Hi Guys, I am seriously considering buying these headphones. Can anyone tell me: are the earpads made of genuine leather? Or are they synthetic?
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The ear pads are a memory foam covered with a protein leather. Protein leather is high quality synthetic leather that's pretty close to the real deal. It's said to be more durable and easier to clean. These phones are very comfortable.
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I just checked my pair. (ignoring what the manufacturer might say) Feels, looks like very soft leather. If it is synthetic, you won't know the difference. It's that good. But my money goes down on leather. I think you'll like these cans...they really do well with little power and crappy sources. Alchemy I tell you.
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They may be some really high grade synthetic leather. Its hard to tell but the sound and comfort of these headphones are amazing. I can literally listen to them all day.
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I am now on my second pair of these headphones. I take pretty good care of mine and they will last me YEARS (I'd have to estimate at least 5 yrs of use before I purchased a new pair) . For sure worth the money. I adore these headphones. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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The question was whether the pads were upholstered in velour or 'pleather'... well, I'm a guy and so I had to go to Wikipedia to find out what velour is, and it is a fabric, but, no, the Headphones are done in this nice stuff that looks like leather, but doesn't stink when you get it wet... probably 'pleather'. Enjoy... those things are still going strong.
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When I bought them 2 years ago the box stated "Made in Germany" but that could mean a number of things. Designed? Assembled? Packaged? where are the small parts made? Check this site. I don't know if its truthful but it seems to be ok http://www.productfrom.com/company/81/143/0,0,0/1/ Also I can add that after two years they are still in good condition after daily use for video games. Have not broken. Have not stretched too much on my big head. The around the ear pads did not lose the softness despite my sweating around them.
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It's been years since I had this headphone but I believe it's pleather as far as I can remember. I think it is because normally when you enter the higher end of the audiophile headphones your treated with the luxury of real leather as opposed to the entry level. Maybe 60-70% of it is leather and the rest plastic, but still very comfortable though.
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Very similar to the stock earpads. Appears to be leather-like (not vinyl) material over foam padding.
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Same, had them since about October 2013, use them daily and stuff them in a backpack, no wear to speak of. They're built like a tank and for not being real leather (although the head band is) they are excellent. Idk about other/replacement ones though, but so far don't need to either. Great cans.
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Do you still need this info? I just read this question I apologize for the delay. I had a bad experience with purchasing these ear buds. I definitely think some of these sellers are shady. I ended up going to best buy after the beats fell apart a month of having them.they would not refund or send a replacement pair.
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I contact Klipsch support since the seams on my M40 ear pads had seperated within the 2-year warranty. I was told they no longer have ear pads since the headphones are discontinued. That is certainly a poor excuse given that they are within warranty. I certainly won't be making any future purchases from Klipsch based on this poor after sales support. Perhaps a different brand of headphones has a comparable sized replacement ear pad that will fit these? Has anyone found such a match? Considering the cost I'm not ready to throw them away.
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I have been using a pair of these headphones for several years. They continue to work great, but the cushions are beginning to peal off of the earpieces. I did not think of looking for replacements for the cushions to replace them. Instead I bought a new set of headphones. But I would like to try to repair the old ones to save some cash for next time. Will you share where you purchased the replacement cushions? I have used my headphones with several different mp3 players but none of them were ipods.
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I found some on e-bay - look for something like 68mm-70mm 2"3/4 headphone EAR Cups pad earpads foam(mine came from Hong Kong!)Also Sony say in the UK a company called Seeme stock replacements call 0870 8508501
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Ah, I see. Thank you. I did buy the e2cs, and unfortunately I cannot get any of the pads to fit my ears, so any idea what prices run on the ear molds and where I can get them??Thanks!
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Got them during summer of 1998 or 1999. They have probably about 500-1000 hours of use. They outlasted the Headroom headphone amplifier I bought them with. I still use them a couple times per week and the sound quality doesn't seem lacking. I'm only here shopping for replacement earpads and was surprised to see this model is still in production.
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I just spoke to a Sennheiser rep yesterday regarding replacement pads. He told me they would be $13 (pads/shipping). I told him I'd just buy another pair since I bought mine through Amazon for $26.74.
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I just put on a set of EDT250V pads, they do fit. However, the sound is slightly altered. It is slightly more scooped (more mid-range absorbed by the Beyerdynamic pads). Anyone try something different? I want a pad that gives a little more room and comfort so my ears don't touch the harder plastic.
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I can't find any info or pics of these headphones. Is the model number CD450 or MDR-CD450? If you will send me several pics of the original pads and the headphones from different angles, I should should be able to tell you. My email is: zerosava@gmail.com
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It is a little hard to tell by the picture but it has really nice foam filled neoprene inserts which feel like memory foam on your head and the headphone drivers itself are made of higher quality foam so they are quite comfortable. It's bot that cheap foam ears that tend to get itchy after listening for extended periods of time. I hope this answers your question :)