Brainwavz Replacement Earpads for ATH M50X, M50BT, Steelseries Arctis, Pro Wireless & Stealth 600, HyperX Cloud, AKG, SHURE, Philips & Many More Headphones, Memory Foam Ear Pad Cushions, Black Oval

...some how, I wish I could remember the guy who recommended this, if you are out there my friend, I salute you; you are amazing...Okay, I have bought headphones in ear and outer ear headphones for years, I have a wish list, but for now I was looking for a good pair of everyday head phones, I found them, Sony DJ Style Headphones MDR-V55/BR (robust, simple, far better than inner ear headphones and good enough for all things, movies to music).Everything the reviewers said was true, two things I ignored, the length of the cord and the way the ear cups sit on your actual ear. So yes, it would be great to have more length, but the flat red cord is awesome (I can live with that), but what I couldn't live with is how sore the ear cartilage and general area around the ear got/gets when wearing the headphones, it is painful. I can usually put up with stuff, but it was not a joy to listen to good headphones with this sort of discomfort for long periods... Okay, so just as I thought, well, let's buy another set of headphones that do not sit directly on my ear, the genius I wish I could give credit to for showing me the link and video on youtube for 'Brainwavz replacement memory foam earpads came along...I was really nervous, because the Sony headphones were not on the list he was reviewing, because of the discomfort, I just took a chance, the price was worth the risk...I put on the replacement set today, and the first thing I said to myself, wa-what? This not only looks good, was easy to refit, (find a video on youtube, that's why I knew what to do), but it was amazing, the new look changed my headphones to look like an expensive pair of headphones...Just to check, I only put on one cup first, I then put them on my ear to compare the replacement and the original cup, it was ridiculous, the comfort level made me smile - GREAT CHOICE - really glad I took the risk...So as expected, I replaced both, so here is the review in short, if you want comfort, buy Brainwavz replacement memory foam ear-pads...They look amazing, it makes me wonder if this is all companies do to turn a lower priced head phone into a higher priced etc...Lastly, all my previous headphones after time flake and then you are left with cloth and foam that looks like a snake has shed his skin; so there will be no flaking on these... Brainwavz ear pads are designed for comfort and style, with the outer material made from high quality Protein PU Leather and the inner padding made from high grade memory foam.If you want to make good headphones better, do it; I am so happy I did...Headphone Compatability:Brainwavz HM5AKG 701 Q701Audio Technica ATH-M50 (and all other M50 sub models)Shure SRH 440Koss DJ100 / DJ200Takstar HI 2050 and Pro 80Ultrasone HF 580 / SH 1 Pro / HFI 780Sony MDR V6 / ZX 700Fostex T50RP T50M-Audio Q40JVC S500SMemory Foam:All Brainwavz ear pads are constructed with high grade memory foam.Memory foam moulds beautifully to the shape of the head, creating a tight seal and a truly comfortable fit. When not in use the ear pads return to their original shape - maximum comfort and longer lasting.

I purchased these with the hope that they would fit the Sony MDR-7506 headphones, despite not being specifically listed among the compatible headphones, and that the heavy lining would better control sound-leakage than the stock earpads.Fit:: To my delight, they fit very nicely. I wouldn't call it a "perfect" fit, but its close enough that I'll be the only one knowing that they could have fit better (and even then I didn't care after an hour of listening).Leakage:: My stock pads were wearing heavily, and as a result, would leak like a rusty faucet, annoying my co-workers from as far away as 2-3 cubicles, at moderate volume. These new pads, with the dense memory phone, and thick faux leather liningprovides far superior isolation. I can have my music at full volume, and my nearest coworkers can barely hear my music (until I pull them off my head, at which point all bets are off!); inversely, even at low-volume I typically won't hear co-workers trying to get my attention (double bonus!).Comfort:: I expected the pads, with their faux leather to be sweaty, and eventually become uncomfortable, but it was a risk I was willing to take for the sound isolation. To my surprise, they are actually more comfortable, both short and long-term, than the stock pads. No sweaty ears yet... They also have a slightly larger inside diameter over the stock pads, so they truly no longer rest on, or otherwise touch my elephant ears.Sound Quality:: I read a few of the other reviews that suggested the bass response was lost slightly with these pads. While I can confirm this, it is MINOR. More noticeable to me, it seems, is a drop overall in loudness. I felt like maxing my DAC/amp previously would really pound my eardrums (to the point of not wanting my music that loud), whereas with these pads I can comfortably listen at full volume for extended periods (even occasionally wishing I could get a little more punch). I suspect this is a result of restricted airflow (and thus improved isolation).Overall:: I was debating spending $200-300 on a new pair of headphones with larger pads and better isolation, but figured "What the hell! I'll spend $20 in the hopes of saving myself $200". It was a bet well wagered. These pads are fantastic, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I am curious to see how they hold up long-term, but based purely on the quality of the materials and the feel of the construction, I expect they will last me far longer than my stock pads (I've owned my Sony's for nearly 15 years, and have replaced the pads twice; ie, about 5 years per set of pads).