Earpads for Sennheiser HD600 HD650 HD660S HD6XX HD58X | Premium Replacement Ear Pads for Sennheiser Headphones | Soft, Durable, High-Fidelity Comfort Upgrade (Elite Fenestrated Sheepskin)

I bought these for my (Mass)Drop HD6xx headphones because I've really worn down the original ones. Installation is a breeze--you just line the pad up in the middle and press down on the pads til you feel a click. Removing the old pads was a bit tricky. I basically tore one pad away from the mounting ring because I grabbed it wrong. The glue was probably also starting to weaken. If you're trying to keep your old ones intact, my advice would be to be certain that what you're grabbing is hard plastic, and pry up from the inside of the ring. If you do what I did and pull the pad away from the ring, a spudger or thin standard screwdriver can be used to pry the ring up from the outside of the ring so you can mount the new one. If you aren't sure whether you got the ring, the inner foam cover that sets between your ear and the driver should be loose if you got the mounting ring. If you didn't, the foam cover over the driver will be stuck in place. The new ones are a good bit thicker than the original ones, so I had to adjust the band a bit to fit comfortably. It's hard to imagine someone with a bigger head than mine, but I suppose it's possible you might max out the band before getting to a comfortable position. It's also worth noting that the sheepskin exterior is keeping my ears warmer than the solid velour original ones. You may prefer the plain velour ones if you run hot. They are less breathable than the original ones, but a good tradeoff between full sheepskin and full velour. Hopefully the foam core will hold its shape for a while, but I can't speak to that yet. I'm too old to be much of an audiophile anymore, but I will say that from my own perspective, there's not a substantial difference in the way things sound with the new ones installed vs. the original ones. I like the way my HD6xx faithfully reproduces music, and I'm pleased to say that these pads didn't affect it much, at least as far as I'm able to tell. There may be a touch more isolation thanks to the sheepskin exterior, but it's not substantial. These are open-back headphones, so that's not what I'm after when wearing these anyway.

These things are definitely worth the higher price tag. I can't compare them to other cheaper options, but I can't imagine the cheaper options doing the job better than these. Big pro: They couldn't be easier to install and they stay in place pretty well. They are SUPER comfy. The fenestrated sheepskin does not run hot at all. And this is coming from someone who runs VERY hot. Also, I never find myself having to adjust them like I did with the stock Sennheiser cushions that I was using. They also do not alter the sound much at all. If anything, they amplify the base a bit and (in my opinion) improve the sound overall.

I've had my HD6xx for about 9 months now and I love it. The stock pads were starting to flatten out and they lost their solidness. The sound was still good, but when I put these on, it sounded a lot more full and surrounded my ears better. These pads feel like they'll last longer than the stock pads because, with the sheepskin, they seem like they'll hold their shape better. All velour is nice and feels great, but this is a mix of the best of both worlds. The part of the pad that touches your head IS velour, so you still get that smooth silky feeling against your skin. I give this product 5 stars all around. Great replacements for stock earpads on this Sennheiser series of headsets. Grab one now! Edit: I wanted to mention the sound. For me, the sound signature wasn't changed much. If anything I like the deeper bass and the every so slightly toned down highs. Santana's Africa speaks has a lot of electric guitars that used to grate on my nerves. I can actually stand it now using these earpads. I wouldn't worry about it sounding awful, it's perfectly fine. I often wonder why people rag on the sound of these after owning them for a bit now. I think some people just like to complain. Always keep that in mind as you read Amazon reviews. Good luck!

So I am reading a few people complaining that after 2-3 years that the glue has come apart and they aren't holding together as well. It's like they forget that wearing something on your head, sweating and adding heat, that you aren't going to eventually have something come apart. Even the stock pads for all my cans have eventually worn out or come apart with every brand, especially if they are a daily driver and you use them for hours each day. So keep in mind that of course nothing is meant to last but these have served me well for the past year so far without any signs up coming apart or breaking. if get 2-3 years out of a 30$ pair of pads I would be more than happy and got my moneys worth twice over. The heat from your head and sweating slightly which everyone does, not talking about some crazy amount, is going to have adverse effects on any pads no matter the company. So please don't listen to the spoiled complainers who expect everything to last forever and be perfect. Just understand that these will change the sound profile on some headphones, I found on my 58xx's they didn't what so ever, if anything they made it slightly better. On my 6xx's they did change slightly but not the worst, just different overall. It can be fixed easily with an EQ or something like Peace. So I would recommend these to anyone who wants to gain some extra listening time vs. the stock pads. They are 1000 times more comfortable and I found myself using these longer than previously before I had any signs of discomfort. Enjoy them!

I decided to finally replace the original pads on my HD6XX headphones. I haven't until now because about 2 years ago I mostly daily drove my Anandas, but I really wanted to experience the really warm tone of the HD6XX again so I used them for a few days. They didn't sound like I remembered, as everything just sounded kind of blunted and melded into the mids. Like I said, these were with the original pads and I think I got my HD6XXs on the second or third wave that (Mass)Drop did so yeah.... the pads were very old and pretty squished down. I was a bit skeptical of how much new pads would change the sound since I changed the pads on my AKG headphones and they didn't change that drastically. But wow was I wrong... I guess the HD6XX is much more sensitive to pad changes, because the sound is night and day. I thought I might as well give the Dekoni pads a shot since they use a different foam than Sennheiser (stock pads are pretty notorious for wearing down quickly, although most people like the stock sound the best) It's been years since I have heard the stock HD6XX pads so it's hard to compare from memory, but if I had to guess I am pretty sure I would actually prefer the Dekoni Elite Hybrid pads over the stock ones. TL;DR: the bass is accentuated a little, the mids are very slightly recessed more but still intimate, the highs are still rolled off a bit but sound a little less "veiled". The best change is that since the earpads are slightly deeper, the soundstage opens up a bit but the instrument separation is very noticeably improved. This is exactly what I wanted for my HD6XX so I love them--if these changes sound good to you, seriously just buy them already. You won't regret it. The Dekoni pads do change the stock sound, but mostly for the better in my opinion. Overall, it is still a very warm sound signature just like stock. However, there is definitely more bass presence, which I prefer. I used to have to EQ a couple db of bass to get it just where I liked it, but now I just leave my EQ flat and it sounds great. The bass is accentuated without sounding bloated, and the only time it may sound too flubby is for very bass heavy music like EDM. But if you're a bass head, you're probably not using the HD6XX anyway. As for the mids, male and female vocals still sound excellent. They are just moved a tiny bit backward into the mix since the earpads are thicker than the stock Sennheiser pads. I think this is mostly because the soundstage sounds a little more open. Don't get me wrong, it still sounds pretty intimate and has the HD6XX sound, but it is just opened up a tad more, which some may or may not like. But since replacing the pads decongested the music compared to my old squished pads, wow instruments like piano and electric guitar sound absolutely awesome. They sound very lush and present in the mix, so if you listen to a lot of rock music, then get these pads! For the highs, not too much has changed. The overall tone is still warm, but I think since these pads sound a little more open, the highs don't quite roll off as much compared to stock (again it's been years, so I could be wrong) From what I remember, these pads sound a little less "veiled" while not sounding too bright either. I think one of the best parts of these pads is the slight opening up of the soundstage, because it still has that intimacy especially with vocals, but you get a noticeable boost in instrument separation. Since the bass is more accentuated and the mids are separated a little more, you can really hear the each part more distinctly so it sounds even more detailed. You really hear all of those vocal layers if you're listening to a song with harmonies, or those little details sitting lower in the mix are a little easier to suss out. If you have some older pads like me, then switching to these pads is like shaking off the old rust and making your music shine again. The only minor gripe I have is that since the HD6XX can be a pretty clampy headphone even with stock pads, you definitely notice the clamp a bit since these earpads are a little thicker than stock pads. I am hoping my headphones break in a bit after wearing them more with the new earpads, but honestly I'm really nitpicking here. If/when these pads wear out, I am definitely buying another set because I am just in love with how these make the HD6XX sound.

Worth the money, might be a little stiff first couple days but once they break in they feel amazing, part of that could be due to the headphones being tight on my head as is, so they might be comfortable out the gate for some. ------update------- 2 months later I'm having the same issue where the glue just gives on the back of the pads and the leather starts to come off the headphones. Support offered to replace them by asking me to send them first then they will send new ones. Still very comfortable but the glue seems to be a common major issue. Oh and you as the customer are expected to pay for the shipping costs to get a replacement for the faulty product.

This review is for the Elite Velour version. I bought these to replace the stock ear pads for the Massdrop H6XX's and these are basically like a dream. Super easy to install, very comfortable, and the sound quality is not *that* different. The immediate difference is an increase in bass and a small decrease in mids, but not much else. Some of the other reviews are really aggressive stating that the sound quality is "garbage" or the sound stage is "ruined". They *do* sound different from the stock pads, but the stock pads themselves sounded different between the day I bought them and the day I replaced them due to wear and taking on bodily oils and such. You're gonna notice a difference no matter which option you pick, so honestly, if you're looking into replacing your stock pads, just buy these and save yourself the trouble.

These pads are a far more comfortable option to the stock pads, without a doubt. They have the same velour feel on the skin you would expect, but an added plushy-ness. Great for fighting any clamp force problems you may still be dealing with. HOWEVER, and this cannot be understated enough...the comfort of these pads is directly offset by the overall change in sound signature. If you paid as much money as you did for the 660s as opposed to literally any other cheaper headphone out there, I think it safe to assume it's because you like the presentation of the headphone for the money, including how it sounds. With these pads, it will not sound like that anymore. Personal tastes being what they are, perhaps this would be an acceptable change for you, however, it is different all the same. Personally, I found the sound change to be a huge downgrade; it sounded like something I could find on another headphone for $100 or less. But again, personal taste. This was a full return on my end. That all being said, if you want the comfort upgrade, but don't mind the change from velour to leather, AND you want to maintain the sound signature you paid for, look up the Dakoni Fenestrated Sheepskin pads. I reviewed those as well after buying both to test out. If they died tomorrow, I would repurchase without hesitation.