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If you want one set of replacement pads that covers a long list of budget Sony, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and Logitech headphones, choose HIQUE 70; if you need thick, slow-rebound cushions specifically for Skullcandy Crusher and Hesh models, choose Voarmaks Earpads. These two look similar on a search page — both are black protein-leather ear cushions — but they are built for completely different headphones, and that single fact decides the whole comparison. Pick the wrong one and no amount of foam quality will save you, because the pad simply won't seat on your ear cup.
• HIQUE 70 — biggest strength: a 70 mm round pad that fits a wide spread of older Sony MDR/ZX, Audio-Technica ATH, Sennheiser HD 25-family and Logitech headset models, with protein leather over upgraded memory foam.
• HIQUE 70 — biggest trade-off: it is a glued, round 70 mm pad, so it only works on headphones with that exact cup geometry — and installation demands you strip every trace of the old adhesive first.
• Voarmaks Earpads — biggest strength: roughly 1.2 in / 3 cm of slow-rebound memory foam that adds real depth, which matters most for larger ears and long sessions on Skullcandy Crusher and Hesh cans.
• Voarmaks Earpads — biggest trade-off: the compatibility list is narrow and explicit — it fits Crusher Evo, Crusher Wireless, Crusher 540 Active, Crusher ANC, Hesh 3 Wireless, Hesh ANC, Hesh Evo and Venue ANC, and nothing else.
• Who each is for: HIQUE 70 for owners of the older, widely-cloned round-cup headphones listed above; Voarmaks Earpads for Skullcandy Crusher/Hesh owners who want maximum cushion depth and a tighter around-ear seal.
The HIQUE 70 is a 70 mm round replacement cushion, and that measurement is the whole story. It is listed for Sony MDR-V150, V250, V300, V100, V200 and V400, the DR-BT101, ZX300, ZX100 and DR-ZX102DPV, a batch of Audio-Technica models including ATH-SJ3, ATH-SJ5, ATH-FC7, FC700, FC707 and RE70, plus Sennheiser HD 25, HD 25SP, HD 25-1, PC150, PC151 and PC155, and the Logitech Premium USB Headset 350. That is a genuinely broad net for a single pad size, and it covers a lot of headphones that people still use daily for office calls, editing and casual listening.
Who should skip it? Anyone whose headphones aren't on that compatibility list, and anyone who doesn't want to deal with adhesive. This is a glue-on pad, and HIQUE is blunt about the key step: remove the original adhesive completely before fitting the new cushions. If residue stays behind, the new pad won't sit flat. If you've never done it, watch an installation video first — HIQUE points buyers toward YouTube tutorials, and the description's advice is to remember exactly how the old pad came off, because it goes back on the same way. In my opinion this is a solid, sensible buy for reviving a pair of older round-cup headphones you'd rather keep than replace.
Voarmaks Earpads: Who It's For
Voarmaks takes the opposite approach: one narrow fitment, done deeply. These pads are made for Skullcandy Crusher Evo, Crusher Wireless, Crusher 540 Active, Crusher ANC, Hesh 3 Wireless, Hesh ANC, Hesh Evo and Venue ANC. Voarmaks is equally clear about what they do not fit — Crusher ANC 2, Crusher 360, the wired Crusher 1.0, Hesh 360, Hesh 540 ANC and other headphones are all off the list. So the first thing to do is confirm your exact model, because "Crusher" alone isn't specific enough.
Where these pads earn their keep is thickness. At roughly 1.2 in / 3 cm, they add meaningful depth compared with many standard replacements. The practical effect is that your ears sit further from the hard inner cup, which is exactly the problem people with larger ears run into — that dull ache where the driver housing presses against the ear after an hour. Voarmaks also says the fuller cushion structure creates a closer around-ear seal, which can improve passive isolation and make music, calls and games feel more closed-in. Note the wording: this is a design expectation, not a promise of active noise cancelling.
The foam is slow-rebound memory, wrapped in protein leather, and the goal is a soft 360° cradle that adapts around the ear rather than squashing it. For long gaming sessions, work calls or travel, that's the right priority. The trade-off is installation. Voarmaks recommends using your index finger as the pressure point and tucking the back lip into the ear cup groove little by little, and suggests following their installation video rather than improvising. Snug-fitting pads reward patience. Voarmaks also lists a warranty, which is worth knowing if you're the type who wants a fallback.
• Best for old Sony MDR / ZX headphones → HIQUE 70. The V150/V250/V300/V100/V200/V400 and ZX-series models are explicitly listed.
• Best for Audio-Technica ATH or Sennheiser HD 25-family owners → HIQUE 70. The ATH-SJ, FC and RE70 models plus HD 25, HD 25SP, PC150/151/155 are all covered.
• Best for Skullcandy Crusher or Hesh owners → Voarmaks Earpads. Crusher Evo, Wireless, 540 Active, ANC, Hesh 3, Hesh ANC, Hesh Evo and Venue ANC only.
• Best for larger ears or ears that touch the driver housing → Voarmaks Earpads. The 1.2 in / 3 cm thickness is the specific fix for that pressure.
• Best for passive isolation and a snug around-ear seal → Voarmaks Earpads. The fuller cushion is designed to seal more closely.
• Best for hygiene-driven replacement on a widely compatible round cup → HIQUE 70. The pitch is comfort, fresh foam and blocking out old sweat buildup.
• Easiest mental checklist before buying → HIQUE 70. Its long list of round 70 mm headphones means many buyers can confirm compatibility at a glance.
• Least forgiving if you guess wrong → Voarmaks Earpads. Its compatibility list is tight, so a model mismatch means the pads won't work at all.
If I had to pick one, I'd buy HIQUE 70 — but only because I'm judging it on reach. It fits far more headphone models, covers common Sony, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and Logitech cans, and gives you protein leather over memory foam for a straightforward refresh of an old pair. That said, if you own a Skullcandy Crusher or Hesh, the Voarmaks Earpads are the better match, and I'd choose them without hesitation: the 3 cm depth and slow-rebound foam are aimed squarely at long-session comfort. In my opinion, the headphone you already own decides this — not the pad.
It comes down to your model. HIQUE 70 is a 70 mm round pad for the listed Sony MDR/ZX, Audio-Technica ATH, Sennheiser HD 25/PC and Logitech 350 models. Voarmaks Earpads fit only Skullcandy Crusher and Hesh models plus Venue ANC. Check your exact model name before ordering.
By the specs, yes. Voarmaks states roughly 1.2 in / 3 cm of slow-rebound memory foam, designed to keep your ears off the hard inner cup. HIQUE 70 doesn't publish a thickness figure — it's a 70 mm round pad with a 0.71 in overall item depth. If ear pressure is your main complaint, Voarmaks is the one built around that problem.
Neither is an active noise-cancelling product. HIQUE 70 says its upgraded memory foam enhances noise blocking by sealing your ear better. Voarmaks says the fuller cushion structure may improve passive isolation. Both are about a better physical seal, not electronics.
Both need care. HIQUE 70 is adhesive-based, so you must remove all the old adhesive before fitting the new pads. Voarmaks needs the lip tucked into the ear cup groove gradually, and they recommend their video. Watch a tutorial for your model first, and check the current price on Amazon before you commit.
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