Dekoni Audio Earpads for Beyerdynamic DT Series, Elite Hybrid

So far so good! installation was a bit annoying but I didn't take the time to use a hairdryer to loosen up the elastic. It wasn't superbly difficult but I could see how it would get frustrating as it seems like whenever you get one spot on the last undoes itself. I did get them on at a point, and once I did I noticed quite a sound quality change from my DT 770 80Ohm editions. There is definitely a change in audio quality from the stock velour pads to the Choice Leathers, and it is one that makes these headphones significantly more enjoyable. The first track I tried was the Ursula's Cartridges' remix of Climbing the Corporate Ladder, and right away there was significantly more impact in the low end, which is usually a lot lighter on Ursula's tracks. Soundstage also has opened up in a surprising way, directionally I can sense things a better, more reminiscent of an open back headphone, however you will still know these are closed. Higher frequencies are less piercing and stab your ears a lot less. The next track I listened to was 思い出, by t e l e p a t h. This track seldom is flattered by headphones, and I thought it sounded meh on the dt770 stock pads, however the track really opened up and sounded quite pleasing on these. Seems to grant slightly more clarity as well as the other benefits that this has. The third track that I listened to was Happy Cycling by Boards of Canada, and right away there is significantly more detail on the low end bass drum strike at the start of each measure. So much detail I can easily hear the grit on the strike of it. The song also feels to me like its presenting faster and tighter than it has before, very pleasing! I got these because I use my DT770's as my communication headphones as well as casual music listening. The outer noise attenuation is one of my priorities when I was considering a pad swap, and these seem to be a step-up in that department as well. Comfort is higher, I really liked the velour as it was very soft with the slightly intense clamp force of the dt770s, the leather seems a bit more firm and I don't quite like it. As the memory foam ages I am sure it will start to have more give, and as the headphones age I am sure they will also become more comfortable. After a few days of heavy use, I have determined that these pads are indeed quite nice. They make these headphones sound more full, with much more pleasing response and resolve. I have one slight complaint, as the sleeving that the cups use to hold onto the cans can be quite flimsy, and you may lose the earpad from time to time. All in all, I would absolutely recommend these to anyone wanting to take their DT770 pros to the next level. When comparing them to my HE-560 V4s I think they're a phenomenal challenger in the race that is "which my favorite pair of headphones."

The last pair of Dekoni I went with the fake leather stuff, and while it was comfy, the durability was lacking. As with any PU leather, it started peeling after about 8-12 months. I tried some other brands and types, and the Dekoni was top rated by others for a reason. They are quality. This time I went with the choice leather, hoping that these are more durable. That being said, I would still get these again if they only last the year. Based on other reviews here and on the internet, I do believe that the choice leather will be longer lasting, as they shouldn't start peeling in the same way. As far as the memory foam - the choice leather is superior foam, that really has that springy memory foam feel and is VERY comfortable, even versus the PU leather. The cups themselves are a perfect fit for the DT770 pro headphones, and are very easy to put on because of the stretchy mounting system. The sound isolation is also excellent, and the sound is maybe a little more bass than the OEM earcups, but that is fine. The sound quality itself stays pretty darn good, and I am very pleased.

I'm an adult computer enthusiast, a gamer, and I enjoy a variety of music and podcasts. My Astro headset died after years of use. In an effort to spend my money wisely, I did some research on my next headset. ZeosPantera and his Z Reviews helped me settle on the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Generation) as the headset of choice. I enjoyed his videos so much (despite knowing I simply do not fully appreciate sound in the way he and most of his audience does), I ended up watching a whole slew of them (and, I'll admit, still play a few every now and then -- I'm hooked). Anyways, in one of his videos, he runs through at least 10 variations of Dekoni Audio Replacement Ear Pads, using them on a dozen or so different sets of headphones/headsets, including the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Generation). For each, he ranks the ear pads and recommends what works best. For the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Generation), he gave this particular ear pad high marks. So, I splurged and bought them. First, these are very well made, and as I prepared to install them I had a chance to physically compare them to the stock ear pads. I'll tell you Beyerdynamic makes an excellent product, but they need to consider contracting with Dekoni because their pads are both visually superior and a tactile examination clearly reveals they are softer and made from superior materials. I installed them. Easy. These fit snug and are fully compatible. If you have MMX 300's, these work and fit very well. My ears aren't especially discriminating. Sure, I know what sounds good and what sounds like poop. The stock pads sound good and feel okay. I do wear glasses and the stock ones did over time hurt a bit, but that's what you get when you're old and got'ta wear specs. It's a tough life and you got'ta put up with some first-world problems, right? So, these new pads sound better. Don't look to me to tell you why or use the right words to describe it. They are just better. I like them. I think you will, too. Zeos agrees. Trust him. Look to him for the right words to explain how and why. I just don't have them to offer you. They're also much more comfortable. The first-worldw problem solved. They feel great, even when wearing them for hours. I'm happy I spent extra money on these pads after spending a bunch of money on some great headphones. If you're hemming-and-hawing over whether it's worth the extra costs, just do it. In the long run, you'll agree it was a worthwhile investment. Now, back to Z Reviews. They're fun.

I purchased a second set of AKG K240 headphones after giving my last pair to my son. I have never thought the pads that come with the AKG K240 were very comfortable, so once again, I purchased a replacement set of earpads. Last time, I bought velour earpads directly from AKG. I came across these Dekoni Audio Elite Hybrid Earpads and it seemed to be the perfect balance of velour against the ear for comfort and higher quality real leather for sound and less peeling of the material. As the description states, the Beyerdynamic DT Series version does fit the AKG K240s perfectly. I do find them to be the most comfortable earpads I have ever tried. I do not find that they improve the sound quality. In fact the bass seems just a bit more muddy than before, but unless I focus on it, I do not really care. I do care about the comfort 1,000x times more. Since I purchased this headset for 50% off, I actually paid more for the earpads than I did for a set of highly respected headphones. But that is probably why the ones that came with the AKGs are so uncomfortable... AKG is prioritizing sound and cost over comfort and long term wear.

Sincerely? I should have purchased these as soon as I bought my DT 770 Pro X's. The comfort is incredible. They seem very durable and honestly made the sound so much better.

These are great replacement pads for the DT770, DT880, DT990, Custom One Pro, and any similar sized pair of headphones. The leather is soft and feels great against the skin. Though the price isn't cheap, these pads are made well, and extremely comfortable. Best of all, they improved the sound of my DT770. Installation These particular Dekoni Elite Lambskin pads fit the Beyerdynamic DT series as well as the Custom One Pro. I have both the DT770 32 Ohm and the Custom One Pro headphones - these pads fit easily over them. In fact, they are much easier to get into place than the pads that come with the headphones. Like the stock pads, these pads have a lip around them that fit over the outside edge of the headphone cups. But unlike the stock pads, the lip on these is larger and easier to pull around the earcups than the stock pads. So as a result, installing these onto the headphones takes a lot less time and effort. Comfort Of course the most important aspect of any pair pads is comfort. I've had these Dekoni Elite pads on for hours without any issues of soreness or pressure. As far as heat goes - my ears do get a little hot I will admit - but not anymore than they did with the stock pads - and even that wasn't much. Also, since these are leather - they do not "absorb" sweat or moisture like fabric pads do. The pads fit around my ears, and not on them (like the stock pads). So my ears are never sore from any pressure the pads apply. Lastly, the memory foam is very soft and comfortable. They are like big pillows around my ears. These pads are definitely a step-up from the stock pads in every way. Sound The bass response improves with these pads on - probably because they insulate better than the stock pads. In the case of the Custom One Pro, the bass becomes slightly more boomy. While this was initially impressive; I didn't keep the pads on the Custom One Pros for long. Those headphones are already bass-heavy - no need to add more. When these pads were installed on the DT770, the bass response is improved, and the treble was slightly rolled off. This is actually what I wanted - because I felt that the DT770 lacked a bit of bass to begin with, and the treble could sometimes be a bit harsh (a well-known attribute of the DT770). So for me, the DT770's sound improved enough that I would call this a worthwhile purchase. (I will admit that I still run my DT770 through a headphone amp and DAC to further imrpove the sound.) Conclusion If you have a DT770 (or any headphone that fits), and you want to improve the bass response - get these Dekoni Elite Lambskin pads. They are easy to install, feel great, and the materials are top notch. They are also much easier to install than the stock pads - and will likely last longer.

Omg YES! These were EXACTlY what my 16ohm dt770 pros needed. That’s right the first ever dekoni dt770 16ohm pad review!! :D I was pretty happy with the stock velour pads from beyerdynamic but I felt like they lacked a little something: soundstage, detail, and bass. In fact they were the culprit of my disappointment when buying these headphones in the first place. I grew to tolerate and actually enjoy listening to them over time. My first pad swap was a nightmare. I went against zeos’s recommendation for top pick for this headphone and got the elite hybrids and they completely neutered the sound. No added bass (in fact there was FAR less than the stock pad), and everything else was extremely airy and weak. They might’ve added some comfort and sound isolation but nothing more than that. So I got these beauties after I returned the hybrids and oh BOY did they ever do the trick! And at half the price?! Come on! Immediately I noticed they had superior comfort and sound isolation compared to the hybrids, as well as the stock pads. I listened through a few tracks to let the memory foam.. memory.. and all I could think about was “HOLY CRAP! where did all this bass and soundstage come from??”. They only get better as the pads warm up and conform to your skull. The choice leather dekoni designed, is on another level compared to anything I’ve tried. It’s so incredibly soft and doesn’t get warm (in my experience). -The sound isolation is on point -so is the comfort -so is the detail -excellent bass and sub bass (better than stock) -as Zeos says “Huuuge HUUUUUGE soundstage “ I couldn’t be happier with these. I’m hearing stuff in the headphones I’ve never heard before with the velour pads. They completely transformed them into something I love. Zeos was right and now you can be sure they’ll work for pretty much any of the dt770 variants.

I purchased the elite velour pads, they're quite comfortable and I expect them to remain that way for longer than the suede ones would. These pads are pretty thick so your ear isn't touching the inside of the headphone which is nice. I'm not so sure about the sound yet, these really are nice for taming the infamous treble spike these headphones have. They also definitely add a certain amount of bass which is fine. My issue is they seem to be soaking up a decent amount of the mids. I've tried eq'ing this issue with not a lot of success so far. Edit: Yeah, I'm going to have to return these. I've spent the better part of a week trying to EQ them right and they just add way too much space between the ear and the driver. Sounds like your music is being played through a tube. Not for me.

Definitely thicker. The increased distance from the drivers to your ear does change the sound profile slightly. If I press the sides against my ears, it sounds a lot like with the original dt770 pads. Albeit it's a barely noticable difference. The foam inside is very soft and comfortable. I can't tell to what extent the "cooling gel" stuff does. Though I can say for sure that it WILL get warm if you wear it for long enough, just like any other material. EDIT: The leather is peeling after one year.

Quality was great, but I didn't like the sound it produced with the DT 177x Go.

I have been using these Dekoni headphone pads for two years now. While the comfort they provide is outstanding, the durability of the leatherette material leaves much to be desired for the price. I am rating them 3 out of 5 stars. The Good (The Comfort): Massive Upgrade: The moment I installed them, my listening sessions became so much better. The comfort level is top-tier. Premium Foam: The memory foam inside is incredibly pleasant. Even during hot summer days, my ears didn't sweat much. Great Feel: The faux leather feels amazing and very soft against the skin of your head and ears. The Bad (The Durability): Peeling Material: Given the high price, I expected them to last longer. By the end of the first year, the leatherette started to crack and fall apart. Now, in my second year of use, they are flaking so badly that I had to put protective covers over them just to keep using them. Verdict: If you are buying these strictly for premium comfort and better heat management, they are fantastic. However, be prepared that the outer material might not last more than a year of daily use.

Brauchte neue Earpads, anstatt die originalen zu kaufen dachte ich an ein Upgrade. Es gibt Genug Websites die den Frequency response Graphen zeigen was für ein Unterschied diese Earpads bewirken. Komfort ist wirklich gut, vllt sogar besser als die originalen. Wird auf den DT 1990 genutzt bei mir, passen aber auch auf die komplette DT und T Reihe von Beyerdynamic. Meine Meinung zum Sound nach meinem Gehör: Wer den Beyerpeak mag wird den vermissen, der wird mit den Dekoni Pads etwas runter geregelt und ein Stück richtung 10 Khz verschoben. Nichts was man mit nem EQ nicht ändern kann. Subbass ist präsenter, mit den Pads gehen die DT's nochmal deutlich weiter runter und bleiben weiterhin klar. Ich bin kein Experte, aber diese Pads bieten noch mehr and Klang was ich nicht beschreiben kann LOL Außerdem gingen die Earpads unfassbar easy auf die Kopfhörer drauf. Klare Kaufempfehlung, keine Frage.

Super comodos, no se calientan para nada, el material es un poco mas rasposo de lo que esperaba pero no molesta y el sonido es mucho mas balanceado al menos en los 177X, lo que si es que se pierde algo de aislamiento, pero igual es mejor que unos abiertos.