And here's the equalization. It's a bit different from previous Jergpads. The bass is definitely less distorted, the best of the all, but slightly quieter. I suppose the rubber holds the pads better and creates a slightly higher seal giving more damping. I've also tightened the cup regulation nuts that were a bit too loose.
Despite this, or because of it, the balance is definitely very bright. Perhaps I should reattach the dust screen to slightly tame the treble.
Extension with the eq is 17Hz - 20kHz, notably better than with previous version.

The result without equalization sounds "electric", perhaps slightly metallic, very refined, more so than the previous pads. Not nasal in the slightest. Kind of reminds me of a much more extended and impactful version of Brainwavz B2 IEM. Bit laid back (mids?) despite the brightness, with notable V shape. More likable than either the stock velours, stock pleathers, T70 velours or previous version of Jergpads with its nasality.

In this configuration, they easily beat Paradox if equalized. Unequalized, they're not smooth enough in the frequency response and present a "wall" flattened soundstage.

Of course I did. The previous pads didn't have it either. That thing eats a bit of refinement, but indeed it does make the sound bit less bright - unfortunately not in the right range. It damages highest end air by some 6 dB or more.

I'm considering some other option that's much less dense than the original dust filter as well as modification of the back grille. (but I will keep the back dust screen)
The front is protected when the headphones are not in use.