Audio-Technica HP-EP Replacement Earpads for M-Series Headphones

They fit fine to my original ATH-M50 . They are original so sound quality is preserved. They are quite uncomfortable though. Do not expect the same sound quality from more comfortable knock offs though.

Had my headphones since 2017 and have had to replace the ear pads twice. My first idea in 2020 was to go online (and I didn't see the official pads at the time) and buy some new ones. I ended up getting 3rd party ones that just flaked apart after a few months and dealt with them for about 3 years. They were disgusting. After finding the REAL replacements, holy hell -- it's night and day. The 3rd party ones were foamy and allowed sound leak. The real ones have restored the sound stage in its entirety. Details I got used to missing have come back. I've now had these replacements for at least a year, and nothing is flaking off, nothing is loose and nothing is bad! They are so easy to clean with some alcohol wipes when done using. Most importantly, they are FROM THE FACTORY. Very high quality material and very comfortable. AT knows what they're doing with headphones.

Other reviewers here have already mentioned that these are your best option for AT's popular and very good headphones. While look and feel are preserved, of primary importance is that the sound signature is preserved. Many of us have experienced a change in sound quality--not for the best--when installing other replacement pads. With several brands and models of headphones, I found that some are more susceptible to audio quality change with non-OEM replacement pads. One such model is Sony's MDR-V6. My ATH-M30x weren't nearly as sensitive by comparison. However, to me the M30x sound different from the ATH-M50x (and the MDR-V6), especially in the lower octaves. Possibly the M50x are more sensitive to certain pad variables, just like the MDR-V6. While you may also want to experiment, using OEM replacements is usually the safest bet. I did find, however, that these pads also fit my Sony MDR-V6 and perform very well. These are a little more tricky to install than others. None-the-less, I'd buy these again.

I've had my Audio Technica 50X Headphones for 7 years...& the ear pads finally started to start falling apart. Not bad at all! Anyway, these replacement ear pads are excellent! Plus they're original equipment from Audio Technica. It was VERY important, that they would not negatively affect the sound in any way. After reading reviews on some generic brands, where people said they affected the great sound of these headphones, I went with Audio Technica. I'm glad I did, as they sound perfect...in fact, they seem to sound a little better now with the new cups, maybe because they have a better seal now...yet still comfortable. They were a little hard getting on; around 30 minutes for me, as I wanted it done right. But, overall...these are a great choice for replacement ear pads. Can't beat the quality of Audio Technica! Very happy!!

Leather on my earpads started to deteriorate and this was a convenient, inexpensive solution. I watched a quick youtube video on how to replace the earpads out of fear I might damage the headphones entirely had I done otherwise, and the process was fairly simple. These feel much better to wear than the previous worn out ones and work just as well.

Surprisingly not as nice as the third party ear cups (Brainwavz Angled Earpads) I had on my Audio-Technica headphones before. I installed these on an ATH-SR30BT and they don't look impressive at all. They fit well, but the padding is mediocre and the size of the ear cup is underwealming. I will give them a chance because they are not uncomfortable. I know that is a double negative but they aren't all that comfortable either. They just don't hurt my ears. The ones I had bought previously were larger with more padding and definitely felt comfortable. But the pleather fell apart after a few years and I saw an OEM replacement and wanted to give it a try. Sound quality using these are excellent and deserves some stars.

It can't be made any more plainer...these are the EXACT, IDENTICAL earpads that come with Audio-Technica headphones, in my case, the ATH-M50x! EXACT! IDENTICAL! That simple, people! Not thicker or thinner, bigger or smaller. How do I know? Easy. The packaging says so! What you will receive is a plastic container that clearly says at the top...Audio-Technica! Model HP-EP! And what does that model I.D. mean? HEADPHONE-EARPADS! And on the back of the packaging, Audio-Technica says which headphones these pads are replacements for. And more convincing for me is the fact that that I own two pairs of the ATH-M50x's, one I've had for seven years for my computer to watch movies at night, And another pair only a few months old, to use with my Sony Walkman and fiio headphone amp when I go for walks. I compared these pads with the original pads on both headphones. EXACT! IDENTICAL! So, please don't pay any attention to the reviews that says these earpads change the sound of the headphones. What I suspect is happening is that their old earpads were so thin and worn-down, that the sound was already changing slowly, progressively through the years and the wearer became accustomed to this change in sound. When they finally replaced their worn-out headphone earpads with these AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL, EXACT, IDENTICAL Audio-Technica headphone earpads (I can't stress that enough), that they are now hearing their headphones as they originally sounded all those years ago when they first bought them. Either that or they installed these replacements wrong, they perhaps damaged the headphone drivers, or they're just one of those people who loves to b!tch and complain about anything, real or imagined. Do yourself a favor: if you need new replacement pads for your Audio-Technica's, then buy these! (Just be sure to check these are for your model of headphones). One thing that helped me get these over the headphone ear piece is to first, twist and unlock your headphone cable to get it out of the way and also, so you won't accidentally damage it. Also, what really helped me was to, after removing the old pads, slide the pad flange into the bottom of the groove on your ear piece, then stick your fingers inside the pad, underneath and behind the pad cushion. So basically, you will have your thumb on the outside of the pad at the flange flap and your fingers on the inside of the pad, underneath the pad cushion so you can pinch your thumb and fingers together to help pull and guide the pad flange flap into the ear piece groove opening. I had my old pads off and my replacements pads on in about five minutes or so. It might feel like you are going to rip the pad by stretching it over the ear piece but it won't, unless you lose you temper and purposely pull and stretch it too far. Take your time, it will fit. hope this info helps someone!

So easy to put on the M40X. Perfect fit.

Me resultan muy cómodos, un poco más blandos que los originales, me gusta, me aprietan menos las orejas, que ya los viejos se habían endurecido y me hacían daño. No soy capaz de decir si el sonido es diferente, no aprecio cambio. Muy fáciles de colocar. Modelo ATH-M30x

As expected

El producto está excelente, si es algo costoso pero entendiendo que son los repuestos originales lo vale, se nota en la calidad de los materiales, el ajuste perfecto y el sonido impecable. La comodidad de unos audífonos como nuevos y la seguridad de que no se modificará la calidad del sonido de los audífonos. Sin embargo, comentar que al sólo venir en una bolsa de plástico no tengo seguridad de argüir que son originales, sólo cuidaría ese detalle, por lo demás excelente, le quedaron perfectos a mis Audio-Technica ATH-M50X.

Original e dura bem!

These are really good.