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If you want one pair of ear pads that can refresh a wide range of over-ear headphones — including several HyperX Cloud and SteelSeries Arctis models — choose CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads; if you need replacement pads built specifically for JBL Tune600, T500BT, T450, T450BT, JR300BT, T510BT, T520BT and JR310BT headphones, choose Erioscar 1.
• CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads — biggest strength: a velvet-over-memory-foam build that is listed as thicker and softer than a standard pad, with unusually broad cross-brand compatibility.
• CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads — biggest trade-off: that broad compatibility list means you have to check your exact headphone model carefully, and the velvet surface is a texture choice, not a neutral one.
• Erioscar 1 — biggest strength: it is purpose-built for a specific JBL Tune and JR family, uses memory foam with soft protein leather, and ships as a left/right pair sized at 70 mm.
• Erioscar 1 — biggest trade-off: the fit is narrow by design, and it is explicitly not compatible with the Tune600BTNC — a detail that trips people up.
• Who each pick is for: CXVX for owners of HyperX Cloud, SteelSeries Arctis, Stealth 600 and other listed cans who want a plusher, fabric-feel pad; Erioscar for JBL Tune/JR owners who want a like-for-like replacement in a smooth leather finish.
CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads are aimed at people whose stock pads have flattened, cracked or simply stopped feeling comfortable — and who want the replacement to feel like an upgrade rather than a patch. The pad set pairs high-density memory foam with soft velour fabric, and the brand describes the result as thicker and softer than what you may be replacing. In practice, that combination matters most for long listening sessions: memory foam spreads pressure instead of concentrating it, and velour breathes better against the skin than a coated surface does. CXVX also claims a little better sound isolation from the pads, which is the usual side effect of getting a fuller, better-sealing cushion around your ears.
Who should skip it? Anyone who wants an exact, model-specific match to a JBL Tune headphone, and anyone who dislikes the slightly fuzzy feel of velour — this is a fabric pad, not a smooth synthetic leather one. Also skip it if you are not willing to confirm your model against the list before ordering; the compatibility is wide, but "wide" is not "universal."
Erioscar 1: Who It's For
Erioscar 1 is a single-purpose product, and that is its whole appeal. It is made for a defined group of JBL headphones: Tune600, T500BT, T450, T450BT, JR300BT, T510BT, T520BT and JR310BT. The pads use memory foam wrapped in soft protein leather, measure 70 mm in diameter, and are described as optimally adapted to the original ear pads — meaning the fit and the look should feel like the pair your headphones came with. The set includes one pair, left and right, in white.
The material choice is the headline here. Protein leather gives you a smooth surface and a comfortable feel, and it wipes clean far more easily than a fabric pad does — a real advantage if you wear these on a commute, at a desk, or anywhere they pick up skin oils and dust. Erioscar also points to the ergonomic shape for comfort and effective isolation from outside noise, so you get the seal back that worn-out pads have lost. Installation is described as simple: line the pads up with the mounts in the ear cups and connect them. That is a job most people can do in a couple of minutes without tools.
The limitation is obvious and worth repeating: this is not a general-purpose pad. If your headphones are not on that JBL list, it will not help you. And the listing is explicit that it does not suit the Tune600BTNC, which is easy to misread as "Tune 600" at a glance. If you own a Tune600BTNC, this is the wrong product. For everyone else in that JBL family, it is a straightforward, well-matched refresh in white.
• Best for HyperX Cloud or SteelSeries Arctis owners → CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads. The compatibility list names those models directly.
• Best for JBL Tune and JR owners → Erioscar 1. It is built around that exact family, with a 70 mm diameter matched to the originals.
• Best for a plush, breathable fabric feel → CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads. Velour over memory foam is the softer, more textile-like option.
• Best for a smooth, wipe-clean surface → Erioscar 1. Memory foam under soft protein leather is easier to keep tidy.
• Best for one pair covering several different headphones → CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads. The cross-brand coverage is far wider.
• Best for a like-for-like factory-style replacement → Erioscar 1. It is designed to mirror the original pads rather than change the feel.
• Best for a color that blends into a white headset → Erioscar 1. The pads are white.
• Best for a straightforward black look → CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads. The set is black.
If I were buying for myself, the deciding question would be which headphones are actually sitting on my desk. For a HyperX Cloud, an Arctis, a Stealth 600 or any of the studio models CXVX lists, I would take the CXVX Replacement Pads EarPads — the velvet and memory foam build is the more noticeable comfort change, and one set covers far more ground. If I owned a JBL Tune600, T500BT, T450 or JR-series headphone, I would take Erioscar 1 without hesitation, because a purpose-made pad simply fits better than a universal one. Neither is a universal answer; the right pick is the one matched to your model. Check the current price on Amazon for whichever you land on before you commit.
FAQ
Check your model against the list first. CXVX names HyperX Cloud 1 and 2, SteelSeries Arctis 3, 5, 7, 9X and Arctis Pro, Stealth 600 and more, plus a long list of studio and portable models. If your headphone is not named, treat it as unconfirmed.
No. The listing states it is not suitable for the Tune600BTNC, even though it fits the Tune600. That single model is the one to watch out for before ordering.
Velvet, used on the CXVX pads, is a soft fabric that breathes well and feels plush. Protein leather, used on Erioscar 1, is a smooth synthetic surface that is easier to wipe clean. It comes down to whether you prefer a textile feel or a slick one.
Both listings describe improved isolation, and both use memory foam, which is the main reason a fresh pad seals better than a worn one. The bigger factor is fit: a pad made specifically for your model, like Erioscar 1 for JBL Tune headphones, will seal more predictably than a universal one.
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