Terminologies
To avoid confusion, here’s a brief glossary for the names that are used for the ear pads.
1688 = the ear pads are sourced from 1688.com (Chinese version of Alibaba)
1688 hybrid solid pads/hybrid pads = Earpads Experts Store ATH A900x Velvet Leather pads
Taobao = the Chinese online shopping platform
Aliexpress = the retail version of Alibaba
JZ = Jingzhi Ear Muff store (Aliexpress, Taobao, 1688)
PEPS = Professional Ear Pads Store (Aliexpress)
ECOS = Ear Covers Official Store (Aliexpress)
AHG Denon pads = Accessory House Denon pads = Aliexpress ‘LR printed letter’ pads
Aide cooling gel pads for Sennheiser HD6 series = Soulwit version of the same ear pad
Taobao/1688 Audio Technica ATH-AD/ADX series ear pads can be ordered here.
Cooling gel ear pads for Hifiman HE-series, Sundara etc. can be ordered here.
Naming system for ZMF pads – for example, AUHS stands for Autuer Hybrid Solid
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Use Squiglink for comparing pad-rolling measurements
You can now find pad-rolling measurements on Squiglink. Headphone model names are followed by an asterisk* if there are other pad options measured.
Now I measure multiple pads on any headphone unless it’s not available or when the pads are glued-on.
Launch Squiglink by clicking this link or the image above.
