Bought the VelPads after cskippy's recommendation and installed them right away. I'm in love. Now I need to get a XLR cable. Stock cable is microphonic and only SE. Great shape overall. Really a steal.
HE-500 with the VelPads or Focus-A pads (depending on chain / source material / preferences) is legitimately one of the best headphones i've heard overall. Works best with a chain that gives it some oomph and eases the 10khz peak, but they play pretty well with most gears. IMO if you can get over some of the comfort/usage qualms (which i was able to achieve through mods), it's still one of the best.
Interesting. Can you elaborate on what the Focus A pads change vs the VelPads? I notice the 10Khz too.
Right now I like them more than the LCD-2C+Reveal, especially since the mids are not hazy like the Audeze.
The Velpads/Focus-A sound to me pretty much like the measurements would indicate. Focus-A is hazier and more laid back; VelPad is more clear sounding, larger soundstage, bit more punch. Both good in different ways IMO.
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