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product_id: 64805686
title: "Velor Replacements Ear Pads - for ATH-M50X, SHURE, AKG, HifiMan, ATH, Philips, Fostex Velour Memory Foam Earpads & Many Over The Ear Headphones, Oval Black"
brand: "brainwavz"
price: "R605"
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# Universal fit for 20+ premium headphone models Superior sound isolation for pure audio clarity High-grade memory foam for ultimate comfort Velor Replacements Ear Pads - for ATH-M50X, SHURE, AKG, HifiMan, ATH, Philips, Fostex Velour Memory Foam Earpads & Many Over The Ear Headphones, Oval Black

**Brand:** brainwavz
**Price:** R605
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Upgrade your comfort, amplify your sound, and never settle for less!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Velor Replacements Ear Pads - for ATH-M50X, SHURE, AKG, HifiMan, ATH, Philips, Fostex Velour Memory Foam Earpads & Many Over The Ear Headphones, Oval Black by brainwavz
- **How much does it cost?** R605 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- brainwavz enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted brainwavz brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durability Meets Luxury:** Handcrafted velour pads that outlast stock earpads while adding a premium, plush aesthetic to your headphones.
- • **Plug & Play Universal Fit:** Designed to seamlessly replace worn-out pads on ATH-M50X, Shure, AKG, and many more—no hassle, just perfect fit.
- • **Cloud-like Comfort Upgrade:** Velour-covered memory foam cushions that let you wear your headphones all day without fatigue.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound Isolation:** Blocks external noise so you catch every detail, making your listening sessions immersive and distraction-free.
- • **Revive & Elevate Your Headphones:** Transform old or uncomfortable headphones into a high-end listening experience with thicker, deeper, and softer pads.

## Overview

Brainwavz Velor Replacement Ear Pads feature premium memory foam and soft velour material, engineered for superior comfort and sound isolation. Compatible with a wide range of popular over-ear headphones including Audio Technica ATH-M50X, Shure, AKG, and more, these handcrafted pads offer a thicker, deeper fit that enhances both durability and audio clarity—perfect for professionals and audiophiles seeking to extend the life and luxury of their headphones.

## Description

Product Description Replacement Memory Foam Earpads 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 Example : Earpads fitted to Audio Technica ATH-M50x 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 Universal Fitting Large mounting flap on the rear allows for application to many different types of headphones and pad mounting systems. Memory Foam Hi-grade memory foam padding, giving un-matched support, superior isolation, longer pad life and more comfort than you will ever need. Velour Brainwavz 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-M20X | ATH M30X | ATH-M40X | ATH-M50x | WS1100is | WS1100 | ATH-M50s | ATH-MSR7 ● BEYERDYNAMIC ▸ DT-770 | DT240 pro ● BRAINWAVZ ▸ HM5 ● FIDELIO ▸ X2 ● FISCHER ▸ FA-003 ● FOSTEX ▸ T50RP | TR-X00 Purpleheart ● GERMAN MEASTRO ▸ GMP 8.300D ● HYPER X ▸ Cloud Alphas | Cloud 2 | Flight Wireless ● JVC ▸ S500S ● KOSS ▸ Prodj200 ● LINDY ▸ HF100 ● M-AUDIO ▸ Q40 ● ME-ELECTRONICS ▸ Airfi Matrix2 AF62 ● MEZE ▸ 99 classics ● MONOPRICE ▸ 8323 ● MR SPEAKERS ▸ Ether C ● NAD ▸ Viso - HP50 ● NVX ▸ XPT100 ● PHILIPS ▸ SHP9500 ● SENNHEISER ▸ Momentum 2.0 | HD 280 Pros | HD 650 | HD 4.50 BTNC ● SHURE ▸ SRH440 ● SONY ▸ MDR-CD900ST | MDR-V6 | MDR 7506 | MDR1a ● STEELSERIES ▸ ARCTIS PRO + GAMEDAC | ARCTIS 3 ● TAKSTAR ▸ HI 2050 | Pro80 ● 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. 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 All images for illustration purposes only - headphones not included 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.

Review: Amazing! Just buy them. Fit the Meze 99 Classics quite well and substantially improve the comfort. - I recently purchased the Meze 99 Classics headphones and was in fact thinking of selling them due to the discomfort while wearing. The stock earpads are just awful. They would press against my ears to the point where I couldn't wear the headphones for more than 15 minutes at a time. I did loosen the clamp force of the headphones by stretching out the spring steel headband which somewhat improved comfort, but the stock earpads would still give me that 'pinching' sensation around my ears after some time. However, these Brainwavz earpads (in addition to me stretching out the spring steel headband) has led to substantially improved comfort where now using the 99 Classics is actually enjoyable and I look forward to using them. So I'll now be keeping these headphones. The Brainwavz pads are also deeper, so if your ears touch the inside of the cups with the stock earpads, chances are they won't with these aftermarket ones. In addition to being deeper, these Brainwavz earpads are also thicker and have much more foam (and arguably better quality foam) inside them, which better disperses the weight and clamp force of the headphones around your ears and in turn leads to far greater comfort. The stock earpads also feel 'cheap', whereas the Brainwavz ones feel a lot more luxurious and premium. Aesthetically, the Brainwavz earpads, being larger, make the Meze 99 headphones look more 'substantial', imposing and 'heavy-duty', whereas the headphones look rather puny with the stock earpads. Although the Brainwavz earpads are not technically made for the Meze 99 series of headphones and are instead designed for the Audio Technica ATH-M50X, they fit the Mezes quite well (although installing them can be a bit tricky initially). The pads are available in several finishes - microsuede, velour, hybrid, perforated, pleather, etc. I purchased the Microsuede ones. I can wholeheartedly recommend these earpads. Shame on Meze for including such atrocious earpads with their headphones. I understand that they have to hit a certain price-point for their more affordable headphones, but still, the quality on the stock earpads is so poor that you would expect them with $50-$100 headphones, not $300 Mezes. I am not affiliated with Brainwavz in any way. This is just a PSA for current owners of the Meze 99 Classics/Neo headphones, so that they can enjoy these headphones with far greater comfort.
Review: Replaceable earpad - A great product with a good quality material used in it but it easily get the dusty. It really comfortable in your ears and it doesn't quickly warm your ears as a perfect fit for every ears size as it is big it is easy to install in your headphones.

## Features

- Replacement earpads 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00MFDX4YO |
| Brand | Brainwavz |
| Brand Name | Brainwavz |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Headphones |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 5,903 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Velour, Memory Foam |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00059542012354 |
| Item Dimensions | 14 x 9.4 x 5.1 Centimeters |
| Item Weight Unit of Measure | 9 g |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 14 x 9.4 x 5.1 Centimeters |
| Manufacturer | BRAINWAVZ |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FBA_HM5-Earpads-Velor |
| Material | Velour, Memory Foam |
| Model Number | FBA_HM5-Earpads-Velor |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| UPC | 059542012354 |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Black
- **Brand:** Brainwavz
- **Material:** Velour, Memory Foam
- **Compatible Devices:** Headphones
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 14 x 9.4 x 5.1 Centimeters

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: will these fit on a pair of superlux 668b headphones?**
A: It should fit, but two cautions: 1. It's going to be tight. I slightly ripped one of my pads getting it onto my DT770. 2. I really don't like how they change the sound. They're not going to be good for the already-bright 668b's. Try the Shure SHR940 Velours instead; they're more the soft, snuggly, ear-enveloping kinda comfortable, so maybe not if you have ear cartilage issues.

**Q: Do these fit the Audio Technica M40X?**
A: Yes, these would definitely fit the Audio Technica M40X.

**Q: How do these fit on Audio Technica M50's?**
A: The brainwavz hm5 should fit the the ATH m50.  I have th ATH pro500, which are smaller than the m50 and it fits fine.  The ear pads are really nice.  Definitely worth buying

**Q: Will these work with the sony mdr-7506?**
A: I cannot be sure if this would fit.If the stock Earpads of the sony mdr-7506 match the dimensions of the HM5 earpads, then these would fit.The Brainwavz HM5 Earpad's Dimensions are 110/90*75/65*28mm

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing! Just buy them. Fit the Meze 99 Classics quite well and substantially improve the comfort.
*by A***S on 13 February 2024*

I recently purchased the Meze 99 Classics headphones and was in fact thinking of selling them due to the discomfort while wearing. The stock earpads are just awful. They would press against my ears to the point where I couldn't wear the headphones for more than 15 minutes at a time. I did loosen the clamp force of the headphones by stretching out the spring steel headband which somewhat improved comfort, but the stock earpads would still give me that 'pinching' sensation around my ears after some time. However, these Brainwavz earpads (in addition to me stretching out the spring steel headband) has led to substantially improved comfort where now using the 99 Classics is actually enjoyable and I look forward to using them. So I'll now be keeping these headphones. The Brainwavz pads are also deeper, so if your ears touch the inside of the cups with the stock earpads, chances are they won't with these aftermarket ones. In addition to being deeper, these Brainwavz earpads are also thicker and have much more foam (and arguably better quality foam) inside them, which better disperses the weight and clamp force of the headphones around your ears and in turn leads to far greater comfort. The stock earpads also feel 'cheap', whereas the Brainwavz ones feel a lot more luxurious and premium. Aesthetically, the Brainwavz earpads, being larger, make the Meze 99 headphones look more 'substantial', imposing and 'heavy-duty', whereas the headphones look rather puny with the stock earpads. Although the Brainwavz earpads are not technically made for the Meze 99 series of headphones and are instead designed for the Audio Technica ATH-M50X, they fit the Mezes quite well (although installing them can be a bit tricky initially). The pads are available in several finishes - microsuede, velour, hybrid, perforated, pleather, etc. I purchased the Microsuede ones. I can wholeheartedly recommend these earpads. Shame on Meze for including such atrocious earpads with their headphones. I understand that they have to hit a certain price-point for their more affordable headphones, but still, the quality on the stock earpads is so poor that you would expect them with $50-$100 headphones, not $300 Mezes. I am not affiliated with Brainwavz in any way. This is just a PSA for current owners of the Meze 99 Classics/Neo headphones, so that they can enjoy these headphones with far greater comfort.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Replaceable earpad
*by B***B on 3 May 2024*

A great product with a good quality material used in it but it easily get the dusty. It really comfortable in your ears and it doesn't quickly warm your ears as a perfect fit for every ears size as it is big it is easy to install in your headphones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent upgrade to ATH-M40X
*by V***J on 19 May 2021*

This review is for the 'hybrid' variant. TL;DR they're a huge upgrade to my M40x headphone, in terms of comfort, sound quality and looks. Was undecided between the hybrid finish and the micro-suede, but upon trying it out, no regret. Price seemed high but it's got my headphones looking, sounding and most importantly feeling like new again, so completely worth it. 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.

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