Genuine Sennheiser Replacement Ear Pads Cushions for SENNHEISER HD598 SR fit HD515, HD518, HD555, HD558, HD595, HD599 SE Headphones

These Replacement pads fit great, easy to install.

I bought these to replace my 558's increasingly older and flatter pads. I didn't want to go aftermarket because I like how these sound and didn't want some ridiculous change. Plus, I like foam more than leather for my Sennheisers because of breathability. Anyway, on to the pros and cons 1. Actual, genuine replacements for the 558 series. They snapped right on, look identical, and feel identical to the ones I replaced (minus the 2+ years of wear and tear, of course). 2. Also fits 598, 559, 579, 599, etc. They all use the same pads as long as you don't mind black instead of gray or brown. 3. Easy to install. Just pop the old ones off and pop these on. There is an indicator dot on the inside of the pad. Attach the pad with the indicator on the outside of the headphone (line it up with the L and R printed on the outside of the ear cup) and they'll snap right in. 4. Made my 558s feel brand new. Cons 1. $35+ for a set of foam pads is a little much even if they are genuine OEM parts. 2. Availability is a bit of a problem. These seem to only appear in batches a couple of times a year. I'd like to buy a couple of them and just have them hanging around for the "dry season" when Sennheiser isn't selling these, but at $35 per pair of pads, that's not economically viable. Still, I pick a pair up when I see them available and my old pads start looking really beat up. I've had my 558s for 6 or so years now and it's nice that I'll get at least another 18-24 months out of them. The only other con I have is Senneheiser doesn't use the same Amazon sell page for these so once these are sold out, you may have to look for a different listing to see if they're in stock. A bit of advice for my fellow Senny owners. The new pads are gonna feel a lot less plush than your replacements at first. Mostly because it's been so long since you (and I, I did this too) experienced the pads brand new that we've all kinda forgotten how much stiffer they were out of the box. It usually takes 2-3 weeks for mine to "soften up" a bit and feel like the originals did.

Very comfortable, super smooth and nicely fitting around people with big ears.

Sennheiser headphones are well known for their quality and durability. However, the ear pads will deteriorate over time, which will affect sound quality and comfort. Replacing the ear pads as needed is well worth it. The genuine Sennheiser replacement pads are quite expensive considering that they're two foam rings, but if you've shelled out for a nice pair of headphones in the first place, these are still well worth it.

I bought these to replace my very worn down old pads on my HD598SE since they seem to be unobtainable from the Sennheiser website. The plastic rings on the back that snap onto the headphones are the same exact size as my original pair. Which means that these snap in and out just as easily as the original. It's very easy to do once you get under the plastic, it will simply pop off, just be gentle with the pad material. As for the comfort and material, the texture is very similar but the foam is firmer than my old pair. I think they just need to be broken in and softened. Time will tell I suppose, but I am happily satisfied with it and the sound stage they provide. The color is also a shade lighter than my original pair, but that doesn't really bother me. I'm still not sure if these are indeed GENUINE replacements. From what I can tell they are pretty darn close compared to the other ones listed on amazon, so I can confidently recommend them. My headphones look much better now so I'm happy. I will post some comparison pictures to help you decide your purchase. I've also included a picture with them installed on my headphones.

These replacement pads slotted perfectly into my HD598 headphones. They were rather firm at first, but after a few days of use, they softened considerably (but not excessively!) and are now perfectly comfortable. These new pads provide a much fuller, bassier sound than my old pads, which had gotten very, very squishy and leaked lots of sound.

I bought some HD 558 headphones because they did not isolate sound and were supposed to be good for their price. They served me well for like... 3 years now? The ear cushions have been falling apart, so I ordered these from Sennheiser through Amazon. I would think these would be at least somewhat similar to the originals, but the only thing similar is their fitment to my headphones. The new cushions are much harder, isolates my ear more (sound and heat), and noticeably changes the sound characteristics I liked. I would not even calls these genuine as they do not fit the definition. Genuine: "actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character" (according to Merriam-Webster. But they can call them genuine because of the other definition, "actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or author". To me, this feels like a scam. I extremely dislike the practice of using words to mislead a customer into believing a product will be higher quality and/or have certain properties than what is received. Perhaps, these cushions will serve some people well, but I can not say they are worth the price for a product that is subpar to the original. Also if these cushions are like what they have been putting on newer headphones, I believe it is time I look to another manufacturer for future headsets. In the meantime, I may be trying to repair my old cushions or looking for someone who has genuine quality cushions.

I've had my Sennheisers for about 5 years now, and the pads started separating. When I got these replacements, I found that there were very easy to install--just follow the instructions that come with them. Pop off the old ones, put the new ones in place, press with your thumbs and work all the way around. They also feel quite comfortable and look like the originals. Quite pleased with these replacements.