Hi guys I've been using be2 hybrid pads on an aeolus and I love what they do to the sound. But I prefer the feel of lambskin against my skin. Since the hybrid already has the inside as majority lambskin, what would be the sonic changes? I looked everywhere on Google but couldn't find a damn thing talking about these pads. Thanks!
What a wonderfully pleasent headphone, their midrange timbre is delicious.
I've tried universe suede which I disliked, Universe lambskin which was what I was using for a while, and the Be2 hybrids (my fav) They seems to make vocals sound a bit more forward and sweet, dynamics seems more powerful and treble is much cleaner and lacks sibilance compared to universe lambskin. Any other pads for the aeolus that push the vocals forward? Verite pads maybe?
I've had the ZMF Auteur og for a couple months at this point. I decided to go with the auteur mostly because it seemed like the safest option and if I wanted different, I could use it as a reference since it's so neutral. Well after messing with 3 different damping meshes, 3 different pairs of pads and a good amount of listening, I know what I want. Let me preface by saying I listen to a lot of extreme music consisting of blackened death metal and industrial rock. My source is a bryston bcd 1 cd player going through a bottlehead mainline. At first I listened with the stock pads but thought they were a bit fatiguing so I put on the eikon perforated lambskin ones. I enjoyed the sound of those more, as they were a bit warmer and easier to listen to. but the bass was too much and the soundstage became really in my face so it was the same amount of fatigue, really. I tried the suede eikon pads and didn't really like the sound of those, sounded over damped. Basically what I want going forward is a really smooth and warm sound without the awful soundstage of the eikon pads. Looking around the other (cheaper) zmf options, I think aeolus would be a much better fit for my tastes and system. Don't get me wrong, the auteur was absolutely amazing for my classical and orchestral but I really liked the sound of the eikon pads' tuning and the lack of fatigue when I tried to ignore the claustrophobic space. Do you guys think aeolus would be a better fit? I am in need of wisdom. thanks!
My auteur pads are very worn; they are crumbling and falling apart as we speak. when will the pads be up for sale again!?