Which replacement ear pads will fit these discontinued headphones?
September 14, 2023 8:16 PM Subscribe
I have some SoundPEATS A2* headphones, no longer made. I like the headphones and want to keep using them, but the ear pads are falling apart. Assuming I won’t be able to find actual replacements for this model, which inexpensive pads will be a close enough size, shape, and fitting?
* Not sure what’s up with the product title on Amazon—they are neither “Earbuds” nor “In-Ear”, but over-ear headphones as pictured.
Some images grabbed from other listings/reviews of the same headphones (sorry for the spurious “adult” warning—I assure you there is nothing NSFW within). They are a bit more oval than round, and they fit on with a stretchy collar that goes into a groove, vs. some Beats-compatible replacements that seem to attach with adhesive backing.
* Not sure what’s up with the product title on Amazon—they are neither “Earbuds” nor “In-Ear”, but over-ear headphones as pictured.
Some images grabbed from other listings/reviews of the same headphones (sorry for the spurious “adult” warning—I assure you there is nothing NSFW within). They are a bit more oval than round, and they fit on with a stretchy collar that goes into a groove, vs. some Beats-compatible replacements that seem to attach with adhesive backing.
I can't speak for sure to the size, but that looks similar to both the shape and attachment method of my Sony MDR-7506s. Here is a replacement for that model.
posted by O9scar at 12:28 AM on September 15, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by O9scar at 12:28 AM on September 15, 2023 [1 favorite]
The replacements O9scar linked to are from Wicked Cushions, who make a pretty large array of aftermarket replacement pads (but not specifically for SoundPeats) - maybe email them for assistance? They may have something that will work pretty well with the headphones you have. The "collar in a groove" mounting method isn't uncommon so it may just be a question of matching up sizes. (I will vouch for their quality - I have a set of pads from them for Beats and a couple of sets of their AirPods tips and they've been real good.)
posted by mrg at 2:02 PM on September 15, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by mrg at 2:02 PM on September 15, 2023 [1 favorite]
If you decide to go the email-the-company-for-assistance route, you might also look into Dekoni Audio and Brainwavz, two other big players in replacement headphone pads.
posted by box at 2:26 PM on September 15, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by box at 2:26 PM on September 15, 2023 [1 favorite]
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