Voarmaks Memory Foam Cushion Ear Pads for Hifiman Arya Ananda Edition XS X HE1000se HE1000 V2 Jade II Headphone Replacement EarPads (Elite Velour Hybrid)

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.

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!!!

These are a great cheap alternative to the expensive Dekoni's although they aren't on the same level of quality. One big plus of these is that they're easier (for me) to put on my Anandas than the dekoni's. I think the issue with some of these headphones that have been around a while is that the Dekoni's sit in a warehouse for years and dry out. This is why one of my dekonis cracked when i was installing them but, for whatever reason, these took me half the time to install. The fit is fine, they're not as thick as the dekonis but they sound totally fine to me. The one thing that i'm not crazy about is the lining they use on the inside of the cup, the stock pads and the dekonis don't have any lining so i have no idea why they added this. I guess its a dandruff guard or something, the thing i don't like is that it touches my ears so it makes a bit of noise. Not a big issue since you can always just cut them out but i thought it was worth mentioning. All in all, I think these represent a great buy since they're 1/4 the price of Dekoni's and they're available to ship right away.

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.

Super comfortable, still breathable and still sounds great. Quality is good and fits the Edition XS well. I could not use the Edition XS with my glasses, the slightest head movement would cause a squeaking noise due to the fabric material sliding against the glasses frame. This solves that entirely and is more comfortable on the skin while still being more breathable compared to fully leather/pleather pads.

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.

Installed on Ananda Nanos. Seemed to tame the peaky highs and add some warmth and weight to the notes. Comfort is higher than oem. Install was a breeze BUT they come with this fabric pictured over the driver that oem pads do not. I took a sharp pocket knife and cleanly sliced it off. No need double the fabric over the driver imo. For the price they are amazing. And quick delivery, shipped from amazon not china.