Is it normal for the pads to be adhered to the cups? I just recieved a used pair and was looking to swap the pads with my HD-414 pads from my old SR-225's There seems to be some sort of adhesive attaching the pads to the wood cups. Is this a mod perhaps from the previous owner, an age...

I contacted Shure to see if there is a slightly larger foam insert than the 'one size fits all' universal. The medium soft silicone inserts fit and seal very well, however I find that with the foam, the comfort and even the sonic quality is much more pleasant. Unfortunately for me, the foams...