EARPAD ROLLING
Dekoni Just had a B-stock sale for Beyerdynamic DT pads, which fit the Zeus, so I purchased three pairs, so that I could experiment with pad rolling them. I got the CHOICE LEATHER (Boomy/bloated bass that overwhelms the mids and highs [EWW]), ELITE HYBRID (nice tight, boosted bass with improved clarity over stock pads [Bass Head]), and the ELITE FENESTRATED (reduced mid and upper bass, but tighter, with airier treble and wider soundstage [Neutral/Balanced]). All three Dekoni pads removed the mids veil, pulling the sing closer to you, but reveling details that were previously hidden, with the stock pads. This same tuning effect can also be achieved with the stock pads, using Resolves’ EQ settings that he provides. The stock pads are more comfortable than the Dekoni pads, but that isn’t to say that the Dekoni pads are uncomfortable, it’s just that the stock pads are that comfortable.
found this on a yt comment and also something similar on a review comment
i think in a case of this the hd zeus can be better and with a better “headband” and with the new pads it wont be as comfy but sound what we all expected from it to sound but i have not tried them ever also its 70 bucks for a pair so we may need to get it on sale or used or find any other places to get a good alternative for a lower price.
I had the same issue. The problem was that I actually had the headband extended farther than I actually needed it. Try tightening the headband a bit, it puts too much pressure on the sides of your head if you extend it too far.
Damn, the original pads are leaking ink like crazy. I have nasty stains on the cable and on the surface of my wooden desk. I left the pads for 5 hours on a blank paper with a small book on top. The result is scary. So i changed the pads and have the brainwavz xl pads on the zeus now. Additionaly i ordered a pair of beyerdynamic dt 880 velours pads.
So take care of bright surfaces, if you own the zeus
Yeah, i don’t want to have too much skin contact with this kind of stuff. I have now the DT 990 velours pads with the amiron home foam discs by beyerdynamic. I like the silver similarities of the cups and pads. Looks pretty nice and is very comfy
I just ordered the same pads, really like the looks.
I also noticed the stain where I would put down the Zeus, and it stained my glasses temples… At first I wasn’t sure which headphone that was, but now I know for sure.
Shame that such a good headphone has that kind of issue, but at least it is easily solvable.
Has anyone had the chance to try any of the zmf pad options on the Zeus? Looks like they won’t restock pads for a while based off a conversation I had with one of the customer support people.
