WC PadZ Nova Pro Wireless & Nova Elite - Replacement Earpads for Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless & Nova Elite, Made by Wicked Cushions, Thicker, Softer & More Comfortable | 90's White

I love how these are a bit thicker than the originals. The problem with the originals is that they are too shallow and so the insides constantly graze the edge of my ear. At one point I even developed a blister from the abrasion! After installing these upgraded cushions, I haven't had to worry about it again. The sound isolation is still great, they're comfortable, and fairly easy to install.

Just got the black upgraded ones for my Artics Nova Pro Wireless headset. My old ones had the PU leather worn down and gone and noise cancelling didn't seem liked it worked anymore. I understand that this headset doesn't have the greatest noise cancelling, but it did help bring it back. It is a noticeable difference in noise cancelling and comfort. I am impressed enough that I may pick up the silicone headband for the headset now. And giving the purchaser a 15% discount on their next purchase was a good idea. It got me haha

These have a fit that is much more 'over ear' than the original 'on ear' fitment. They're also deeper than the originals - so there is more room for your ears. As a result, they're much more comfortable. The quality of the materials and the way they look and fit on the headphones is perfect and probably better than the originals too. They took less than a minute to swap. Stop looking and just buy them.

Much more comfortable compared to their WC Freeze. Though I notice that my ears are still touching the ANC knob even with it on. Personally I'd like more thickness so that I don't feel the knob but otherwise a alright product. To be fair to WC the arctis nova pro wireless's knob isn't their fault.

Comfy cool and a great fit for a replacement. I was worried it wouldn't be as good of quality as the original ones but they certainly are.

Easy to install, perfect replacements for worn out bose ear pads

They were great while they lasted, but they only survived ~15 months. I own 8 pairs of over-ear headphones and have replaced earpads on many of them over the years. Unfortunately, Wicked Cushions have proven to be the least durable earpad, stock or replacement, I have ever encountered. Both pads failed the same way at the same time after barely more than a year, and the warranty is only 365 days, so I can't even have them replaced. Alternatively, I have earpads on other headphones that have held up for over a decade. I'm very gentle with my electronics, so this kind of failure after only one year is simply unacceptable. They look great, and they felt great at first, but they absolutely did not stand the test of time. I will not buy these again.

TL;DR: Overall: 3/5 @ $27.95 + Feel/comfort + Looks - Noise seal - Durability So let's get the positives out of the way: overall, I liked how they felt and looked. When I first replaced my old NPW stock earcups, I did notice a slight decrease in the noise reduction, maybe an issue with how well these cups seal to my head, but that in itself isn't a dealbreaker for me. The feel on my head was better, and they weren't worn and flaking like my beat up stock earcups, so they were to my satisfaction in those regards. That said, the stock earcups didn't have to be replaced for about a year and half, which is when they started flaking (I wasn't the best at caring for them, to be fair). These earcups both tore at the upper seam, one at ~38 weeks in and the other about a week later (purchased early Jan '24, tore late Sept '24). The picture attached is from today, Oct 16, 2024, and both are pretty gross now that the inner foam is exposed to my skin. I use these headphones almost daily, so I don't expect them to be able to last forever, but less than a year is a bit disappointing. On the plus side, they haven't flaked much at all, besides a small few blemishes that may have been from bumping or scratching them due to user error. I am more diligent about cleaning them and wiping them of excess moisture and oil, so that may be a factor there. All in all, a 3/5 score seems about fair, for the pleasant experience and feel, the slight decrease in noise reduction, which can be a big deal for some users, and the less-than-stock durability. Definitely could be a worthwhile purchase if you're aware of what you're getting into.