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If you want a drop-in refresh kit made specifically for your Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 — with a one-year warranty and cleaning wipes in the box — choose GEVO Ear Pads Replacement; if you need one set of pads that covers a whole family of Skullcandy models (Crusher Wireless/ANC/Evo/540, Hesh3/ANC/Evo and Venue ANC) and you'd rather have a removal tool included, choose Hmoke Replacement Ear Pads. In my opinion, both are solid options for a comfortable bluetooth headset for office use, and the deciding factor is which exact headphone model you own — not padding quality, since both lean on memory foam and protein leather.
• GEVO Ear Pads Replacement — biggest strength: precision fit aimed only at the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2, with protein leather, high-density memory foam, enhanced thickness for better noise isolation, a one-year warranty and two wipe pads included.
• GEVO Ear Pads Replacement — biggest trade-off: that same precision is a hard limit. GEVO states its pads are not compatible with any other headphone model, so if you own anything but the Crusher ANC 2, this set is the wrong buy.
• Hmoke Replacement Ear Pads — biggest strength: broad compatibility across many Skullcandy over-ear models, plus a plastic removal tool in the box so you can swap pads in a few minutes.
• Hmoke Replacement Ear Pads — biggest trade-off: broad fit means you must confirm your exact model before ordering, and the design is described as matching the original rather than adding thickness for extra isolation.
• Who each pick is for: GEVO for Crusher ANC 2 owners who want a targeted, thicker replacement; Hmoke for owners of the wider Crusher/Hesh/Venue family who want one kit with a tool and a fresh look.
GEVO builds this set around one headphone and one headphone only: the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. The product description is blunt about it — these ear pads are not compatible with any other model, and the brand specifically calls out that they do not fit the original Crusher ANC. That sounds restrictive, and it is, but it's also the point. When a pad is cut for a single chassis, there's no guessing about whether the mounting ring will seat properly or whether the cushion will sit flush against the earcup.
The materials are the part office users will notice most. Protein leather over high-density memory foam, with slow rebound, so the cushion eases back into shape instead of crushing flat over a long workday. GEVO also emphasizes enhanced thickness, and the practical effect of a thicker pad is more material between your ear and the outside world — which is why the brand frames this set around noise isolation. If you take calls in a shared space, that extra barrier is doing quiet work on the low hum of an open office. It won't replace active noise cancelling, but it gives the ANC a better starting point.
Installation is tool-free: pull the old pads, then work the new ones onto the headphone along the back edge of the pad. GEVO fixes the cushion with tight stitching, which the brand presents as a durability point — less chance of the pad peeling away at the seam. In the box you get two earpads and two wipe pads, and GEVO backs the set with a one-year manufacturer warranty. Buy GEVO if you own the Crusher ANC 2 and want a purpose-built replacement. Skip it if your headphones are any other model — the fit simply isn't there.
Hmoke goes the opposite direction. Instead of one model, this set is aimed at a spread of Skullcandy over-ears: Crusher Wireless ANC, Crusher Evo, Crusher 540, Hesh3, Hesh ANC, Hesh Evo and Venue ANC. That's a lot of ground for a single pair of pads, and Hmoke is upfront that you should confirm your headphone model before buying. If you own more than one pair of Skullcandy headphones, or you're replacing pads on a model that's a few generations old, this breadth is the whole appeal.
The cushion recipe is close to GEVO's: high-density slow-rebound memory foam wrapped in soft protein leather. Hmoke's pitch is comfort over long sessions — the pads shape to your ears, stay comfortable during extended wear, and feel soft from the first time you put them on. For an office headset that lives on your head for hours of back-to-back meetings, slow-rebound foam is the right call because it keeps its shape instead of packing down.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 owners → GEVO Ear Pads Replacement. It's built for that exact headphone, with no cross-model ambiguity.
• Best for owners of multiple Skullcandy models → Hmoke Replacement Ear Pads. One kit covers Crusher Wireless/ANC/Evo/540, Hesh3/ANC/Evo and Venue ANC.
• Best for maximum noise isolation → GEVO Ear Pads Replacement. GEVO specifically calls out enhanced thickness as the reason its pads isolate better.
• Best for a first-time pad swap → Hmoke Replacement Ear Pads. The included plastic removal tool takes the guesswork out of prying off the old pads.
• Best for a low-maintenance office setup → either, with a caveat. Both use protein leather and slow-rebound memory foam, so both suit a comfortable bluetooth headset for office use — pick by model, not by material.
• Best for a quick refresh look → Hmoke Replacement Ear Pads. The pads are described as matching the originals, which keeps the headphone looking factory-fresh.
• Best for buyers who want extras in the box → GEVO Ear Pads Replacement. Two wipe pads come with the set, handy for keeping protein leather clean.
• Best for warranty confidence → a tie. Both GEVO and Hmoke list a one-year manufacturer warranty.
For office use, I'd buy the GEVO Ear Pads Replacement — but only if I owned the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2. The single-model focus, the thicker cushioning aimed at better noise isolation, the included wipe pads and the one-year warranty make it the cleaner, more deliberate choice for that headphone. If my headphones were a Crusher Evo, Hesh3 or Venue ANC, I'd take the Hmoke Replacement Ear Pads instead and use the bundled tool for a quick swap. Either way, check the current price on Amazon before you commit, and confirm your headphone model first — that detail matters more than anything else in this comparison.
You can, but over-ear headphones are bulky and the earcups press against your head when you lie on your side. Neither GEVO nor Hmoke is marketed as a sleep product — both are replacement cushions for Skullcandy over-ear headphones, so they're aimed at listening and calls, not sleep.
Slide the headband over your head so each earcup sits fully over your ear, not on it. With these pads, the slow-rebound memory foam shapes to your ear over a few minutes, and the protein leather seals around it — that seal is what gives you the noise isolation both brands describe.
The earcup should enclose your whole ear with the cushion resting flat against your head and no gap at the top or bottom. GEVO's thicker pads and Hmoke's original-style fit both rely on that full contact, so adjust the headband until the seal is even on both sides.
Snug but not tight — enough pressure to keep the seal, not so much that it aches after an hour. Both GEVO and Hmoke use high-density slow-rebound memory foam with protein leather to reduce pressure over long wear, which is exactly what you want from a comfortable bluetooth headset for office use.
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