{"product_id":"dekoni-earpads-akg-k701-k702-k518-k7xx","title":"Dekoni Earpads for AKG K701 \/ K702 \/ K518 \/ K7XX Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AKG K701, K702, K712, K7XX (the Drop collaboration), and K518 share a common ear cup geometry — one of the more familiar platforms in open-back headphone history. The K701 and K702 have defined reference-monitor sound for decades: wide soundstage, detailed high end, and a bass response that some find lean and others find accurate. The K7XX is the same platform tuned with more low-end weight. All share the same Dekoni pad options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Velour:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-grade velour, memory foam fill. The acoustically neutral choice for this platform. The K701's wide, airy character depends partly on velour-style pads; replacing worn stock velour with a higher-grade version preserves the tuning while improving durability. Better pressure distribution as well -- the K701's clamping force is not light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Sheepskin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real sheepskin, solid face. The K701's lean low end gets noticeably warmer with sheepskin sealing the cup. Some listeners consider this an improvement; those who chose the K701 for its analytical character may not. The K7XX, which already has more bass weight, takes sheepskin less well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Fenestrated Sheepskin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perforated sheepskin. A reasonable compromise for the K701 specifically: leather construction and some low-end reinforcement without fully sealing the cup and losing the open character. For listeners who want more warmth but less than solid sheepskin provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Hybrid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velour face, leather surrounds. Acoustic character close to velour with better thermal management. The K701 series can run warm during long listening sessions; hybrid pads address this without tuning compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop-in fit. Genuine Dekoni pads, stocked and sold by Arachne Audio in Tallinn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dekoni Audio","offers":[{"title":"Elite Velour","offer_id":58611749159237,"sku":"EPZ-K701-ELVL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elite Sheepskin","offer_id":58611749192005,"sku":"EPZ-K701-SK","price":84.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elite Fenestrated Sheepskin","offer_id":58611749224773,"sku":"EPZ-K701-FNSK","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elite Hybrid","offer_id":58611749257541,"sku":"EPZ-K701-HYB","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3594\/2657\/files\/EPZ-K701-ELVLPad_155-scaled.jpg?v=1784408060","url":"https:\/\/arachne.audio\/products\/dekoni-earpads-akg-k701-k702-k518-k7xx","provider":"Arachne Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}