SOULWIT Cooling-Gel Replacement Earpads for Sony WH-1000XM5 (WH1000XM5) Noise Canceling Headphones, Ear Pads Cushions with High-Density Noise Isolation Foam, Added Thickness - BlackGlobal Recycled StandardGlobal Recycled StandardGlobal Recycled Standard

These feel so much more premium than the original padding. They're comfortable, but have enough 'head clamp' to prevent them from moving around, deep enough so now my ears don't touch the drivers, and thankfully don't affect ANC or the sensors that detects when you take off the headphones. In my opinion, if your xm5s are always on your head, this padding upgrade is a must to get the most out of them.

I bought these nearly a year ago. They still keep my ears cool while improving the ANC, compared to the ones that came with my headphones.The only issue that I have is that the middle inner lining is falling apart, which is probably from me overusing them.As long as you take care of them, these things will last you for a very long while.

I regularly sleep with my headphones on. These cushions are fantastic! Very comfortable.Noise blocking isn't the absolute greatest but it does the trick just fine!Much cooler cushions prevent the insane sweating that the original pleather cushions caused.

The biggest flaw on the WH-1000MX5 is the ear cups. They seal well and are comfortable. They also make you sweat at rest. These earpads fix this and give you a chance to give your cans a little style. The swap is dead simple with the included pry tool especially if you've swapped cups before. A few clips and you're rocking. These pads are a comfort upgrade only. I've noticed zero difference in audio quality, but that's perfectly fine as they sound awesome as is. I make it a point to change ALL of my earpads to higher quality aftermarket cups. This takes a good pair and makes them a great pair.

I honestly don't understand the other reviews. It feels colder for like 10-15 minutes, but who cares, after 1-2 hours it feels exactly the same in terms of heat on my ears. It is heavier, lower quality (stiches aren't even straight), and the noise cancellation is slightly worse now. What a waste of money.

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 glassesNoise 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

I was so pleased with my replacements for my xm4’s that I decided to get these for my xm5’s. Unfortunately, while they are high quality and feel nice, they aren’t thicker and thus do not provide more space for my ears which end up pressing against the hard part of the inside of the headphone.I prefer wearing my xm4’s over my xm5’s from a comfort standpoint.

They add a bit of weight to the otherwise super-light headphones. The sound leaks out a tiny bit more than the OEM ones. The included tools are not the best (they scratched up my OEM ear cups.But most importantly the white color has a very ugly look (the blue foam shows off true the cloth part and looks dirty).They keep cool as promised and overall have a good quality foam inside.