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If you want to protect and restore the headband of your Audio Technica M-series headphones, choose Voarmaks M50X; if you need a sturdy, space-saving place to hang multiple headsets on a study desk, choose JAKO Headphone Stand. These two are not really rivals — one is a cushion cover for a specific headband, the other is a clamp-on hook rack for your whole desk. I'll break down what each actually does so you can stop comparing and start buying.
• Voarmaks M50X — biggest strength: dual-layer neoprene construction (a stretch cover plus a wrap-around tape layer) that cushions the headband and hides existing wear without glue or residue.
• Voarmaks M50X — biggest trade-off: it is not a universal accessory. It is built around Audio Technica ATH M-series headbands (M50, M50X, M50XWH, M50XBT, M50XBT2, M50S/LE, M40X, M40, M30), so it will not fit arbitrary headphone shapes.
• JAKO Headphone Stand — biggest strength: a reinforced three-hook aluminum alloy clamp with a foldable center hook and a claimed load capacity up to 50KG, mounting under a desk with no drilling.
• JAKO Headphone Stand — biggest trade-off: it holds headphones, it does not improve them. If your headband is flaking or uncomfortable, this stand does nothing for that.
• Who each is for: Voarmaks M50X is for Audio Technica M-series owners whose headband is worn, cracked or uncomfortable. JAKO Headphone Stand is for anyone juggling several headsets, cables or bags on a shared or study desk.
Think of Voarmaks M50X as a tailored jacket for one family of headphones. The stretchable neoprene molds to the curve of an ATH M-series headband, and the extra tape layer wraps over the top to trap flaking material and debris in place. That second layer is the interesting part: no glue, so no sticky residue on your headband, and no need to peel anything off later. It adds a soft padding layer too, which matters if you wear your M50X for long listening blocks.
Who should skip it? Anyone who does not own an Audio Technica M-series headphone. There is no point stretching a cover designed for a particular headband profile over a different brand and hoping it looks intentional. And if your headband is in perfect condition and you like it exactly as it is, you do not need this yet — it is prevention and repair, not a sound upgrade. The item itself is light (39 g) and slim (9.45 x 3.66 x 0.1 inches), so it adds almost nothing to the headphone once fitted.
JAKO Headphone Stand: Who It's For
JAKO Headphone Stand solves a different problem: where do the headphones live when they are not on your head. The design is a three-hook rack in aluminum alloy — one foldable center hook plus two fixed hooks — that clamps under the edge of a desk using a metal screw mechanism. No tools, no drilling, no holes in your furniture. The clamp grip is described as firm and non-slip, and the aluminum build is meant to resist bending or wobbling, including with heavier gaming headsets.
The 50KG maximum load capacity is the headline number, and it changes how you can use the thing. A single pair of headphones is nothing to it, so the practical reality is three hooks doing three jobs: one headset, a second headset, and cables, a small bag or a backpack on the third. That makes it genuinely useful on a study desk where a laptop, a monitor and a headset are already fighting for surface area. The foldable middle hook rotates back when unused, so the stand does not stick out into your space when you are only hanging one thing.
Who should skip it? Someone with one pair of headphones and a tidy desk who is happy leaving them flat on the surface. This is an organizer, not a necessity. It also does nothing for headphone comfort, wear or sound — the data sheet lists no noise control and no electronics at all. It is a hanger, and it should be judged as one. One practical note: it is an under-desk clamp, so you need a desk edge thick enough and accessible enough to clamp onto. Very thick or lipped desks may not suit it.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for worn or flaking headbands → Voarmaks M50X. The dual-layer neoprene cover is built precisely for that problem.
• Best for holding several headsets at once → JAKO Headphone Stand. Three hooks, one of them foldable, versus a cover that holds nothing.
• Best for any headphone brand → JAKO Headphone Stand. It is described as a universal fit for most PC gaming headsets, office headphones, over-ear and on-ear designs.
• Best for a small shared or study desk → JAKO Headphone Stand. Under-desk clamping clears the desktop entirely, and the foldable hook keeps the footprint minimal.
• Best for long listening comfort → Voarmaks M50X. The double-layer construction adds a soft padding layer the bare headband does not have.
• Best for durability under weight → JAKO Headphone Stand. Aluminum alloy and a 50KG load rating, which is far more than any headphone collection needs.
• Best if you need both jobs done → buy both. They solve unrelated problems and do not overlap at all.
In my opinion, these are not competing products, so the honest answer is that most people only need one of them — and which one depends on the problem in front of you. If you own an ATH M50X or another M-series headphone and the headband is showing wear or getting uncomfortable during long study sessions, I would buy Voarmaks M50X. It is a small, specific fix that addresses a real annoyance. If your issue is clutter — multiple headsets, cables and bags piling up on a study desk — I would buy JAKO Headphone Stand instead, because no cover will ever tidy your desk. If you fall into both camps, get both; they are complementary, not alternatives.
In practice, "universal" describes a headphone or accessory that is designed to work with a wide range of devices or headphone shapes rather than one specific model. A universal headphone stand, for example, fits most over-ear and on-ear designs regardless of brand. A product like Voarmaks M50X is the opposite — it is model-specific, made for Audio Technica's ATH M-series headbands.
Are headphones universal?
Most wired headphones with a standard 3.5 mm connection work across phones, laptops and controllers, which is why people call them universal. But fit is a separate question. Headband size, clamp force and earcup shape vary a lot between models, so a cover or cushion made for one headband — like the Voarmaks M50X — will not fit just any pair.
Many gaming headsets use the same 3.5 mm jack and can be used with consoles, PCs and phones, so the connection side is often universal. Physically, though, gaming headsets vary widely in size and weight, which is exactly why the JAKO Headphone Stand is described as a universal fit for most PC gaming headsets and heavier sets — the hooks do not care what brand is hanging on them.
No. They solve different problems. Voarmaks M50X protects and cushions an Audio Technica M-series headband; JAKO Headphone Stand stores headphones off your desk. Buy the cover if your headband is worn or uncomfortable, and the stand if your desk is cluttered. If both apply, they work fine together, and you can check the current price on Amazon for each before deciding.
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