WC Wicked Cushions Extra Thick Earpads for Sony WH1000XM4 Headphones - Soft PU Leather Cushions, Luxurious Noise Isolating Memory Foam, Added Thickness Without Disabling On/Off Sensor | Black

Rating: ★★★★★ Product Description: I purchased these earpads for my Sony WH1000XM4 headphones, and I am extremely satisfied with them! Quality: The quality of these earpads is impressive. The material is durable and feels pleasant to the touch, and the extra thickness provides exceptional comfort. Functionality: I've noticed an improvement in sound quality since I installed them. The noise isolation is more effective, and the bass is deeper, offering a richer and more immersive audio experience. Ease of Use: The process of replacing the earpads was very simple and quick. The instructions were clear, and I managed to replace them without any issues. Design: The design is attractive and ergonomic. They fit perfectly on the headphones and add a touch of style and comfort. Value for Money: I believe these earpads offer excellent value for money. The investment is well worth it for the improvement in comfort and audio quality. Recommendation: I highly recommend these earpads to all Sony WH1000XM4 owners. If you want to enhance your audio experience and comfort, WC Wicked Cushions are the perfect choice!

Nothing wrong with the pads that came with my XM4’s but they did make my ears a bit hot. So, I looked at all the reviews and decided to try these replacement ear pads. I’m very happy with them: more comfortable and my ears don’t get as hot. No reduction in sound quality, noise cancelling, or operation of sensors. I have fairly large, odd shaped, ears from years of rugby abuse but these ear pads gave improved what was already a reasonably confortable headphone set. A bit of wind noise when I have on sunglasses but no worse, and possibly better than the originals. I like them and glad I bought them.

I bought these to replace my original XM4 earpads, which were heavily worn. Replacing the pads is very simple; just make sure you have a prying tool or butter knife to unlatch the old pads and clip the new ones in place. Compared to my worn-out pads, these are very comfortable. I can wear them for longer periods of time without ear pain. They do not appear to interfere with the sensor within the headphones to detect if they are removed. These also appear to have extra thickness compared to the stock pads. This is beneficial for comfort and longevity, but I believe it has some consequences. In terms of sound and ANC, despite what other reviews have said, it is important to know that these will not inherently improve quality. The thickness of the pads does actually add a nice bit of sound separation compared to the stock pads. But initially, I found the sound to be veiled and muddy. Additionally, I noticed ANC initially to be worse, with increased noise from higher frequency, wind noise and a sea-shell effect. However, after about five days, these qualities have improved as I adapted to the change of the sound signature, the pads have conformed more to the shape of my ear, and they have slightly compressed. Ultimately, if your XM4 earpads have lost their bounce and are flaking, these are a good replacement. Their price is in line (if not a tiny bit more expensive) with alternative brands. Just understand that you need to wear them in for a couple of days and that they'll not magically improve the sound or ANC of your headphones.

I originally bought these in June 2024, It's now December 2025 and I've just replaced them with a new pair, I think that's testament enough for how durable these are, I bought these originally because the default pads are thin enough that my ears touch the inside of the headphones, but with these they don't. They're comfy enough that I've worn them for probably 8+ hours a day for a year and a half with no issues. I finally had to replace them because they were just getting tattered and a bit unhygienic after such a long time, but I only kept them going for so long because they refused to quit. My previous headphones were Sennheiser PXC 550's and I'd have to buy new earpads every 6 months because they'd be literally falling apart with the foam actually spilling out of the faux leather, but with these, even though the faux leather deteriorated as it inevitably will, it has a second inner layer of fabric that holds the foam in and keeps its shape that all my other headphones (sennheiser and AKG) don't have any fall apart entirely. Honestly I could have kept them going but I knew it was time for a fresh pair.

Very nice product. Comes with instructions in the bag. Good quality built. The synthetic material is a step down from the original sony supply vegan leather but it's not less comfortable on the ears and surprisingly feels less hot, which is a good thing. Their printed instructions and YouTube channel provide clear instructions which was nice. Easy peasy. The inner dimensions are slightly smaller than the original si if your ears were already tight you'll probably notice the small change, but they're thicker which is nice. CON: Subpar sound isolation compared to the original. Not sure whether due it's to the foam being more firm it's not sealing well or if sound is passing through the foam. If possible get original pads. The TLDR: Built Quality: 5/5 Comfort: 5/5 Sound isolation: 2/5 Ease of installation: 5/5

I was disheartened when the stock pads on my Sony xm4 started to go flat. They flattened so much that my ears started to touch the headphone drivers. I contacted Sony who said they’d replace them under warranty but I’d have to send them off and it’s take up to 6week turn around. I googled replacement pads and found the wicked cushions website. They seemed decent enough and at only £20 I thought it was worth a try. OH MY GOSH ARE THEY AWESOME. They are thick and plush giving a good distance from my ears. But nice and soft to give a snug fit. They don’t affect the effectiveness of the noise cancelling. The headphones are perfect again. The design is awesome and a nice change from the stock black. They were really easy to fit when you follow the instruction video on YouTube. Takes 2mins at most. They have a bigger padding than the original Sony pads were when I first got them. Nice and comfortable. I can’t comment on how well they will fair over time but a week in, I’m mega impressed and very happy with my purchase. In fact I bought 3 pairs in case I need more in future as a backup (and I see Amazon stock of these going fast). Buy them if your default xm4 pads have gone flat. You won’t regret it.

TL;DR the noise cancelling is significantly worse, and the build quality is so bad that the right pad broke in 3 months. I bought these earpads because my the inner fabric of my original ones got greasy and built up dirt from direct contact with my ears. The one positive thing I can say for these replacements is that the firmness of the foam creates a larger space, preventing the issue which caused me to buy them. The rest is, unfortunately, negative. The firmness of the foam prevents the earpads from creating an effective seal, significantly reducing the quality of the noise cancellation. Wearing glasses, the firm foam creates higher pressure on the sides, which is uncomfortable. Ultimately, though, the build quality is what sealed them as a bad purchase. The structurally supporting plastic in the right pad snapped, seemingly of its own accord, which made it impossible to stay clipped in. Since my old earpads have had a chance to dry in the last few months, I wiped the foam outer rings gently with a warm moist cloth, and cleaned the inner fabric with a warm dilute solution of laundry detergent. They are like new, and swapping them back in, I realise just how bad these replacements were. Replace the originals if you must, but I will certainly be trying to maintain and care for them, instead. And don't go for these ones!

My ears would hurt after using the WH 1000mx4 headphones all day, as I am a student. This product has totally fixed this problem as the extra padding gives much more room and comfort. I have noticed an improvement in noise canceling, albeit not much. I suspect this will differ from user to user. Installation was quite easy, however, the only thing that would make this product 100% would be to include a tool to remove the original padding from the headphones. I used a butterknife as suggested in the video, but I found this somewhat risky due to concerns that I would scratch my headphones. Overall, top quality product and performs exactly as described.