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Velor Replacement Ear Pads for HyperX Cloud & Alpha, ATH M50X, Steelseries Arctis, Logitech G Pro & More Headphones, Soft Velour, Memory Foam & Long Lasting Earpads by Brainwavz - Black
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Color | Black |
Brand | BRAINWAVZ |
Material | Memory Foam |
Compatible Devices | Headphones |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.5 x 3.7 x 2 inches |
About this item
- Replacement earpads made with made with high quality memory foam.
- EAR PAD REPLACEMENTS FOR OVAL HEADPHONES: Our state-of-the-art replacement ear pads are designed for comfort, suitable for ATH M50, M50x and Brainwavz HM5 and many other oval headphones. See below for list of compatible models and dimensions of earpads.
- THE BEST SOUND INSULATING EAR COVERS: Constructed of superior grade memory foam, this ear pad set insulates your ears with a perfect fit so nothing but the purest sound reaches your ear. Out performs your standard earpads and other competitor brand replacements.
- COMFORTABLE ON-EAR PLACEMENT: Relax in comfort with Brainwavz replacement ear cushions. They fit comfortably on your ear without distorting sound. Savor the notes with clarity and comfort.
- SUITABLE FOR BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Audio Technica ATH M50, ATH-M50x, ATH-M30x, MSR7NC, ATH-A900X, ATH-AD900X, ATH-900, ATH-M40x, ATH-R70x, BPSH1, ATH-M40FS, ATH-PRO700, ATH-AD700x. AKG K551, K553. Shure SRH 440, SRH-840. Takstar HI 2050, Pro 80. Ultrasone HF 580. Sony MDR-ZX770BN, MDRRF985RK, MDR-V700, V900, MDR-1A, MDR-RF6500. Fostex T50RP T50, th-x00, T40rp, 20RP MK3. Monoprice 8323
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Product Description
Example : Earpads fitted to Audio Technica ATH-M50x
Replacement or Upgrade
Ideal replacement for old and worn out pads, or as an upgrade to stock pads. The perfect choice to bring you old headphones back to life.
- Fits a wide range of brands and models (See list below)
- Hi-Grade memory foam inside
Replacement Memory Foam Earpads
Thicker and Comfier
Replacement earpads using soft velour material, have a universal fit for use with a large selection of headphone models from many different manufacturers (see below). Covered in a soft velour material, perfect for those long sessions where comfort is more of a priority.
- Thicker than most standard pads
- Available in various colours and materials
- Memory foam for comfort and longer life
- Fits a wide range of brands and models (See list below)
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Universal FittingLarge mounting flap on the rear allows for application to many different types of headphones and pad mounting systems. |
Memory FoamHi-grade memory foam padding, giving un-matched support, superior isolation, longer pad life and more comfort than you will ever need. |
VelourBrainwavz Velour earpads use a soft velour material for comfort, long life and great audio reproduction. Perfect for long gaming or listening sessions. |
Compatibility
AUDIO TECHNICA ▸ ATH-M35 | ATH-M45 | ATH-R70X | ATH-M20X | ATH M30X | ATH-M40X | ATH-M50x | WS1100is | WS1100 | ATH-M50s | ATH-MSR7 | ATH-D40FS | ATH-M50XBT | M50xRD ● BEYERDYNAMIC ▸ DT-770 | DT240 pro | TYGR 300R ● BRAINWAVZ ▸ HM5 ● DENON▸ AH-D600 ● EDIFIER ▸ W800BT ● FIDELIO ▸ X2 ▸ L2 ● FISCHER ▸ FA-003 ● FOSTEX ▸ T50RP | T50RP MK3 | TR-X00 Purpleheart ● GERMAN MEASTRO ▸ GMP 8.300D ● HYPER X ▸ Cloud Alphas | Cloud 2 | Flight Wireless | Cloud Stinger | Cloud Flight ● JVC ▸ S500S ● KOSS ▸ Prodj200 ● LINDY ▸ HF100 ● LOGITECH ▸ G Pro | G Pro X ● M-AUDIO ▸ Q40 ● ME-ELECTRONICS ▸ Airfi Matrix2 AF62 ● MEZE ▸ 99 classics ● MONOPRICE▸ 8323 ● MR SPEAKERS▸ Ether C ● NAD ▸ Viso - HP50 ● NVX▸ XPT100 ● OPPO ▸ PM-1 | PM-2 ● PHILIPS ▸ SHP9500 ● PIONEER ▸ SE-305 ● SENNHEISER ▸ Momentum 2.0 | HD 280 Pros | HD 650 | HD 4.50 BTNC | Game One | HD535 | HD598 ● SHURE ▸ SRH440 ● SKULLCANDY ▸ Hesh 3 ● SONY ▸ MDR-CD900ST | MDR-V6 | MDR 7506 | MDR1a ● STEELSERIES ▸ ARCTIS PRO + GAMEDAC | Arctis (All Models) ● TAKSTAR ▸ HI 2050 | Pro80 | BH060 ● TAO TRONICS ▸ BH060 ● TURTLE BEACH ▸ Ear Force XO Seven Pro ● ULTRASONE ▸ HF580 | SH1 Pro | HFI-780.
Will also fit other brands and models, check dimensions of your headphones. See our site for the latest up-to-date compatibility list.
The Brainwavz Oval earpads have a universal fitting for use with many different headphone brands on the market.
- Thickness : 30mm | Height : 110mm | Width : 90mm
- Inner Hole : 70mm x 50mm
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All Brainwavz earpads are hand crafted, as such, our earpads may have slight size variation by +/- a few mm from the dimensions given, this will not affect their fitting.
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Comfort | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — |
Easy to install | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.5 | — |
Noise cancellation | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | — |
Sound quality | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | 3.7 | — | 4.6 | — |
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Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 3.7 x 2 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
ASIN | B00MFDX4YO |
Item model number | FBA_HM5-Earpads-Velor |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,789 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #235 in Headphone Earpads |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 5, 2014 |
Manufacturer | BRAINWAVZ |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the comfort, fit, and quality of the headphone earpads. They mention that they are amazingly soft, allow for less ear fatigue, and are very well made. They also appreciate the value, and performance. That said, some customers have mixed opinions on sound quality, ease of installation, and warmth.
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Customers find the comfort of the headphone earpads to be amazing. They mention that the ear pads are comfortable, soft, and provide less ear fatigue.
"...They really do feel like pillows on your head. The velour feels great against my skin, and the noise isolation is completely adequate for my needs...." Read more
"...Pros1. Intensely comfortable. The microsuede material is soft to the touch and feels good against the side of my head.2...." Read more
"...Although the stock pads squished my ears, I never had a problem with discomfort and could wear them for hours comfortably...." Read more
"...These are nice and thick and super comfortable...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the headphone earpads. They mention that the pads are bigger than the original ear pads, which allows big ears to sit perfectly. The sound is much more open and has a sense of space to it.
"...The suede ones also use memory foam, so after a few seconds, the fit is exceptional.3...." Read more
"...The pads add much needed space over the base pads and are comfortable on the head." Read more
"...comfortable material i have ever felt in my life, but the pads are seemingly wider/taller with less width in the cushion, so they don't cover as..." Read more
"...They didn't fit completely around my ears, and they were relatively shallow, putting pressure on my head...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphone earpads. They say they are well-made, sturdy, and comfortable. Some customers say that the ear pads haven't torn apart or show very little wear. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of the acoustic headphone pads.
"...The Brainwavz earpads are nice and thick, and extremely soft. They really do feel like pillows on your head...." Read more
"...Ultimately these are a great replacement for the stock earpads at a reasonable price and I wish I would have bought them sooner...." Read more
"...The velor is a nice upgrade from the original pleather. These are nice and thick and super comfortable...." Read more
"...They are still in great shape and get regular use nearly daily. The pads add much needed space over the base pads and are comfortable on the head." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphone earpad. They say that the price point is worth it, and it's a cost-effective way to upgrade their headphones. Overall, customers recommend the product.
"...5. Relatively cheap and easily available. I can't tell you how many headphones I've owned where good replacements are easy to find like this.6...." Read more
"...these are a great replacement for the stock earpads at a reasonable price and I wish I would have bought them sooner...." Read more
"So far this has been worth the purchase, as I have purchased others in the past that has gel foam and advertised as "cooling" when it does NOT cool,..." Read more
"...Pros: Cheap, sound cancellation is decent, pretty comfortable and decently easy to clean.Cons: Honestly they mostly are caveats...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the headphone earpads. They mention that the electronics on their headphones worked great, it does the job well enough, and they have no problems with them. They also appreciate the seal, and the more low-end response. They think it improved the attack time, clarity of sound, and a flat frequency response. Overall, customers are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.
"...It was simple and quick. The fit on fine, but the opening on the pad is maybe a millimeter or two smaller than the headphone cup barrel...." Read more
"...Comfortable, no change in sound profile, no complaints. I put my Audio Technica away in their bag for about a year and didn’t use it...." Read more
"...It cut the application time in half, although I definitely had a better strategy after my experience putting on the first pad...." Read more
"...Otherwise, the product itself is just fine. Wearing them for hours at a time is physically comfortable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphone earpads. Some mention that the sound is smoother, the comfort is worlds better, and the increased noise isolation. Others say that the bass might be lowered slightly, and that the fabric is a lot less noise-canceling than the leather pads.
"...The sound is smoother, the comfort is worlds better, and the increased clamp force keeps them from sliding around on my head...." Read more
"...The drop in bass is only slight, and it isn't any less accurate. For me the Brainwavz pads also made the mids a little more smooth. Ultimately, YMMV...." Read more
"...They are definitely quieter...." Read more
"...worse than original and sound changed slightly: more trebble, less bass. But it's nearly impossible to get original so we have what we have." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that it wasn't difficult, while others say that it was a little hard to install. The good: They start out pretty hard, but get more comfortable as time goes on. However, some customers say that the pads are a bit of a frustration and delicate job, and that it's a lengthy and frustrating job.
"...It was simple and quick. The fit on fine, but the opening on the pad is maybe a millimeter or two smaller than the headphone cup barrel...." Read more
"...Your mileage may vary.2. Installation can be a bit of a pain. These do fit and they fit just fine...." Read more
"...Installation wasn't difficult, it took me longer to remove the stock pads than it did to put the new ones on...." Read more
"...These are nice and thick and super comfortable. a little tricky installing them but that is the design from the manufacturer not the maker of these..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the warmth of the headphone earpads. Some mention that they don't get too hot, the perforated interior does a great job in reducing heat, and they don’t sweat after hours of nonstop use. However, others say that they are not at all durable, get just as hot as pleather pads, and the soft foam gets a little warm after long sessions but nothing like the stock cups.
".../leather feeling material, but fabric instead, which I think helps in the cooling as well as letting air get through...." Read more
"...They make wearing headphones a joy. They are deep and comfy, not too hot, plenty of room for my ears...." Read more
"...out the air conditioning on the plane wasn't working so it was extremely hot. The plane took off and I put on my Audio Technica's...." Read more
"...They don't really heat up, 10x less than the originals.Installation: These are a tight but perfect fit for the M50s...." Read more
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Brainwavz HM5 Velor Memory Foam Replacements Earpads - Suitable For Many Other Branded Large Over The Ear Headphones - AKG, HifiMan, ATH, Philips, Fostex
Brainwavz Replacement Memory Foam Earpads - Suitable For Many Other Large Over The Ear Headphones - AKG, HifiMan, ATH, Philips, Fostex
There was also a post about those earpads on Cnet's Audiophiliac blog. I was looking into these to use with a newly purchased pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x, which you can see here:
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
Basically, I was having an extremely hard time deciding between the velour and pleather options. On the one hand, pleather makes my ears sweat a lot, which is extremely uncomfortable. On the other hand, velour provides less noise isolation, and I intended to use these headphones almost exclusively on the go. Velour also reduced bass response compared to pleather. For me this was a concern, but a secondary one to comfort. I went back and fourth for a while, but eventually found this hybrid pair on Brainwavz website. They have velour where they touch your ears, and pleather on the inside (perforated) and outside. These are very similar to the earpads that Hifiman is using on their newer high end models, and they are called focus pads. In any case, these seemed like they would offer the best of both worlds for my needs, and were only slightly more expensive than the non-hybrid versions, so I bought a pair.
I have to say, I am extremely happy I made this choice. As many others have noted, the difference in comfort is day and night. I found the stock pads on the ATH-M50x to be okay, but not very comfortable. They didn't fit completely around my ears, and they were relatively shallow, putting pressure on my head. The small pleather pads also made my ears sweat quickly. After only one day with the stock pads my Brainwavz already arrived so I switched immediately. The process of swapping the pads is not super easy, but pretty much anyone can do it with a little fiddling. With the Brainwavz on, my Audio Technica's easily became the most comfortable headphone's I own. Before the pads, they were only slightly (though still noticeably) more comfortable than my Monoprice headphones which cost less than $20.
The Brainwavz earpads are nice and thick, and extremely soft. They really do feel like pillows on your head. The velour feels great against my skin, and the noise isolation is completely adequate for my needs. You still hear everything around you, but it's muted enough to enjoy the music. As for sound, I think most people make a slightly bigger deal about it than they need too. Yes, the sound is slightly different, but the difference is not huge. It is definitely not better or worse though, so whether you like it more or less is really up to your personal preference. As others have noted, the bass is slightly less strong. There is more room between your ears and the drivers with this pad, and the perforated pleather probably also softens it a bit. The drop in bass is only slight, and it isn't any less accurate. For me the Brainwavz pads also made the mids a little more smooth. Ultimately, YMMV. But the most important thing I can say about the sound is that you shouldn't worry too much about it (for what it's worth I don't know if the same can be said about the velour pads, I haven't tried them myself). Get these if you want to exponentially increase the comfort of your headphones.
A short anecdote. I recently took these on a flight with me. The flight was delayed for 5 hours so we got on the plane tired from sitting in an airport. Then we found out the air conditioning on the plane wasn't working so it was extremely hot. The plane took off and I put on my Audio Technica's. (For those curious I was listening through a Fiio E17 connected to my iPhone digitally using Apple's Camera Connection Kit). After a few minutes, I was completely into my music. The pads blocked out just enough of the engine noise to let me hear my songs, and they felt great on my head. I listened for at least 2 hours straight, and despite the plane being extremely hot, and listening to my music relatively loud (to compensate for the engine noise), I was still feeling comfortable at the end. The velour kept my ears from sweating and the headphones didn't even feel stuffy! The sound quality was great and honestly, after that flight I knew 100% that I had made the right decision.
Conclusion (TLDR):
These are extremely satisfying earpads that will transform the comfort level of any headphone you put them on. Additionally, if you like the feel of velour but prefer the sound/isolation of pleather, these hybrid pads are literally perfect. It's totally worth the $25 I paid and I will recommend these to all my friends.
Pros
1. Intensely comfortable. The microsuede material is soft to the touch and feels good against the side of my head.
2. The suede ones also use memory foam, so after a few seconds, the fit is exceptional.
3. The CloudX Flights no longer slide around on my head.
4. My ears no longer press up against the driver enclosure like they did on HyperX's pads.
5. Relatively cheap and easily available. I can't tell you how many headphones I've owned where good replacements are easy to find like this.
6. I can hear the room around me when I mute the headset, but I can't hear it if I have any sound playing. So, not perfect sound isolation, but definitely good enough. No complaints there.
Neutral
1. The sound signature does change a bit. The bass gets a tough more boomy and the treble gets a touch less punchy. I suspect it's just a function of my ears being further away from the drivers. I actually quite like the difference, it sounds like a more refined version of what the CloudX Flights sounded like before. It doesn't seem to change the sound signature, but rather it feels like it calms down a lot of the harshness in the high end while boosting the low end every so slightly. I quite like it and makes it much easier to listen to stuff for a longer period of time before becoming fatigued.
I also acknowledge that this change may not be a positive one for all headphones. Your mileage may vary.
2. Installation can be a bit of a pain. These do fit and they fit just fine. However, I had to trim off a bit of the material off of the back in order to make it fit. The notch where the headphones connect simply wasn't deep enough. It isn't a big deal, but if you use a HyperX product, you may need scissors for installation.
Cons
1. I was hoping a cloth ear cup would cool these down a little bit. The velour might, but the suede does not. They still get a bit toasty after some use, just like the stock ear cups.
2. Since the pads are literally twice as thick as the stock ones, it does increase the lateral pressure (clamp force). It doesn't bother me at all, but it is still a downside to using a thicker pad.
3. I am concerned about long term cleanliness. Velour, for all its pros and cons, is reasonably easy to clean. Suede, on the other hand, generally isn't, so I'm still Googling around to figure out how to clean face oil off of suede (I shower daily, but genetics are genetics, sadly). Hopefully I can find a solution so these don't end up a crunchy mess after like 6 months.
Overall, the microsuede ones are a big improvement over the stock earcups for the HyperX CloudX Flights (and, probably, the other Cloud headsets lol). The sound is smoother, the comfort is worlds better, and the increased clamp force keeps them from sliding around on my head. I do wish they were a bit cooler, but at least they fixed every other problem I was having. I may also get the velour editions just to see how they go (velour has regular foam, which is more breathable, which usually means cooler ears)...but to be honest, the sound on the suedes are phenomenal so I might just live with it.
In any case, these are winners. 100% recommended, at least for HyperX Cloud users.
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REASON FOR PURCHASE:
Bought this because the synthetic leather-like material covering the original earcups was thin and flimsy and started peeling/flaking off after about a year of moderately gentle use.
OTHER ISSUES WITH THE ORIGINAL EARCUPS:
- when left unused for a few weeks, possibly due to temperature, the pads on both sides would get stuck, and separating them caused slight tears which ultimately resulted in the peeling off as mentioned earlier.
- during lengthy producing/mixing sessions, my ears would get hot and even sweaty (and I don't sweat a lot normally), so I'd have to take them off for a few minutes. Having used Beyerdynamic DT-990 and DT-770, I realised the so-called velour would help with that. Although the fabric on the beyerdynamics is different and much softer than on these, but it's still very comfortable.
- I have large ears that kind of stick out, so the original earcups definitely felt cramped, specially compared to a DT770. ears would press against the inside of the earcups. after lengthy sessions, along with the ventilation problem, it got uncomfortable enough that I had to take off the headphone and massage my ears.
REASON FOR THE 5 STARS:
- Stays cool after long sessions, though I haven't tested in very hot weather yet. Still, at least this velour material won't stick to the skin like the leatherette stuff would. Ears barely touch the inside of the earcups, so it's very comfortable because of that, too.
- Soundstage (sense of spaciousness, perceived separation of left-right channels) is vastly improved, because of the larger size. More space inside the earcups gives the sound waves room to hit/reflect off different parts of your ear, making it a bit more like listening to live music/speakers, as opposed to being injected straight into the ear-canal like with in-ear phones.
- Many reviews mention a huge loss of bass. I experienced a very slight reduction (perhaps inevitable due to the larger size). I enjoy a healthy amount of bass, but I feel the M40X already has enough of it that a slight reduction doesn't hurt it much, and the huge improvement in clarity and sense of space makes it more than worth it.
ON THAT NOTE: While changing the earcups, I noticed 2 things: one, that the fabric lining that covers the drivers is much thinner on these compared to the original pads. Second, the M40X originally has a separate, thin foam pad inserted between the drivers and the pads' inner lining. I felt removing this oval disk would probably let through more of the high-end/sibilance that some people have mentioned, specially with the thinner lining of the new earcups, so I kept it in and personally find the sound to be pretty well balanced, not harsh. People with other headphones might want to experiment with this as a kind of hack.
Also, overall external noise isolation seems to be very slightly reduced. As in, it allows a tiny bit more external sound to leak through.
Putting these pads on was slightly fiddly but generally fine. They fit well and with the same type of mechanism as the stock ones.
Noise isolation is about the same, perhaps slightly better. Personally I can't say the sound signature changed at all. Using the same preset stuff still sounds pretty good (given these are above average gaming headphones and not audiophile, experience might vary).
The primary aspect is of course comfort however - and they are very comfortable. They feel as good as any Sennheiser (I primarily have used Sennheiser headphones) pads and remind me of the ones for the HD650. Well worth the cost.