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If you want a model-specific replacement pad built for one exact headphone, choose V-MOTA Earpads Leather Compatible; if you need a general-purpose, noise-isolating pad for 600/500-series headphones, choose HOMSFOU Earpads Noise Isolation.
• V-MOTA's biggest strength: it's a purpose-built replacement for the Sony MDR-XB650bt, using a memory-sponge and leather build with a stated 1-year warranty covering normal wear.
• V-MOTA's biggest trade-off: it fits that one headphone model (and its variants), so it's the wrong buy if you own anything else.
• HOMSFOU's biggest strength: it's designed around noise isolation and an acoustic seal, with breathable, skin-friendly leather and a fit meant to suit a wide range of ears.
• HOMSFOU's biggest trade-off: the fit is generic rather than model-specific, and the manufacturer lists no warranty at all.
• Buy V-MOTA if you own the Sony MDR-XB650bt / MDRXB650bt and want the closest thing to an original-spec pad with warranty backup.
• Buy HOMSFOU if you want to quiet down outside noise on a 600/500-series headphone and prefer a softer, breathable feel from day one.
V-MOTA's pad is a repair part first and a comfort upgrade second. It's explicitly compatible with the Sony MDR-XB650bt (and MDRXB650bt), and the model number on the pad itself matches that headphone. If your original pads have flaked, cracked or flattened, this is the direct swap — same footprint, black leather, and a pair (two pieces) in the box. The listing even points to a tutorial link, which tells you the brand expects you to install these yourself rather than pay someone.
The material story matters here. V-MOTA builds the cushion from a memory sponge core wrapped in leather — the same combination headphone makers themselves use — and describes the surface as ultra-soft. The claim that stands out is "lossless sound," which in plain terms means the pad is shaped so it doesn't smother the driver or muffle what you're hearing. For an on-ear or over-ear replacement, that's the whole point: you want your headphone back, not a different-sounding headphone. The pads also carry a stated compliance with European ROHS environmental requirements, which is a materials-safety note rather than a sound-quality one, but it's the kind of detail that matters if you care what sits against your skin for hours.
HOMSFOU Earpads Noise Isolation: Who It's For
HOMSFOU approaches the same job from the opposite direction. These pads are sold around one idea — noise isolation — and the design is built to seal. The listing talks about forming "an important acoustic seal," which is the mechanical reason pads block outside sound: a good seal keeps noise from leaking in around the edges. HOMSFOU also says the memory cushion blocks outside sound while retaining the original character of your headphone's audio, and that the pads preserve fidelity rather than dull it.
Comfort is the second pillar. The padding is described as internal, super-soft, durable and flexible, with maximum ear comfort for all-day listening. Two phrases stand out for anyone who's fought stiff replacement pads: "no need to break these ear pads in — they feel [good] from the first day," and a skin-friendly, breathable, moisture-absorbing surface. Breathability is the detail I'd flag for commuters and long-session listeners — leather pads that don't breathe get sweaty, and HOMSFOU explicitly claims otherwise.
Installation is pitched as easy to mount and detach, and the pads are framed as a fix for old, broken, cracked or damaged earpads and headband covers. The fit is described as elastic enough to suit different ears, and the replacement is made to be comparable to original pads in material. The size is listed as roughly 4.72 x 3.54 x 1.18 inches, and the product is aimed at 600/500-series headphones.
Who should buy it: people on 600/500-series headphones who want a quieter listening environment — open offices, buses, trains, shared rooms — and who value soft, breathable padding over exact model matching. Who should skip it: anyone who needs a guaranteed match for a specific non-600/500 headphone, and anyone who wants warranty coverage, because HOMSFOU lists no warranty. In my opinion, the noise-isolation framing is the honest reason to pick these: you're buying a seal and a softer feel, not a factory part.
• Best for exact model fit → V-MOTA Earpads Leather Compatible. It's built for the Sony MDR-XB650bt / MDRXB650bt by name and model number.
• Best for blocking outside noise → HOMSFOU Earpads Noise Isolation. The acoustic-seal design is the entire point of the pad.
• Best for long listening sessions → HOMSFOU Earpads Noise Isolation. Breathable, skin-friendly leather and no break-in period claimed.
• Best for warranty peace of mind → V-MOTA Earpads Leather Compatible. Stated 1-year warranty with unlimited replacements for normal wear in 365 days; HOMSFOU lists none.
• Best for preserving your headphone's original sound → V-MOTA Earpads Leather Compatible. Marketed as "lossless sound," with a memory-sponge and leather build matching what manufacturers use.
• Best for a wide range of ears → HOMSFOU Earpads Noise Isolation. Elastic, universal-style fit versus one specific Sony model.
• Best for a straightforward repair of worn or cracked pads → both work, but only V-MOTA is a direct swap for the MDR-XB650bt.
• Best for material-safety reassurance → V-MOTA Earpads Leather Compatible. Stated ROHS compliance for the materials used.
I'd buy the V-MOTA Earpads Leather Compatible — but only because the fit is the thing I can't compromise on. If you own the Sony MDR-XB650bt, a model-specific pad with a memory-sponge and leather build, a 1-year replacement warranty and a tutorial for install is the lower-risk purchase. The HOMSFOU pads are genuinely appealing if noise isolation and breathable all-day comfort are your priorities on a 600/500-series headphone, and the seal-focused design is a real advantage in loud rooms. But the missing warranty and the generic fit tip me the other way. In my opinion, match the pad to your exact headphone first, then optimize for quiet.
No — it's a third-party replacement, not an official Sony part. It is, however, made specifically for the MDR-XB650bt / MDRXB650bt, uses a memory-sponge and leather build, and is sold in pairs.
They're designed to. The listing centers on an acoustic seal and a memory cushion that blocks outside sound, which is how pads reduce noise — by sealing the gap around your ears rather than actively cancelling sound.
HOMSFOU leans hardest into comfort, claiming a breathable, skin-friendly surface and no break-in period. V-MOTA also uses soft leather over memory sponge, but sells itself more on fit, sound preservation and warranty than on all-day wear.
V-MOTA states a 1-year warranty with unlimited replacements within 365 days for normal tear and wear (not human-caused damage). HOMSFOU lists no warranty. For current pricing on either, check the price on Amazon.
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