Geekria Replacement Ear Pads Compatible with Sony MDR-1A, MDR-1ADAC Headphones Ear Cushions, Repair Parts with Video Guide (Black)

Look at the instructions!!! The pads have left and right sides. I don’t know why it matters, but look for the correct side. More important, much more important, practice putting the rings on and off, without the pads!!! Seems the rings also have an orientation for right and left. Most important of all, get good at the rings perfect and neat with no force at all, you need no force at all, before you even put the new pads on the rings. If you do this, they will stay on!!! There are 6 little clips and I forced and forced and forced until I broke one clip on each side! Even after missing a clip on each side bottom, they still stay snug enough.

When the original ear-pads for my MDR-1A's suddenly fell apart where they were glued, I wasn't sure what to do. These were my favorite headphones and I didn't want to have to buy another $300 pair. I found these on Amazon and they are just what I needed. They fit perfectly and feel just like the original Sony pads. They are a bit thicker, but that has no impact on the sound. I suspect that the people who had problems with them fitting properly, either got them for the wrong headphone model, or they didn't take the time to align the plastic ring in them before they tried to install them. Overall, they seem to be well made and they are a very good value.

Pros: Installation process was easier than I thought it would be -- took me 10-15 minutes. Process was exactly as shown in the youtube video, and I didn't encounter any of the issues with fit as mentioned in some other reviews. Cons: Comes with a plastic tool to detach the old earpad cushions, and the head immediately snapped off the tool. However, I just used a flathead screwdriver which I found much easier anyway. The new cushions fit comfortably on my ears and look identical but have a stiffer, less premium feel. Overall I'm glad I made the purchase. My old cushions were falling apart so the new ones are preferable even if the quality isn't quite identical.

I purchased the brown color and these have wider openings than the stock pads. I used to feel the housing against my ears with the stock pads but these must be thicker because i no longer feel them. Very comfortable. Installation wasn't too difficult maybe 5-10 minutes. Snapping them back into place was probably the most difficult part. I feel that many of the negative reviews may be due to incorrect installation. There is very clearly a bottom portion with a seam and a thicker backside to the cushions. The left and right side are not interchangeable. I recommend looking closely to figure out which is which prior to installing.

Maybe I’m a Tard but this was not as simple as the video. Once I finally got them on my headphones are like new!!

Solid replacement for MDR-1ABT. There are notches in the backing to attach to the MDR-1A, so when you're using them as a replacement for the MDR-1ABT, some of these notches are visible from the sides. Is minor and hardly noticeable, so no deduction for stars. The foam is higher quality than the original MDR-1ABT foam, which is thin and inconsistent (the left original pad was thinner than the right original pad). These pads are cut with precision and are even on both sides. They also look more "professional" and not as "mashed up" as the original MDR-1ABT earpads. Sound-wise, they IMPROVE the overall sound. Bass is tighter & less muddy, while the highs are more detailed and "airy". Overall soundstage is improved because the pads hold your ears a bit further from the drivers, vs. the original which were quite thin and pressed your ears up against the driver.

The earcups, in my personal opinion, are just as comfortable as the originals. I haven't noticed any change in audio quality. The right earcup will go on real easy, the left earcup's clips will never line up with the holes. You are most likely going to have to mash the earcup against the frame to get the plastic ring to clip in. Whoever measured the holes for the left earcup did not do a good job. I had a tear in mine after about 6 months. These headphones are kept in their bag 24/7 when not in use.

I just received these, today. So, I opened the pack and removed one of the old headset pads (the left first.) I checked the placement of the holes of the new pad with the old. After removing the retainer ring out of the old pad and tried placing it in the new one. I found out that the ring did not fit. In fact, it was larger than the new pads. I checked to make sure I had the left pad instead of the right; Low and behold, both new pads had black on the insides of the sleeves. (I had watched a video on how these pads are installed, prior to receiving them, and showed the inner linings of the left sleeve was black while the right had red. In other words, they sent me two left pads???) So, I tried to do my best to fit the left one on the left ring without ripping the sleeve and finally got it on and had the dickens of a time trying to snap it on the left speaker. I had the same trouble for the right side. So the pads are on and I tried the headset on and played a couple of tunes. Well, the new pads were not as plush as the old ones were and the sound from the headset sounded more tinny. (The old pads, even though damaged, still gave a more full smooth bass sound and nice smooth treble.) All in all, I do not recommend these pads. Try another set of pads that may be more easier and/or comfortable and will hold the sound better. I will keep these till they ware out, but I will not be purchasing a pair of these again! The only good thing was the little tool that came with the pair. It will come in handy when I purchase a pair of headset pads from another company.

Significant improvement over stock earpads. Memory foam hugs your ears, perfect seal for minimal sound leakage. 10/10

It took some time but to line them up and they look like they are new, and fit and I love them. I'm going to get another pair, love them.

Questi cusconetti sono perfetti come sostituzione di quelli originali che dopo un pò di anni iniziavano a perdere i pezzi nelle orecchie. Il materiale è arrivato in una confezione bianca come da foto. Putroppo nella confezione non ho trovato nè le istruzioni per la sostituzione tantomeno un link ad un video ad una procedura. L'unico modo per sapere come procedere è di cercare su Amazon l'articolo.

The best that the Money can BUY!! If you are having an MDR1A then this earpad is the suitable one. I will even say it is better than the Original.

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