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BenneMus
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Hey audiophiles and others :D I am currently using the Shure SRH 440, and they are a great pair of headphones, but the earcups are a bit too small and sometimes squish my ear and that sucks.

 

I am looking for some big cups, comfy, cloth/velur over leather imho. and also memory foam is kinda a must :D

 

 

 

If you suggest some higher impedance headphones please also suggest a dac or what ever else I need to get it running. I am very new to audio but I trust in the internet! :D

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Sennheiser HD650 and a O2 amd & Dac combo

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Hifiman He-400 and o2 amp/dac combo(you dont really need amp for these)

because planar/ortho eats dynamics for breakfast.

yeah

thats what i think.

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srh840 pads?

That'd add comfort and be extremely cheap.

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srh840 pads?

That'd add comfort and be extremely cheap.

They look like the same pads as 440

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They look like the same pads as 440

They're not the same though, they get recommended on the audio-subforum all the time to be purchased with the srh440, because of the increased comfort and a small change in the sound(I've heard better bass)

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-HPAEC840-Replacement-Cushions-Headphones/dp/B002Z9JWZS

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-HPAEC440-Replacement-Cushions-Headphones/dp/B002Z9JWZI

though they do look exactly alike in amazon.

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They're not the same though, they get recommended on the audio-subforum all the time to be purchased with the srh440, because of the increased comfort and a small change in the sound(I've heard better bass)

Thanks! I'll look into that!

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They're not the same though, they get recommended on the audio-subforum all the time to be purchased with the srh440, because of the increased comfort and a small change in the sound(I've heard better bass)

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-HPAEC840-Replacement-Cushions-Headphones/dp/B002Z9JWZS

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-HPAEC440-Replacement-Cushions-Headphones/dp/B002Z9JWZI

Do you have a europe/uk site? I can't buy from american amazon

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Do you have a europe/uk site? I can't buy from american amazon

Sure, but where eaxctly in Europe if I might ask?

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Sure, but where eaxctly in Europe if I might ask?

Denmark

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Also, do you think the 1440 or 940 ones would fit on the 440? Because they look really comfy! 

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Denmark

http://www.thomann.de/dk/shure_hpaec840_ear_pads.htm

Does the price look ok? Knowing Swedish didn't help me in finding a Danish price comparison site, but they did have ok prices and shipping rates to Finland.

And no I unfortunately do not know if they fit. But the 840 pads are a perfect fit.

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http://www.thomann.de/dk/shure_hpaec840_ear_pads.htm

Does the price look ok? Knowing Swedish didn't help me in finding a Danish price comparison site, but they did have ok prices and shipping rates to Finland.

And no I unfortunately do not know if they fit. But the 840 pads are a perfect fit.

Thanks!

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Also, do you think the 1440 or 940 ones would fit on the 440? Because they look really comfy!

All the pans are swappable, so if you wanted to go all put the 1540 pads are re best, though they may not be available to European markets yet.
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All the pans are swappable, so if you wanted to go all put the 1540 pads are re best, though they may not be available to European markets yet.

Thomann seems to sell the 1840 pads? Are those interchangeable?

And because it's a bigger number it also must better...

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Thomann seems to sell the 1840 pads? Are those interchangeable?

And because it's a bigger number it also must better...

The 1440 and 1840 use the sane pads and the 1540s use a different pad Made of alcantera while the former use velour
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The 1440 and 1840 use the sane pads and the 1540s use a different pad Made of alcantera while the former use velour

Ooh, fake suede, that's pretty neat.

Thanks for the info.

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Ooh, fake suede, that's pretty neat.

Thanks for the info.

Super nice though, I strap my spare set to everything I can.
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Super nice though, I strap my spare set to everything I can.

So I am able to use the 1840 pads on the 440's right? :D

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So, Alcantera is actually a company with "unique and proprietary" technology that makes the suede-like product. Their website is weird: http://www.alcantara.com/#/en/home

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So, Alcantera is actually a company with "unique and proprietary" technology that makes the suede-like product. Their website is weird: http://www.alcantara.com/#/en/home

You can find their product on Sennheiser Momentum on-ear headphones. Pretty much every reviewer I've seen has commented on their softness and comfort.

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