Headband Cover for Audio Technica ATH M50, M50X, M50XWH, M50XBT, M50XBT2, M50S/LE Headphones, Replacement Headstrap Pad Repair Part (Black)

I looked forever to find this product, black, but for the ATH M40. It just didn't exist in any color other than brown (ew). So I bought this one, which is for the ATH M50, and it fits just fine. Anyone who doesn't want a brown replacement cover for their black ATH M40s, should consider just buying this one instead. The one main negative to this product is in the installation directions. They aren't great. Despite that, I was able to do this in less than fifteen minutes. Anyone with enough patience and skill can manage this if they take their time, use common sense, and carefully observe how the old one was put together. Everything you need is included, even a piece of tape for the headphone wire and the screwdriver you need for disassembly. Removing the old one was simple, and getting the new one on was only slightly tricky. This could be due to the fact that I was putting an ATH M50 cover onto an ATH M40 but they're so similar in size that I doubt it. It's just a bit of a tight fit, which is necessary to preserve that factory look. Practice getting the alignment right before you remove the backing from the tape. Once you stick the tape onto the headband, carefully stretch the fabric around the band until the foam section is correctly aligned, stick the velcro together, and reassemble. I had to manage the wire inside the headband and make sure it didn't get pinched during reassembly, I don't know if that would be the same on the ATH M50. I assume so, because there is a piece of tape in just the right spot for you to stick the wire on to hold it still. The tape isn't super-sticky but it doesn't need to be; the velcro is doing the heavy lifting there. Despite being used for headphones not in the recommended list, fit and finish were just fine. The material feels about the same as what I replaced, just typical pleather over a thin foam cushion. The foam is thicker in this replacement than what was originally in it. That's a plus. And, the color matches. After installation, the headband replacement looks like it belongs there. It looks really close to factory, actually. It only lacks the brand name logo that the original had, and I don't care about that. The cushion is slightly thicker, which adds a small amount of comfort to what was already a comfortable-to-wear headphone. Looking at it now, no one can tell I've had these for almost a decade. Very pleased with this product and would recommend.

Fits well, looks great, and fits very similar to OEM. I use these headphones every day, so heavy ware had my old leather tattered (over 4 years of use!) haven't had these on long but will update on how they hold up! Just as comfortable as OEM, my foam was a bit work from all the use on the old pad so it's nice that they give you a new foam pad.

The product bundle includes the replacement headband, a screwdriver for the headphone clip screws, a spare strip of adhesive, and a set of written directions with illustrations. I feel that if one reads and studies the instructions carefully first then the process is quite easy. The replacement headband has small notches to help effectively guide where it should line up with the original hardware. Test the alignment once before exposing the adhesive and you should be fine. Once attached the replacement leather is thinner than the original but still soft and comfortable. It flattens out nicely and fits in with look of the headphones. It does exactly what I needed with little fuss, and extended the life of my headphones.

Feels similar to OEM, no branding, easy to install but the velcro strip makes noise when expanding the cups to pull them over your head.

My original headband was falling apart and this replacement was reasonably priced. It doesn’t say Audio Technica on it but it was easy to install. Only time will tell how long it lasts. Overall I’m happy with my purchase!

Solid! Looks brand new.

This made my headphones good as new! I had so many black flakes falling from the last headband cover so I’m hoping this one lasts a long time as well. The OEM cover had been flaking for at least a few years and I’ve had my M50s since 2011-ish.

The headband cover is undersize with respect to the M50X. You will not be able to stretch the cover to clip under the plastic cover ends of the M50X. I had to use duct tape finish these ends. Its a pity - because the soulwit material is otherwise very nice.

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Having just replaced the ear cups on my AT MX 50's I felt like I should colour match the headband. Out of the box you get the replacement headband, a precision Phillips head screwdriver, a piece of two sided tape and an easy to read instruction sheet. On inspection, It's clear that the leatherette headband material is exactly what Soulwit uses on their replacement ear cups. And that makes sense to me where colour matching is concerned. As you can see, it's a perfect match! Comparing it to the factory original, it feels comparable where suppleness is concerned. Removal of the original cover does require you to unscrew the plastic covers and cut the stitching. But that's easily done with scissors or a stitch ripper if you have one. Don't be alarmed if the plastic covers stick a little as they have some two sided tape on them. Mine pulled off easily enough. Preparing the new cover is as simple as peeling the velcro closure open and unfolding the entire assembly. The replacement headband comes with two sided tape pre installed so you may not need the separate piece included in the box. Although you could use it to freshen up the ones under the plastic covers if you wanted to. Or, you inadvertently do what I did and install the headband "backwards". Which may not be an issue for you depending on your use case. If you don't mind having the seam from the velcro closure facing forward, do nothing. Yes, I could just wear my headphones backwards, but that isn't conducive to my podcast set up and would show on camera. So I removed the cover and repeated the entire assembly process a second time. Which is no fault of Soulwit in any way. Just be mindful of where you want the seam. The installation itself is really straight forward. Line up the headband, press it firmly in place. Fold the cover over the band. Close the velcro and replace the plastic covers. As I really wanted the headband to match the ear cups, I can say that this replacement headband accomplishes that perfectly. It feels more or less as comfortable as the factory original. Obviously you lose the Audio Technica branding with this one, but if thats important to you then you shouldn't be considering it in the first place. But for me this is 100% a solid replacement / upgrade, and I totally recommend it.

オーテクのATH-M50xのヘッドバンドが加水分解でボロボロになってしまったので購入。 かなり簡単に交換できて感動しました。 ドライバーと詳しい説明書も付属するので、これだけ買えば誰も簡単に交換できると思います。 仕上がりのキレイさも申し分ありません。 またボロボロになったらリピートします。

The replacement headband was super easy to install, it's well-made, comfortable and looks good.

Fits well, pretty easy to mount. Quality seems fine, gave new life to old headset!