Superlux HD-681 Ear Pads Velour

I have the Superlux HD-668Bs headphones, not the HD-681s, and I took a calculated risk that these pads would fit. I can confirm that they fit perfectly! The HD-668Bs use the same size cans with a slightly differently design if you look.

From what I can tell and from the feel, I think they have used memory foam to make the ear pads, but I'm not 100% sure. Whatever type of foam they have used it's very good quality and quite firm. It's not the cheap, soft, weak type of foam with no strength; it holds its shape against the clamping force of the headphones and is very supportive. The velour is good quality as well.

My headphones are now a lot more comfortable to wear and I can have them on for hours without discomfort. They don't sweat-up like the supplied leatherette ones because the pads can breathe and wicks any moisture away.

I just wish these pads would have come as standard on my Superlux HD-668B Headphones in the first place; they are miles better.

Well worth the money and highly recommended.

I've had a pair of Superlux HD-668 B headphones for almost a decade now (still going strong), but regrettably it took me many years to discover the wonder of these ear pads. My biggest gripe with the aforementioned headphones was always the comfort. The faux leather pads that they come with are less than stellar. These ear pads however, even if intended for the HD-681, fit perfectly on the 668-B and they are really quite good for your comfort. For this price it's hard to point out anything bad to say. I also tried some AKG velour pads for the AKG K-240/270/271 on these headphones which are much more expensive. The difference is negligible. The AKG pads are a little firmer towards the inner cup, so to speak, but I didn't find them any more comfortable than this Superlux variety. Excellent!

Due to the Superlux way of putting the ear pads on, it's a bit difficult to put them, but considering you only have to do it once, it's definitely not an issue.
After spending 5 mins carefully stretching them onto the headphones, I immediately noticed they are much more comfortable compared to original firm leatherette ones.
With the stock ear pads my ears would start hurting after 3-4 hours, but with these Velour ones this doesn't happen for up to 5-6 hours (I didn't try to keep the headphones on longer than that).
So overall, I would definitely recommend this as an upgrade if you have any issues using the headphones for long periods.