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If you want to revive a pair of JBL over-ear headphones you already own, choose SOULWIT Replacement Ear Pads; if you need a soft, flat headband you can actually lie on while you game or sleep, choose Lullaband Sleep Headphones. These two products are not really competitors — one is a spare part, the other is a separate listening device — and that is exactly why the choice matters when you are shopping for Switch sessions, long flights or bedtime listening.
• SOULWIT Replacement Ear Pads — biggest strength: a direct replacement for worn JBL earpads, using softer protein leather and high-density foam that is stitched and glued at the inner seams so it resists splitting.
• SOULWIT Replacement Ear Pads — biggest trade-off: it makes no sound on its own. No headphones, no cable, no battery. It only works on the specific JBL models listed, and it does nothing for a headset you do not already own.
• Lullaband Sleep Headphones — biggest strength: a complete wireless listening device built around ultra-thin speakers, a breathable spandex band and a machine-washable design, with a 2-hour quick charge giving 12+ hours of playback.
• Lullaband Sleep Headphones — biggest trade-off: it is not a fidelity-first product. Thin flat drivers and an open-ear fabric band trade bass punch and isolation for comfort, so it will not replace a proper over-ear set for critical listening.
• Who each is for: SOULWIT for someone who already owns JBL E65BTNC, Live 650BTNC, Live 660NC, Live 770NC or Duet NC headphones and wants them comfortable again. Lullaband for someone who wants sound on their pillow, on a plane or during yoga without anything pressing into their ears.
Think of this as maintenance, not an upgrade. The SOULWIT pads exist for one job: to replace the cushions on a specific list of JBL over-ear headphones — E65 (E65BTNC), Live 650 (650NC / 650BTNC), Live 770NC, Live 660NC and Duet NC. If your model is on that list, the fit is designed to be exact, and the installation is described as a few-minute job. If your model is not on that list, stop here; this is not a universal pad.
What you get is a materials change. SOULWIT uses softer protein leather over high-density foam, and the brand specifically claims the pads are built so they will not go flat and cause discomfort over time. The durability angle is the interesting part: stitching plus glue along the inside seams is meant to stop the splitting that kills cheap pads. Colour is grey, and the enclosure material is leather.
The honest case for buying: your JBL cushions have compressed, flaked or started to feel hard against your ears, and the headphone itself still works fine. Fresh foam and leather can restore the seal around your ear, and a better seal is what typically brings back the low end and the sense of isolation that old, flattened pads have been quietly costing you. SOULWIT frames this as an immediate, noticeable difference — reasonable, given that the pad is the part touching your head and the part sealing the cup.
Who should skip it: anyone who does not own one of those JBL models, anyone hoping to change how their headphones sound rather than restore it, and anyone who wants a product they can use on day one without already owning a headset. There is also no stated warranty here, which is worth knowing before you commit.
The Lullaband is a different animal entirely: a Bluetooth headband with 32-ohm open-ear drivers, a spandex band in pure black, and a stated 12+ hours of wireless playback off a 2-hour quick charge. The whole pitch is pressure-free listening. The speakers are ultra-thin and flat, so they sit against the ear rather than inside it or clamped over it, which is what makes side sleeping possible.
The comfort story goes further than the speakers. The fabric is described as lightweight, breathable cooling mesh, and the entire band is machine washable once you pull the control unit out — a genuinely practical detail for something that lives against your hair and skin nightly. It also doubles as a light-blocking sleep mask for travel naps.
Use cases are broad by design: sleep, travel, exercise, yoga, meditation, office focus. As a neckband headphones for Switch alternative, it is not the same shape, but the logic holds — it keeps your ears free and your head cool during a long handheld session on the couch or in bed. It takes calls, plays audiobooks and guided meditations, and works for desk work and chores.
What it is not: a serious audio product. Impedance of 32 ohm is ordinary, the drivers are explicitly micro-sized, and an open-ear fabric band leaks sound and lets the room in. If you want thumping bass, deep isolation or a wired connection, this is the wrong purchase. It is a comfort-first device for low-volume, long-duration listening — and it does that one thing very well.
• Already own JBL E65BTNC / Live 650BTNC / Live 660NC / Live 770NC / Duet NC → SOULWIT Replacement Ear Pads. It is the only one of the two that fits your headphones.
• Want a complete listening device out of the box → Lullaband. SOULWIT produces no sound at all.
• Best for side sleepers → Lullaband. The ultra-thin flat speakers are specifically engineered to avoid ear pressure.
• Best for long battery life away from a socket → Lullaband, at 12+ hours per 2-hour charge. SOULWIT has no battery to speak of.
• Best for audio quality and isolation → SOULWIT, in the sense that restored JBL pads bring back the seal and low end of a real over-ear set. Lullaband's open-ear design deliberately does neither.
• Best for easy cleaning → Lullaband. The band is machine washable once the control unit is removed.
• Best for gaming with ears uncovered → Lullaband. If you are after ear clip headphones for Switch-style freedom from in-ear pressure, the flat-driver headband is the closest thing here.
• Best if you want touch control bluetooth headphones for Switch-style convenience → Lullaband is the wireless, hands-free pick of the two; SOULWIT adds no controls because it is a passive part.
• Best for durability against wear → SOULWIT, thanks to stitched and glued inner seams built to resist splitting. Lullaband's lifespan depends on fabric care, not seams.
In my opinion, the answer depends entirely on what you already own — and I would buy the SOULWIT Replacement Ear Pads if there is a pair of JBL over-ears sitting on my desk with flattened cushions, because that is a small, targeted fix that brings a working headphone back into daily rotation. I would buy the Lullaband Sleep Headphones if I wanted a dedicated, pressure-free band for bedtime, travel and for Switch sessions in bed, and I would accept that it is a comfort device rather than a hi-fi one. If you own neither product category, the Lullaband is the one that works standalone on day one. Check the current price on Amazon before deciding, since both are inexpensive categories where the numbers move around.
FAQ
No. SOULWIT states compatibility with E65 (E65BTNC), Live 650 (650NC / 650BTNC), Live 770NC, Live 660NC and Duet NC only. Confirm your headset model before buying, because these are model-specific pads rather than a universal fit.
Yes — that is the core design goal. The speakers are ultra-thin and flat, so they rest against the ear instead of pressing into it, and the ergonomic band is meant to adapt whether you lie on your back or your side.
They are wireless Bluetooth headphones, so they work as a hands-free listening option, and the open-ear band keeps your ears uncovered during long sessions. Just note that they are comfort-first, so do not expect the bass and isolation of a proper over-ear gaming headset.
Remove the control unit, then machine wash the band. Lullaband designed the fabric to be breathable and easy to care for, which matters for something worn against your skin every night.
It depends on what fails first. SOULWIT focuses on seam durability with stitching and glue to prevent splitting, though it lists no warranty. Lullaband carries a stated two-year warranty, with longevity tied to how well you care for the fabric and electronics.
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