Strauss & Wagner has released new accessories for everyone’s favorite headphones: earpads! They have variations for a lot of different headphone brands, but today we’ll focus on just the variations for the HD 600 series. With three different variations, there are a lot of ways you can mix and match the style with comfort. How do these earpads compare to the stock ones from Sennheiser? We’ll dive into all the details in this review below.
Look & Feel
For starters, we have a to take a look at all the different variations there are. There are three different materials that Strauss & Wagner lets you choose from with this earpad upgrade. You have options of flannel, lambskin, and protein leather. The stock earpads on the HD 60 series are most similar to the flannel material, so you won’t have to worry about having to say goodbye to the original. The lambskin
Compatible With…
Sennheiser makes sure that their HD 600 series has a lot of compatible parts to make finding replacement pieces easy for all customers. The earpads are pretty much universal, and they are also compatible with some other headphones from other series. You’ll see these Strauss & Wagner earpads fit on the following models:
- HD 600, HD 650, HD 660 S2
- HD 6XX, HD 58X
- HD 580, HD 565, HD 545, HD 535
Sound Quality
The big question is: does changing the earpads on your headphone also change the sound profile? The short answer is yes: certain materials and the shape of the earpads can change how the sound travels to you. Being that these replacement pads are pretty close to the original shape of the stock pads, there isn’t too much sonic change from one earpad to the next. The flannel earpad sounded nearly identical to the original earpad sound, which is great for people looking for an exact replica of what they had.
If you want something a little different and will give your headphones a bit warmer of a profile, the lambskin is a great option for that. The sound change wasn’t crazy or jarring; instead, the change showed itself through a softer treble and a faster bass response. The signature gets a little more body and depth, which is nice to see in an already treble-forward Sennheiser headphone. The protein leather was another good choice for a bit of a different sound, this time bringing better balance with an added sense of depth. You still get all the good detail in each set of earpads, so you don’t have to worry about compromising comfort for precision in any of your listening.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, any of these replacement earpads are going to be a good fit for your Sennheiser headphones. Whether you’re looking for an exact match in material and fit, or for something new to get away from the stock feel, there is an earpad replacement that will be right for you. As a way to upgrade your audio experience and keep your headphones alive for longer, getting replacement pads from Strauss & Wagner is a great, affordable solution.
You can find the Strauss & Wagner HD 600 series earpads at Audio46.
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