Sennheiser Earpads and Headband Pad for HD 280 PRO (2016 Version), HD 280 Silver, HMD 280/281 Headphones

Excellent product that fits well and functions as intended. It's a bit of a finicky install, but be patient and take your time.

My old Sennheiser 280 Pro Headphones pads were definitely getting old and shabby. I was glad to find exact replacement pads. The pads (3) came in a little plastic bag - no instructions. A little tricky at first to installment. I found it easier to start re-inserting the ring from the side and stretch around both directions. It took a little work but is doable. Same with the head band - start from the middle and slowly stretch to the ends. They fit and sound great, my phones seem new again.

The head pad was difficult to install, had to use a hairdryer to heat it. Ear pads weren’t as bad. Made the headphones like new so that’s nice but $35 seems expensive when a whole new one can be had for $80.

I've had my Sennheiser HD280 headphones for ten years now. Just in the last week or two, one of the earcups ripped on the inner lining. It was an unfortunate occurrence but understandable with headphones purchased in 2010.I love the HD280s, though, and I did not want to replace them if the earcups could be replaced.My main concern, though, was how frustrating the process would be of replacing the earcups on the headset. The majority of the negative reviews on this product highlight an excruciating ordeal of getting these new earcups to fit properly.I'd like to address the criticism in my review:Yes, the earcups have a tight lining that will make it less than ideal for replacement, but it's not a horrible experience. It's a five- to ten-minute process that is made easier with certain tools and techniques. I used a thin, blunted tool on a Swiss Army knife to gently push the lining into the crevice as I worked the material around the oval ear backing. You may also want to stretch the material before starting, gently plying it with your fingers to help widen its reach. The more you stretch the earcup around the oval ring, the further you will get the material with each try.I only had to replace one earcup, and it took between 5 and 8 minutes. You can get both of them done in 15 minutes.And the result is an extension of life for a fantastic headset. I'll hopefully have these another ten years. $30 is worth the price, and the replacement process is not an arduous or Sisyphean task like so many reviewers seem to suggest.If you want to keep your headphones but need new earcups, this is a great solution to that problem.

Works as they should :-)

Great seller. the products brought sound quality and comfort back and were easy to apply. Thank you!

I wanted to buy original Sennheiser pads figuring they would be a perfect fit. Before you start go to YouTube and watch the official instruction video. The video gave me an understanding of what needed to be done but these are still a royal pain in the a#* to install. I got them on but boy I hope I never have to do this again. While putting the pads on my finger poked through the covering on the inside headpiece itself. Not sure if this will be an issue in the headphone performance or not. ( picture is attached) I am really disappointed in the fit of the head band. The new headband is different from the original and I like the original better. The new pad is longer than the old one and does not lay perfectly flat between of the raised portion of the headpiece. The old one fit in between this portion but the new one lays over these and will not lay flat. After finally getting it installed it has a sharp edge that will not lay flat because of the headpiece raised portion. Overall I am really disappointed in these. Original OEM pads should fit like the originals.

The ear pads on my >10yr old HD280 Pro were separating from the "ear muff" band. Hot glue won't work either.Cost of a new headset will be about 90 dollars or more if I upgrade. I purchased the OEM replacement pads at $35 and have no regrets. I certainly cannot buy a better headset for $35 and and only use the headset with a laptop.The installation is easy (I install a lot of bicycle tires for friends) taking no more than 15 minutes.I am satisfied with the having my Sennheiser restored to original quality.