And it's certainly steep in light of the total cost of the headphones themselves. I find the headphones already comfortable. Not maximally comfortable.  Perhaps the deeper pads would more closely approach the maximum. Let's see what happens. 

Now that you mention it, I suppose it's a little steep. I guess I wasn't phased because I've paid more than that for pads in the past. We'll see. I'm probably willing to pay if they're built partially to spec but with some added depth. The OEM pads you mention: They would be the same as the pads...

Well, I heard back from them a few days ago, but so far no information regarding ordering. They told me that there could be a minute difference in fitment between the 1R and 1A pads and that I should send them measurements in accordance with their guidelines. The guidelines are contained in a...

 

Sure thing. I'll post the procedure when I hear back from them. 

Their website is very confusing. Or, I should say that it's confusing there's neither a way to place an order on their website nor a prompt to contact them via email to place an order. I've emailed them about placing an order. If, as you say, the 1R's pads fit the 1A, these should be excellent...

I searched the thread and nothing came up. I thought I'd ask anyway. Does anyone have experience with the Vesper Audio pads? They make a pair of custom pads for the MDR-1R that look nice:   http://vesperaudio.com/earpads?brand=42.   Of course, I don't know whether MDR-1R pads fit on the...

That's too bad! I'd love to give them a listen with the Beyer pads. While I worry that my issue with the headphone could be with its fundamental signature, I'd still love to see how much that signature is changed by padrolling and...   ...by burn in. I'm relatively sure the headphones I...

I'll see if I can work out a listen with the Beyer pads.

Sorry, I should have been clearer. I'm familiar with soundstage depth. I meant that sometimes the whole image appeared to be coming from behind my head, or that some sounds appeared to come from behind my head in an unnatural way. In other words, the 7520 seemed to image weirdly to me.    I...

Sounds like you have it figured out.

Audeze is hardly "some upstart 'audiophile' company".

Had a chance to audition the MDR-7520. Alas, I don't think it's the headphone for me.   I can see why people like these headphones. The bass response is strong. The signature is unique. There's good separation. It's a fast-sounding headphone. I'm not sure how I feel about the imaging: It seems...

I think it was mentioned earlier in the thread that the velour pads tightened the bass response and perhaps smoothed out some treble irregularities. Is this right? I guess there's also a boost in comfort. Has anyone done some measurements with these pads?

You make a strong case. I'll keep my eye out for a used pair on the forums here. If I manage to sell my listed equipment, I'll probably just spring for a new one. Being less bright than a beyer can -- at least, less bright than the T90 -- is necessary. I tend to be sensitive to an excessively...