble can get a TEEENY TINY bit too sharp around 9-10k. I'm considering getting the cowhides to fix that, but I'm afraid of losing crispness and detail. Thoughts?