Replacement ear pads recommendations

[Hammettf2b]

I have some Audio Technica ATH-M50's and they work great but my ears get sore after a longer period of use. I think its because of my glasses. Can anyone recommend some ear pads that will help with this?

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[H3ckt1k]

Stop wearing glasses

 

[Hammettf2b]

Stop wearing glasses

Not helpful. Like at all!!!

 

[tacogeoff]

i would second the stop wearing glasses comment.

jokes aside I have the same issue.

 

[sigma six]

I've heard in the past that Brainwavz does really great and comfy aftermarket pads, and it looks like they do some AT specific stuff as well. Check it out.
Brainwavz Earpad Guide

 

[Suxnet]

I don't wear glasses but I was having a similar issue with them becoming uncomfortable and also flaking. I replaced them with Brainwaz suede pads and they are much more comfortable and should be more durable too. They do however change the sound of the headphones so keep that in mind.

 

[guinness]

I bought some Wicked Cushions velour pads for my m50x's back in February, and I've been happy with them. I wear glasses as well, but I never had a problem with pressure with any of my cans, but obviously YMMV, but I do find velour a bit more comfortable.

The wicked cushions pads are considerably thicker than the stock ones, and another reason I got the velour, is because the vinyl eventually disintegrates too, but they do have vinyl pads too.

 

[Hammettf2b]

I bought some Wicked Cushions velour pads for my m50x's back in February, and I've been happy with them. I wear glasses as well, but I never had a problem with pressure with any of my cans, but obviously YMMV, but I do find velour a bit more comfortable.

The wicked cushions pads are considerably thicker than the stock ones, and another reason I got the velour, is because the vinyl eventually disintegrates too, but they do have vinyl pads too.

I actually purchased these before I saw this post and was about to post an update about it. They are much thicker than the original ones as you say and also much softer. It hasn't had any noticeable effect on sound for me either. So far so good.