WCPadZ Velour - The Ultimate Upgraded Earpads by Wicked Cushions - Compatible with Audio Technica, HyperX, SteelSeries Arctis & More - Extra Thick - Bigger Opening - Softer Memory Foam | (Black)

I purchased these Wicked Cushions Hybrid Velour Replacement Pads on a whim. I had the ATH-M50-x's for many years and enjoyed them immensely. A week ago I decided to upgrade to the M50-xBT's. They sound great but I still had the same issues with the cushioning...soft, not plush, but dealable. Happened across these repalcement pads on after a random search on best ways to upgrade your headphones and decided $25 bucks was well worth a shot. The shipping was super fast and the packaging perfect. Please watch the installation video..I did twice and it literally took me less than a minute to put these things on. I expect a break in period of a few weeks but for right now the fit is outstanding, they feel so much better on my head. They look great, feel very premium and will be easy to clean and maintain. Yes, I do notice a shift in sound with them, I think the difference in the inner padding and the way they surround your ear changes the sound signature. However it is nothing that a few adjustments to my phones equalizer settings (Power-Amp on a Note 8) couldn't fix. I love the sound, it's a bit deeper and overall pleasing. If you change the tires on your car you get a different road feel. If you change the pads on your headphones you get a different sound signature, it's not rocket science. It's to be expected. Plus you get an unconditional 365 day warranty. Well worth the purchase.

These ear pads saved me more money and time than I could have imagined. I bought a brand new pair of AT MX50x's in hopes of having a good sounding headphones for playing games and listening to music. While the sound quality is amazing, they were hands down the most uncomfortable pair of headphones I've ever worn. I thought about returning them, then having to do more research on a new pair, and was looking at spending $200-$300 for a more comfortable pair than the nice $150 I paid for them. But I got lucky and saw that the ear pads were replaceable, and decided to give this brand a shot. What an absurd difference. The ear pads from WC completely cover my ears and make the noise cancelling great, but whats even more important is they have such a thick amount of padding (like a whole inch) that the AT's don't squeeze my head or let me feel the plastic speaker underneath. The install literally also took me a minute. And they come in velour! So soft! Don't wait until your current ear pads are worn out to buy these, get them now and see what a huge difference the comfort level can be with any headset.

I was a little skeptical as I saw one insightful review that didn't praise the durability of this product, but many others that did. I took a chance, and I only have had them for a few days so time will tell about the durability, but WOW these are comfy!They fit perfectly on my ATH-M50x's, and make them leagues more comfortable. The earpads that came stock on the headset were too small for my ears and led to headaches over time, and I also had to take out my gauges in order to wear them semi-comfortably, but these earpads have an increased size earcup that can fit comfortably around the whole ear, even with earrings on.As for noise cancelling, I'd say they filter noise but definitely don't cancel it. Which is what I prefer, personally.The quality feels great, they're very plush and soft. I haven't noticed any slimy sweat problems yet (chalk it up to the fabric that actually touches your skin, plush!)I highly recommend these earpads.

I'll preface this review with explaining my rating scale. 5 stars = Would buy again and recommend to anyone to buy. 4 stars = Product as advertised, would probably buy again and recommend with caveats. 3 stars = Product as advertised but would shop alternatives next time around. Would advise others to shop but keep product on list. 2 stars = Product does the job but has poor quality and would probably not buy again. 1 star = Product does not perform as advertised, poor quality and experience. Would recommend others to steer clear of product.My experience with these earpads places solidly within my 4-star scale. I bought these as a replacement to the pads on my ATH-M50s that were old, compressed and had a finish that was starting to flake off. I was never a fan of the fake leather material on the M50s and they sat right on top of my ears and often got hot and uncomfortable. It made long listening session almost unbearable.These Wicked Cushions earpads are a revelation comfort wise. First of all, they are much larger. Large enough that my ears fit inside the earpads instead of resting directly on them. The memory foam and the velour cover are comfortable, soft, and don't get hot. It changed the feel of the ATH-M50s completely. Quality seems good and fit is just right. I can see these outlasting the stock pads easily.Now the caveat. This will change the sound of your M50s. While I do not consider myself a true audiophile, I do enjoy quality music and accurate reproduction. While the M50s are good entry level earphones I did enjoy the punchiness of the bass and the detail of the mids and highs. It was just enough to not be too harsh on my ears and though the bass was prominent, it did not take away from the mids and highs for me. These earpads really changed that. At first listen I immediately noticed that the bass was far less prominent. Still there and good accurate bass but much much softer. In contrast the mids and highs seem to become a bit more pronounced. The highs were actually borderline harsh on certain notes. I was really surprised with the change.I suspect the change in sound is due to the thickness of these pads. They are almost twice as thick as the stock pads. As a result, your ear sits further away from the drivers. I'm pretty sure the engineers at Audio Technica tuned the M50s for your ear being within a certain range of distance from the drivers. On a hunch I tried pressing my headphones in, essentially squeezing the earpads, and lo and behold, upon doing so the old sound of the stock M50s came back.Would I buy again? I think so. The comfort and quality are a big improvement over stock and that alone would afford me the ability to enjoy my headphones for longer. The sound change is noticeable to me, but I don't exactly mind it. You might reconsider if you are especially attached to how the stock M50s sound or are really, really into bass over all else.