Memory Foam Cushion Ear Pads for Hifiman Arya Ananda Edition XS X HE1000se HE1000 V2 Jade II Headphone Replacement EarPads (Polyester-Fenestrated)

Until I found these, I thought it was either Dekoni or all those mystery brands on aliexpress that I didn’t want to wait a month for to arrive. I really wanted to love Dekoni as they are extremely comfortable and I love how seriously they take the frequency response even providing graphs showing the exact change in the sound! Sadly they are also not cheap, muffle the sound too much, and are nearly impossible to remove on Hifiman headphones without breaking the mounting tabs. I finally decided to take a risk with these Voarmaks and I’m so glad I did!!! These fit perfectly just like the OEM pads and are breeze to install and remove!!! Like any aftermarket pad, depending on which model you get, they do change the sound a little bit but so far I found the fenestrated to have the best sound for my hifiman Edition XS with the least amount of change from the original headphone tuning. They are also literally a fraction of the cost of the Dekoni’s also making them an outstanding value. If I were to nitpick, I would prefer for there to be no fabric in the center of the donut, however other that I can’t recommend these enough, well done Voarmaks!! EDIT: after removing the mesh inside the pads (not necessary on newer Hifiman headphones which already have the mesh on the driver itself) these pads came to life & are now my personal favorite for all egg shaped hifiman headphones over any other pad on the market including ZMF!!! I highly recommend removing the mesh for a much more lively & clear sound!!

​I have installed ​these replacement fenestrated hybrid polyester/protein ear cushions on several Hifiman models, including the XS, Ananda Nano, and Arya Stealth​ with no issues. These cushions feature a memory foam core material that provides outstanding comfort and creates an excellent seal around the ears, even for those who wear glasses. They offer exceptional value compared to the pricing of OEM and other well-known ear cushion vendors. However, I did notice that the replacement cushions come with an unnecessary grill cloth attached. I recommend removing this grill cloth, as there is already one integrated into the ear cups​ to protect the driver. The presence of the extra grill cloth will muffle the upper midrange and higher frequencies, which is not ideal for achieving the best sound quality. Installation is straightforward, but it's important to ensure that the left and right cushions are matched correctly to their respective ear cups. The thin side of each cushion should face forward, while the thicker side should be positioned at the rear. Additionally, when removing the OEM cushions, please be gentle to avoid damaging the plastic attachment clips. A credit card or similar tool can be helpful as a lever to release the clips. Once you align the bottom seam of the new cushion with the apex of the ear cup and the clips are aligned to their respective slots, you can gently snap the clips in place all around the cushion. In terms of sound quality, after removing the unnecessary grill cloth, I found the fenestrated cushions to be quite similar to the OEM cushions, albeit with a touch more warmth in the midrange. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for addressing the typical ​midrange recession found in Hifiman products. Overall, these fenestrated cushions provide great value, increased comfort, and a refreshing change to the OEM sound signature. For those who prefer to maintain the original sound profile, I would recommend considering the non-fenestrated cushions without the grill cloth.

The lamb skin earpads were easy to place onto my hifiman 1000he stealth headphones (just used a credit card to slide under the old earpads and remove them as they are just attached using several small clips) and better quality than the originals that were falling to bits after less than a year. Much cheaper than buying replacement originals and so highly recommended.

The ear pads don't line up completely so if that bothers you, you might want to skip this one. Other than this, the ear pads are thicker than the stock pads and much more comfortable than the stock pads. The pads don't change the sound much but the thicker pads do slightly make a difference in terms of resolution in exchange for a bit more sound stage. I plan on using these for as beaters because they are affordable and simple enough to keep clean. The black on the pleather don't seem to come off even with cleaning solutions, so I'm hopeful that these will hold up. One star knocked off because of differences in pad sizes and fit being wonky.

These work amazing, if you have ananda nano and you go with the Standard polyester you wont be disappointed. great replacement. Me personally it did not change the way the headphones sounded even with the mesh it comes with that the original pads dont have. If it bothers you its possible to just cut them out and then these pads are IDENTICAL to the originals. Again these are made IDENTICAL to the original pads that come with the hifiman ananda nano minus the mesh. Its all the same chinese build quality. Save yourself 60 bucks and get these. Dont get hung up on the reviews who claim this changes sound stage or quality because it doesn't. I guarantee most of those people just got used to the old worn out pads and when they get new pads they react negatively to them because they aren't used to new pads again. I would even argue the original pads that came with the ananda nano were way more crap after comparing them.

I have installed these pads on my Ananda. The factory pads had began to peel as they always do with this and other Hifiman models. It's disgusting that put those garbage pads on such a great set of headphones. Hifiman should be ashamed. Also hybrid-style pads are almost always a poor choice. I have never seen where they actually help sound quality. Too the matter at hand.... These pads are fantastic. I was skeptical to say the least about them being actual sheepskin considering the price. I didn't try any other replacement pads before these so I cannot compare them to the other brands, but I don't see any need. These are more comfortable than the original pads ever were and they are all sheepskin with none of that gross fabric that ends up like a sweaty gym sock after hours of listening. These can be easily cleaned and cared for with a leather cleaning kit. The memory foam is just the right density for me so the seal is good. I only notice a slight change in sound and it seems that the sub-bass is a little more prominent and assertive, but YMMV. In summary, don't be hesitant of these due to price. They are what they say and the fit well. They look nice and will likely last much longer than the originals. I have many high-end headphones. My other Hifiman models that use these type pads will get these too when the time comes. Happy listening!!!

I have a pair of Ananda headphones and these ear cups are a way nicer build quality than the factory ones. Extremely comfortable, didn’t realize how bad my old ones had broken down. Don’t waste your money on buying more expensive ear cups, these ones are awesome and a great upgrade from stock. Will buy again.

I had my Arya for about four years before the ear pads started to unglue and caused me to have to find an alternative or another pair on Hifiman. I wanted to try out some cheaper options to see if they would sound similar. I've done plenty of research on the effects of new earpads. Purchased the Polyester Hybrid Ear Pads for my Hifiman Arya SE's. The installation was incredibly easy. Took me maybe 60s to put these on. They snapped right into place. They are more comfortable than the originals. Unfortunately, the thickness is a little slimmer compared to the original pads. The sound stage and imaging have definitely diminished. I usually listen to "Seal - Kiss from a Rose" as my to go to, and I can definitely notice everything being much more closed off and narrower. Details aren't as pronounced. There are some positive sides to the earpads if you're into it, I'm noticing more of the bass parts of some of my favorite songs and it feels like the treble has toned down a bit. These are closer to my ears, I'm having to lower the volume a bit more than normal. As some reviewers have stated, you will probably get better overall sound by carefully cutting out the included fabric shield that is not included in the original ear pads. I personally don't like modding. Overall, as some people have stated, these are a good solution if you want to go for a cheap alternative and/or are waiting for another solution. Probably going to hold on to these for a back up solution and go for the official Hifiman SerenityPads to keep the sound profile I've learned to love.

Excellent Pads. Way way way more comfy than OEM pads. The OE pads were itchy for me and got very hot, really fast. These pads have none of those problems, and are very soft to the touch (velour) and have like a very soft memory foam inside. Also being deeper, your ear doesn't touch the fabric protection on the inside. I have used them for over 8 months daily, and still looking like new, although i ware glasses. I highly recommend them! In terms of sound I have attached a measurement from my MiniDsp HEARS.

It cannot be used for Ananda although the description stated it’s able to.

Yes, it's a perfect fit..value for money..It's soft and cozy...

I bought the Polyester-Hybrid version. For 20 euro its... alright. They are super comfy, but they make the headphone just sound low-resolution. I will attatch an image of the frequency response of my He-1000 Stealth with original pads versus the new pads. Red is original, green is new Pads.

Good finish and easy fit on an Edition XS. The sheepskin pads are slightly deeper and definitely more comfortable than stock. On first listenings the sound seems pleasantly changed; more rounded, fuller and cleaner. I found instruments that are hollow have gained more shape, a guitar body being slapped or a large drum hit now have a greater depth and what I can only describe as the tones from within. For the money a bargain and as others have said are probably what should have been fitted as originals.