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RE: memory foam headphones

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In Reply to: RE: Credible measurement for memory foam headphones? posted by dave789 on June 16, 2014 at 23:11:30

While anecdotal evidence based upon actual experience might provide us with some clues, without scientific testing it would be impossible to answer your question with certainty. We know that the integrity of the "seal" provided by headphone earpads is important in at least two ways. First, a good earpad seal ensures the best possible bass response. Second, a good earpad seal ensures the best possible noise isolation with closed back headphones.
Because memory foam earpads adjust or mold themselves to the contours of an individual's anatomy in response to both pressure and body heat, they might potentially provide a better seal than other types of foam earpads. On a cold dummy head, memory foam earpads may not seal that much better than other types of foam earpads and any measurements taken might reflect this. On a warm human head, I would expect both bass performance and noise isolation to improve (rather then deteriorate) because of memory foams ability to "seal".
That said, I doubt that anyone knows for sure...
More and more, headphone manufacturers are including different types of earpads with their headphones so that individuals can choose the type that fits, feels, and sounds the best. Measurements be damned, choose the earpads that work best for you.

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