SOULWIT Cooling Earpads for Sony WH-1000XM5 - Black

I don't usually write reviews, I am a commercial woodworker, business owner, and very busy. That being said, these are worth my time for someone else's dime. I looked at reviews before buying, couldn't find one that validified my concern, Noise cancellation, and comfort, especially in a hot woodshop. I wear prescription glasses- These vs OEM fit better around my glasses Noise Cancellation - IMPORTANT for me, not a noticeable difference vs OEM in a 80 - 120Db work environment = HAPPY! Cooling - I'm a hot dude, the XM5 Headsets them self when i bought them left me a little disappointed because the OEM pads actually MADE me sweat. These, with a a soft fabric ear contact, and a leather interior, keep sound under control and are an Incredible upgrade for anyone dealing with heat or these making you sweat. No noteworthy sound quality loss or gain with the units output. I really like these. I wear these 12-16 hours a day, Every.. Single.. Day.. Ill update if needed, but for the price... These are a grand slam. Disclaimer, you have to be an idiot to think a headphone ear pad is actually going to provide a lower than ambient temperature than what is produced inside of the enclosed ear area! But for those who I would classify as cuddle sweaters, IYKYK, these eliminate that issue! Leaving a cooler than OEM feeling. -Ryan SHB Co. Barrel and Fine Woodcraft

Comfortable, worked well for a year before metal banding behind one pad broke and turned inside out.

My original ear pads were getting old and starting to smell disgusting, so I needed a replacement. I like the cooling gel on these new ear pads. The noise cancellation did get slightly worse, but it's nice to have 5 to 10 minutes of cooling while walking under the sun. In terms of acoustics, vocal speech sounds more hollow than before.

Direct fit, includes a prying tool for easy installation. Straightforward instructions on how to do the change. Also includes a water dropper and instructions to further increase the cooling effect. I previously had a set of cooling pads from another company that lasted 2 years from constant use and abuse. These work the same if not better than the pads I had on before, and work significantly better than the stock pads. Thickness is the same as my last pair and double if not triple the thickness of the stock pair. I prefer thicker pads to help cushion them on my head, compared to stock, where they have next to no cushioning. Noise cancellation is improved in my opinion with the thicker pads due to the increased noise isolation that the pads provide compared to stock.

I like these so much, I felt obligated to correct the record. I own three sets of Sony headphones and I've replaced the pads on all of them with these. My neighbors make a lot of noise. So, I wear these headphones nearly 24hrs a day, alternating as needed for charging. I wear them for work, off work, and, yes, even when sleeping. Before I found these pads, my ears would get extremely hot and sweaty, to the point being red and inflamed. Afterwards, all those issues went away. I would never actively "get them wet", per another (negative) review. They breathe, allowing any sweat to wick away, disbursing the heat at the same time. The fabric is way more comfortable than the stock vinyl. The pads are thicker than the stock pads, contrary to another (negative) review. Some reviews say the noise cancelling isn't as good because the fabric doesn't provide as good of a seal as the vinyl. That technically might be true, but I can't notice a difference. The only downside I've found is they do wear out, being fabric. I have one set on my White Sony XM5's that are ready to be replaced, which I'm about to order. As long as they don't raise the price, I think these are a must-have.

The replacement earpads were not easy to install and required a lot of effort to fit properly. After installing them, the noise cancellation quality became noticeably worse compared to the original pads. The material feels okay, but the overall performance did not meet expectations. 😕

They feel comfortable, but they get hot very quickly.

Just be aware that this replacement earpads are a little larger than the original in terms of the actual pad so if your ears are large and don't fit in the inner oval you won't get a good seal. However if your ears are small enough to fit in, than the ANC will be even better than the original as this gel material is even thicker and more dense.

Just bought my XM5’s. They sound great, but they didn’t fit me properly. After installing these EarPods, they feel amazing. The headphones feels like clouds on my ears. Also it is way cooler than before. I had my doubt about this product, but I really recommend it

These make my ears feel cool, they are extremely comfortable, way better than the factory pads, they are just cozy and the sound quality is still amazing. The factory ones always made my ears super sweaty and warm, and these are just a no brainer!

Bought it as a replacement as the stock ear pads produce heat in humid environments and with longer usage. This serves the purpose. fabric is soft, comfortable. stays same way over long period.

These are great keeps ur ears nice and cool. Worth getting 👍

Penso que a qualidade até superior às originais. Fatores valem destaques: . A maciez e suavidade do toque . A embalagem segura e apropriada ao produto . Por ser uma compra internacional recebi o produto relativamente rápido e sem intercorrências . Não percebi nenhuma perda de qualidade dos fones