🔷 Fostex TR-X00 Ebony

[PapaEmeritus]

@pixelnull

The thread search here needs work Sorry if this is covered somewhere.

What are good, comfy, and tone neutral-ish pads to put on these that fit with little effort? The stock pads aren’t great. I’d prefer a memory foam, but don’t require it. I prefer real leathers, but proteins would be ok if they are on the cheaper (<$30) end. Anything more then that I’d want a more durable material.

Also does it lack clamp or it is my head is small? Also, will thicker pads help the clamp. I imagine it would.

Everything you ever wanted to know about modding the TR-X00…

TH-X00/TR-X00/E-MU Teak/Denon biodynamic general discussion

It looks like that $100 off sale price is to move through inventory: I would have recommended the Ebony if they were still available in the USA because I own and enjoy them quite a bit. At one time I was also considering the Mahogany as well, but I was able to pick up E-Mu Teaks. It’s a shame they won’t be selling these any longer as I think they are really good headphones for the price.

If you want to ask me anything personally since I have a lot of experience modding the TR-X00, I’d be happy to help.

As for pads, you’ll find a LOT of info in that thread and a lot of opinions. I’ll give you this rule. Don’t even think about anything perforated or anything that “breathes”. Pads aren’t all about comfort on the TR-X00. The stock pads are designed very specifically for a tuning reason. If you go with anything that is going to clear the path from the driver to your ear, get ready for a treble blast. You have to do a lot of work to the headphone to get pads actually (over ear) and not destroying the tonality. It is possible, and you might even end up with something better than stock.

@pixelnull

Love the user name btw. I’m not huge on Ghost, but I do love a few of their songs. I like the aesthetic more.

Congrats! Somebody figured it out!