Dekoni Audio Elite Hybrid

So far so good! installation was a bit annoying but I didn't take the time to use a hairdryer to loosen up the elastic. It wasn't superbly difficult but I could see how it would get frustrating as it seems like whenever you get one spot on the last undoes itself. I did get them on at a point, and once I did I noticed quite a sound quality change from my DT 770 80Ohm editions. There is definitely a change in audio quality from the stock velour pads to the Choice Leathers, and it is one that makes these headphones significantly more enjoyable. The first track I tried was the Ursula's Cartridges' remix of Climbing the Corporate Ladder, and right away there was significantly more impact in the low end, which is usually a lot lighter on Ursula's tracks. Soundstage also has opened up in a surprising way, directionally I can sense things a better, more reminiscent of an open back headphone, however you will still know these are closed. Higher frequencies are less piercing and stab your ears a lot less. The next track I listened to was 思い出, by t e l e p a t h. This track seldom is flattered by headphones, and I thought it sounded meh on the dt770 stock pads, however the track really opened up and sounded quite pleasing on these. Seems to grant slightly more clarity as well as the other benefits that this has. The third track that I listened to was Happy Cycling by Boards of Canada, and right away there is significantly more detail on the low end bass drum strike at the start of each measure. So much detail I can easily hear the grit on the strike of it. The song also feels to me like its presenting faster and tighter than it has before, very pleasing!I got these because I use my DT770's as my communication headphones as well as casual music listening. The outer noise attenuation is one of my priorities when I was considering a pad swap, and these seem to be a step-up in that department as well.Comfort is higher, I really liked the velour as it was very soft with the slightly intense clamp force of the dt770s, the leather seems a bit more firm and I don't quite like it. As the memory foam ages I am sure it will start to have more give, and as the headphones age I am sure they will also become more comfortable.After a few days of heavy use, I have determined that these pads are indeed quite nice. They make these headphones sound more full, with much more pleasing response and resolve. I have one slight complaint, as the sleeving that the cups use to hold onto the cans can be quite flimsy, and you may lose the earpad from time to time.All in all, I would absolutely recommend these to anyone wanting to take their DT770 pros to the next level. When comparing them to my HE-560 V4s I think they're a phenomenal challenger in the race that is "which my favorite pair of headphones."

These are great replacement pads for the DT770, DT880, DT990, Custom One Pro, and any similar sized pair of headphones. The leather is soft and feels great against the skin. Though the price isn't cheap, these pads are made well, and extremely comfortable. Best of all, they improved the sound of my DT770.InstallationThese particular Dekoni Elite Lambskin pads fit the Beyerdynamic DT series as well as the Custom One Pro. I have both the DT770 32 Ohm and the Custom One Pro headphones - these pads fit easily over them. In fact, they are much easier to get into place than the pads that come with the headphones. Like the stock pads, these pads have a lip around them that fit over the outside edge of the headphone cups. But unlike the stock pads, the lip on these is larger and easier to pull around the earcups than the stock pads. So as a result, installing these onto the headphones takes a lot less time and effort.ComfortOf course the most important aspect of any pair pads is comfort. I've had these Dekoni Elite pads on for hours without any issues of soreness or pressure. As far as heat goes - my ears do get a little hot I will admit - but not anymore than they did with the stock pads - and even that wasn't much. Also, since these are leather - they do not "absorb" sweat or moisture like fabric pads do. The pads fit around my ears, and not on them (like the stock pads). So my ears are never sore from any pressure the pads apply. Lastly, the memory foam is very soft and comfortable. They are like big pillows around my ears. These pads are definitely a step-up from the stock pads in every way.SoundThe bass response improves with these pads on - probably because they insulate better than the stock pads. In the case of the Custom One Pro, the bass becomes slightly more boomy. While this was initially impressive; I didn't keep the pads on the Custom One Pros for long. Those headphones are already bass-heavy - no need to add more. When these pads were installed on the DT770, the bass response is improved, and the treble was slightly rolled off. This is actually what I wanted - because I felt that the DT770 lacked a bit of bass to begin with, and the treble could sometimes be a bit harsh (a well-known attribute of the DT770). So for me, the DT770's sound improved enough that I would call this a worthwhile purchase. (I will admit that I still run my DT770 through a headphone amp and DAC to further imrpove the sound.)ConclusionIf you have a DT770 (or any headphone that fits), and you want to improve the bass response - get these Dekoni Elite Lambskin pads. They are easy to install, feel great, and the materials are top notch. They are also much easier to install than the stock pads - and will likely last longer.

Perfect headphone earpads. I used them to tune my Beyerdynamic Amiron wireless headphones, and they literally transform their sound, pushing the Beyers in a different dimension. With the original earpads, the Amiron sound pretty good, but lack bass. I tried the Dekoni Hybrid, fenestraed sheepskin, and sheepskin. In the end, I settled for the sheepskin version; the other two added too much sibilance to the sound, while the sheepskin do everything right. They are a must to bring the Amiron to the performance level they are capable of, and also add a new level of comfort.

I purchased a second set of AKG K240 headphones after giving my last pair to my son.I have never thought the pads that come with the AKG K240 were very comfortable, so once again, I purchased a replacement set of earpads. Last time, I bought velour earpads directly from AKG.I came across these Dekoni Audio Elite Hybrid Earpads and it seemed to be the perfect balance of velour against the ear for comfort and higher quality real leather for sound and less peeling of the material.As the description states, the Beyerdynamic DT Series version does fit the AKG K240s perfectly.I do find them to be the most comfortable earpads I have ever tried.I do not find that they improve the sound quality. In fact the bass seems just a bit more muddy than before, but unless I focus on it, I do not really care. I do care about the comfort 1,000x times more.Since I purchased this headset for 50% off, I actually paid more for the earpads than I did for a set of highly respected headphones. But that is probably why the ones that came with the AKGs are so uncomfortable... AKG is prioritizing sound and cost over comfort and long term wear.