JDS Labs Atom + stack and pad swapped to Aliexpress pleather + suede pads. Sounds great, and no more squeaking against glasses.
I also used some 205G0 lube on the metal arm that retract into the headband to reduce creaking and to improve the smoothness of the height adjustment system.
Side note: I found that most of the cheap aftermarket pads don't clip into the headphone as strongly as the OEM pads. I still need to try Dekoni pads to see if they are worth it.
Using mine with a dragonfly cobalt. Coming from momentum 2 over-ears and loving every second. Next step will probably be the cable as I had good experience with an aftermarket cable for my momentums.
Topping D10s, Schiit Magni 3+, and Dekoni Nuggets 4 of em lining the headband lol. About to order some new pads. Also, the xs is amazingly comfy while wearing a beanie, more bass too.
Mostly use them w a RU6, Loki & ifi Zen Can but sometimes I use a Piety to switch it up. Not sure why but I havent tried them on main rig yet, Bifrost 2, Lokius & ifi Pro Signature
HeadphoneSmile t1_ja4jm3b wrote
Topping D30 Pro DAC, Topping A30 Pro amp, Tripowin GranVia XLR cable. I'm more than happy with this setup,.