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.

Arrived late due to my mail company messing up things, but finally can use headphones without ear pain.Comfortable, but hard to put on.Cooling effect? Not sure.Don’t sweat much in my ears, but they didn’t get damaged in my couple weeks of use.Good ear support. Memory foam seems to work. Sound quality changed, but you’ll get used to it.

If there's one knock against the Audio Technica ATH-M50x's it's that they can really clamp down on your noggin. Some blame it on the earpads but I think it's just the sheer force on the side of your head. I could feel significant pressure on the side of my face and upper jaw. Not pain so much as just noticeable pressure. I've been stretching the headband to help alleviate but it didn't help enough and I didn't want to stretch it out too much.This brought me to search and find the Brainwavz earpads. I had seen reviews from other M50x owners and knew they'd at least fit. I felt the larger size and memory foam would make up the difference. My only real concern was from owners that said they changed the sound of their headphones. I've seen reviews from some people who swear by it and others who said it didn't make a difference.Now I have them on and can definitely say there's a difference. They not only feel good but actually sound better! The pressure isn't 100% gone but is significantly better. I don't notice it the same way I did with the original pads and can keep them on much longer without being reminded of them. I knew they'd feel good from the moment I took them out of the package. Talk about soft! The leather and the feel of squeezing the memory foam inspire confidence that you're in for a treat when these get around your ears. They really get around them too. At least around mine. No part of my ear is touching the pads. Getting them on was easy too. Taking off the old pads gives a good idea of how to put the new ones on. I started from the top by placing the edge of the pad in the ridge around the speaker then inserted the rest by placing my fingers inside the pad and stretching it over the ridge in a circle, working my way back to the top. It was pretty easy on the first try.Sound wise, as I said, I think they sound better. I was a little worried that once I attached these nice pads, that the great sound I was used to would change. I had some tracks picked out that had nice clarity and bass and I didn't notice a drop in either. If anything, they sound more spacious. I guess that's the "soundstage" I always hear about in reviews. It somehow sounds larger, possibly due to the fact that there's now more space around my ears. That's a nice bonus. I'd have been just as happy if there were no change at all.Overall, I found these to be a worthwhile investment. My headphones that had a strike against them are now perfect and now have a more premium look and feel. Speaking of looks, the brown is a fine match for my limited edition green and brown M50x's and is nearly indistinguishable in lower lighting. Another nice bonus. I'd definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a more comfortable feel from their headphones. It's a premium feature usually found on more expensive headphones but at an affordable price. Highly recommended.