AHG Ear Pad Installation for Sennheiser HD800 and HD800S 

Excellent video, thank you! I got a pair of the perforated sheepskin AHGs, they did arrive with scrims, but I put the original ones back anyway. As someone with a small head (sometimes taking childrens' sized hats) I found that the AHGs did make a difference. Yes, the headphones aren't very tight, but they're definitely giving more of a clamp now, in a pleasant way. It stops the headband from resting too hard on my head, which usually happens because the clamping force isn't enough to stop the headphones sliding down. It's a very large headset. I did notice that the better grip did mean that the headphones did feel a bit warmer than usual, but that's to be expected anyway because of the different materials. Soundwise I did notice a tighter bass, but it's very early days and I haven't really had time to listen to much yet. I'm looking forward to giving them a full workout!

Love the pads and your video tutorial is gold. Thank you very much!

Thank you for making these, really digging it compared to the stock pads

I left the scrim in the cup while attaching the new ear pads on the HD800S, worked out fine. Initial impression is that they feel more comfortable than the stock alcantara pads. Thanks for posting this video!

installation instructions begin at 3:20

Finally a decently price leather replacement - have just ordered it, looking forward to trying it out.

Just got my today and have to say this are awsome! Im honest in my opinion! Like these really make these HD800 to HD800S i mean convert :D But no means a bad way!

the price to "performance" is off the charts. i strongly recommend these.

Thanks for the video I installed them but there's one part that is still loose on both pads that won't "click" it's very frustrating. It's the same location on both pads at the top of the ear

$40 bucks vs $75 originals is a no brainer. Just installed these and they're just as good, if not, better than official pads.

I've had the HD 800s for some years now so the original pads had to be replaced. Bought these in march 2022 and can confirm the build quality is good if not great. 😊 They add some bass in the low frequencies but they narrow the soundstage a bit (or more?). They require far less cleaning than the original ones, aspect which is truly wonderful. 👌 Nonetheless, since I wear my headphones literally every single day, I thought of cleaning them up for the 1st time, with the New Year and all. Nonetheless, after carefully watching the video a few times, upon removal, one of the pads broke in 2 places. I found that that they attach much harder to the frame compared to the originals, thus requiring far more significant force to remove. 😑 The plastic thing didn't help me much. I also have small hands and thin fingers so I could feel which was what inside. The 2nd pad I managed to successfully remove using a small-size flathead screwdriver. 🤗 I used to clean the original pads once every month, max. once every 8 weeks (depending on the season) so I'm quite familiar with the headphone's design. It's quite a pity they broke because I truly enjoyed them on several levels. 😔 A bit disheartening...

Looks promising, is it possible if you guys made a version with like a velour material that comes in contact with the skin? I like she touch of leather when i hold it and I like how the shape resembles the original one as well but I am so used to the soft alantara type of material touching my skin. I think a good reference would be the hybrid material types from the Hifiman Ananda. If you guys can adapt that combination of material I will buy! Good job!

Hi, I’d like to know if the perforated sheepskin version of these affect the sound signature of the HD800? Is the soundstage affected as much?

I had just made an order, how long it takes deliver to Sydney Australia?

Can anyone comment on how these change the sound signature, stage, imaging on HD800S? Also do these add any clamp force? I love my HD800S but hate how easily they move around when I turn my head or look down. I feel like I’m constantly adjusting them.

Do you need that mesh thing inside the headphones? Will it sound clearer without it???

Hey mate, can I order these pads and deliver it to Indonesia? Cheers

Just got mine. Major disappointment. The other pad just doesn't fit properly and I think I actually got PTSD from removing them, even with this guide. Returning these and opting for the stock ones instead.

Are these real leather? Also do you have any offers or promo codes I could use to buy these? Thanks

I do not think thats true, the type of material matters alot and it is not due to your ear getting use to the sound signature...people that roll earpad a lot will know, leather will produce more pads than materials like valour, so beware.

Scrim? wtf lol... never heard anyone call it that