Experience extreme comfort while keeping your ear pads as cool as the other side of the pillow, with dual-layer cooling gel and hybrid PU leather with a breathable sports fabric.
Experience extreme comfort while keeping your ear pads as cool as the other side of the pillow, with dual-layer cooling gel and hybrid PU leather with a breathable sports fabric.
Experience extreme comfort while keeping your ear pads as cool as the other side of the pillow, with dual-layer cooling gel and hybrid PU leather with a breathable sports fabric.
Experience extreme comfort while keeping your ear pads as cool as the other side of the pillow, with dual-layer cooling gel and hybrid PU leather with a breathable sports fabric.
Last updated at 04/30/2026 06:02:18
WC Freeze Hybrid Fabric Cooling Gel Replacement Earpads - Compatible with HyperX Cloud, Steelseries Arctis, ATH M50X, Turtle Beach Stealth & More -
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originally posted on wickedcushions.com
I've been using these with my HyperX Cloud II headset, and can confirm that they fit. It's a bit difficult at first to get them on, but from the guides I looked at it sounds like that's expected and it's doable with a little patience.I'm not much of an audiophile so I can't comment much on how these compare to stock audio-wise, but everything sounds fine to me for what it's worth.The main reason I bought these was to try and find something that wouldn't make my ears too hot, and I have to say these do a totally fine job of that. They might be a little hotter than the stock leatherette earpads I had, but not by much and I barely notice once they're on.The big thing I noticed with the cooling gel is that it doesn't last very long. It's a bit like a pillow: it's ... MoreI've been using these with my HyperX Cloud II headset, and can confirm that they fit. It's a bit difficult at first to get them on, but from the guides I looked at it sounds like that's expected and it's doable with a little patience.I'm not much of an audiophile so I can't comment much on how these compare to stock audio-wise, but everything sounds fine to me for what it's worth.The main reason I bought these was to try and find something that wouldn't make my ears too hot, and I have to say these do a totally fine job of that. They might be a little hotter than the stock leatherette earpads I had, but not by much and I barely notice once they're on.The big thing I noticed with the cooling gel is that it doesn't last very long. It's a bit like a pillow: it's noticeably cool when it first touches your head, and then it warms up to more of a normal temperature over the next minute or two. That normal temperature is comfortable enough for me, though. The all-leather earpads I tried before these made my ears way too hot way too fast, while I can wear these for hours.The cooling effect may not be as dramatic as I'd hoped, but these totally do the job for me.
originally posted on wickedcushions.com
Having the fabric for contact areas and leather surrounding is great. Leather helps keep sound out, and the fabric means my headphones aren’t ice cold when I put them on on winter mornings. Not sure about the cooling gel, I’m a larger guy and I run a bit hot so your experience may vary, but these helped the overheating that comes from longer sessions (6-8 hours) ever so slightly, but I wouldn’t take it as a major part of the cups. Over-ear - cool, except that the hole for your ear is a little smaller than my original ones (Cloud Alpha S) so it’s a little snug, and I can’t have one side off for too long as the other cup starts to pull on the front of my ear (Tragus - Intertragal notch area) but when worn normally are decently comfortable. Would consider them again ... MoreHaving the fabric for contact areas and leather surrounding is great. Leather helps keep sound out, and the fabric means my headphones aren’t ice cold when I put them on on winter mornings. Not sure about the cooling gel, I’m a larger guy and I run a bit hot so your experience may vary, but these helped the overheating that comes from longer sessions (6-8 hours) ever so slightly, but I wouldn’t take it as a major part of the cups. Over-ear - cool, except that the hole for your ear is a little smaller than my original ones (Cloud Alpha S) so it’s a little snug, and I can’t have one side off for too long as the other cup starts to pull on the front of my ear (Tragus - Intertragal notch area) but when worn normally are decently comfortable. Would consider them again without a doubt.
originally posted on wickedcushions.com
They are truly incredible !!!I was feeling the clamping force of my ATH-M50xSTS-USB after a couple of hours and my ears were hot. Also, the opening for my ears was almost too smal and I had to adjust frequently. But the moment I've installed those replacement earpads, I couldn't believe it. The opening for my ears is PERFECT. The fact that they are more padded means I don't feel the clamping force anymore. The material is so soft you can't even feel it. And the cooling technology is out of this world. I wore them 6 hours yesterday and never felt any discomfort. Thay are, truly better than the ones provided by Audio-Technica. I'll buy another pair soon, with one of the funky design for when I don't wear them in meeting with clients. AWESOME job y'all. I'm blown away !
| Mounting Hardware | Earpads and Instruction Manual |
| Headphones form factor | Over Ear |
| Voltage | 1 Volts |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
WC Freeze Hybrid Fabric Cooling Gel Replacement Earpads - Compatible with HyperX Cloud, Steelseries Arctis, ATH M50X, Turtle Beach Stealth & More -
Free delivery
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Cooling Gel Gaming Earpads By Wicked Cushions - WC FreeZe, Black
Delivery between 4–10 May $10.54
ATH M50X Replacement Earpads - Hybrid Cooling Gel, Black
Delivery between 4–10 May $10.54
WC FreeZe - Hybrid Cooling Gel Infused Gaming Earpads Black
WC FreeZe Cooling Gel ATH M50X Ear Cushions Black
I've been using these with my HyperX Cloud II headset, and can confirm that they fit. It's a bit difficult at first to get them on, but from the guides I looked at it sounds like that's expected and it's doable with a little patience.I'm not much of an audiophile so I can't comment much on how these compare to stock audio-wise, but everything sounds fine to me for what it's worth.The main reason I bought these was to try and find something that wouldn't make my ears too hot, and I have to say these do a totally fine job of that. They might be a little hotter than the stock leatherette earpads I had, but not by much and I barely notice once they're on.The big thing I noticed with the cooling gel is that it doesn't last very long. It's a bit like a pillow: it's ... MoreI've been using these with my HyperX Cloud II headset, and can confirm that they fit. It's a bit difficult at first to get them on, but from the guides I looked at it sounds like that's expected and it's doable with a little patience.I'm not much of an audiophile so I can't comment much on how these compare to stock audio-wise, but everything sounds fine to me for what it's worth.The main reason I bought these was to try and find something that wouldn't make my ears too hot, and I have to say these do a totally fine job of that. They might be a little hotter than the stock leatherette earpads I had, but not by much and I barely notice once they're on.The big thing I noticed with the cooling gel is that it doesn't last very long. It's a bit like a pillow: it's noticeably cool when it first touches your head, and then it warms up to more of a normal temperature over the next minute or two. That normal temperature is comfortable enough for me, though. The all-leather earpads I tried before these made my ears way too hot way too fast, while I can wear these for hours.The cooling effect may not be as dramatic as I'd hoped, but these totally do the job for me.
Having the fabric for contact areas and leather surrounding is great. Leather helps keep sound out, and the fabric means my headphones aren’t ice cold when I put them on on winter mornings. Not sure about the cooling gel, I’m a larger guy and I run a bit hot so your experience may vary, but these helped the overheating that comes from longer sessions (6-8 hours) ever so slightly, but I wouldn’t take it as a major part of the cups. Over-ear - cool, except that the hole for your ear is a little smaller than my original ones (Cloud Alpha S) so it’s a little snug, and I can’t have one side off for too long as the other cup starts to pull on the front of my ear (Tragus - Intertragal notch area) but when worn normally are decently comfortable. Would consider them again ... MoreHaving the fabric for contact areas and leather surrounding is great. Leather helps keep sound out, and the fabric means my headphones aren’t ice cold when I put them on on winter mornings. Not sure about the cooling gel, I’m a larger guy and I run a bit hot so your experience may vary, but these helped the overheating that comes from longer sessions (6-8 hours) ever so slightly, but I wouldn’t take it as a major part of the cups. Over-ear - cool, except that the hole for your ear is a little smaller than my original ones (Cloud Alpha S) so it’s a little snug, and I can’t have one side off for too long as the other cup starts to pull on the front of my ear (Tragus - Intertragal notch area) but when worn normally are decently comfortable. Would consider them again without a doubt.
They are truly incredible !!!I was feeling the clamping force of my ATH-M50xSTS-USB after a couple of hours and my ears were hot. Also, the opening for my ears was almost too smal and I had to adjust frequently. But the moment I've installed those replacement earpads, I couldn't believe it. The opening for my ears is PERFECT. The fact that they are more padded means I don't feel the clamping force anymore. The material is so soft you can't even feel it. And the cooling technology is out of this world. I wore them 6 hours yesterday and never felt any discomfort. Thay are, truly better than the ones provided by Audio-Technica. I'll buy another pair soon, with one of the funky design for when I don't wear them in meeting with clients. AWESOME job y'all. I'm blown away !
Not comfortable, even for regular-sized ears. I bought these to replace my original SteelSeries Arctis 7 AirWeave earpads, which I greatly enjoyed. After a few deep washes, the original pads did not hold their shape and my ears touched the headphone drivers. The Wicked Cushions pads are thick enough to not let my ears touch the drivers, but they are too thick that they put an uncomfortable amount of pressure on my head. The ear holes are also too small for my normal-sized ears, that the tops of my ears touch the inside pleather. Pressure marks are visible on my skin after only an hour of wearing the WC pads. The inside pleather also restricts airflow, making the inside of the earpad hotter than the original pads. With my ears touching the pads and the increased ... MoreNot comfortable, even for regular-sized ears. I bought these to replace my original SteelSeries Arctis 7 AirWeave earpads, which I greatly enjoyed. After a few deep washes, the original pads did not hold their shape and my ears touched the headphone drivers. The Wicked Cushions pads are thick enough to not let my ears touch the drivers, but they are too thick that they put an uncomfortable amount of pressure on my head. The ear holes are also too small for my normal-sized ears, that the tops of my ears touch the inside pleather. Pressure marks are visible on my skin after only an hour of wearing the WC pads. The inside pleather also restricts airflow, making the inside of the earpad hotter than the original pads. With my ears touching the pads and the increased heat, there is more grease to wipe off after use. I would not recommend these with the SteelSeries Arctis 7 headphones.
I had the Astro A40s since 2013 and they finally died on me, so when I picked up the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X headphones, I was expecting a lot higher quality and for them to be as comfortable as the Astros or better. I was significantly disappointed in the stock cushions, with the opening for the ear being restrictive and muggy, along with being so thin that the driver would graze my ear. After picking up these cushions, my ears now have enough room to feel comfortable and the headphones are less constrictive on my head with the thicker cushions. The cooling gel is definitely noticeable, especially after putting them on for the first time after getting home from working in the heat and they've been at home sitting in the air conditioning. Highly recommend and could ... MoreI had the Astro A40s since 2013 and they finally died on me, so when I picked up the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X headphones, I was expecting a lot higher quality and for them to be as comfortable as the Astros or better. I was significantly disappointed in the stock cushions, with the opening for the ear being restrictive and muggy, along with being so thin that the driver would graze my ear. After picking up these cushions, my ears now have enough room to feel comfortable and the headphones are less constrictive on my head with the thicker cushions. The cooling gel is definitely noticeable, especially after putting them on for the first time after getting home from working in the heat and they've been at home sitting in the air conditioning. Highly recommend and could not be happier to spend the money on something that makes the overall experience that much better.
I bought these because I was hoping for them to be cooler than the stock cushions on my Logitech Pro X wireless headset that I use for work and wear 8 hours a day. Firstly, they are SIGNIFICANTLY more comfortable than stock cushions. I wear glasses, and having nice cushions make the headset much better for extended use. That said, I bought them specifically because they are advertised to keep you cool, and they don’t. Not at all. They are not cooling, in fact they are very warm. They do not cool you down or keep you cool at all, not even a little. They’re very comfy, so I’m keeping them on the headset over the stock cushions, but if I could go back in time I don’t think I would pay $30 for comfier cushions unless the stock ones needed to be replaced, but I’m not ... MoreI bought these because I was hoping for them to be cooler than the stock cushions on my Logitech Pro X wireless headset that I use for work and wear 8 hours a day. Firstly, they are SIGNIFICANTLY more comfortable than stock cushions. I wear glasses, and having nice cushions make the headset much better for extended use. That said, I bought them specifically because they are advertised to keep you cool, and they don’t. Not at all. They are not cooling, in fact they are very warm. They do not cool you down or keep you cool at all, not even a little. They’re very comfy, so I’m keeping them on the headset over the stock cushions, but if I could go back in time I don’t think I would pay $30 for comfier cushions unless the stock ones needed to be replaced, but I’m not returning them. Just keep in mind they DO NOT KEEP YOU COOL.
I own my beloved AudioTechnica ATH-M50x for about 8 years. it has been mostly listening to music, and high-paced gaming with rather strict requirements for sound source positioning and detailed playback of the in-game sounds.great headphones, but the ear pads are rather cheap, and started to self-desctruct in 5-6 years. all and all, I almost didn't use the headphones for 2-3 years, until found these cushions. and I've got my mind blown away :)not only the sound scene is not distorted at all if compared to the original (or maybe it became even more isolated since WickedCushions acccesories provide a bit more isolation from the outside sounds), but they are also extremely comfortable to wear.thanks to WickedCushions for their great product!
This review is for the Arctis Wireless Pro version only. The WC Freeze cushions have a smaller diameter inner (the part that directly surrounds the ear) than the stock cushions! Fhile this may or may not help with sound isolation (I haven't noticed much of a change), it also limits ear size for comfortable usage. The cooling effect is negligible in comparison to the fabric stock cushions, as well. A neutral observation is that the WCs are noticeably denser than the stock cushions. I think that the "wide compatibility" of the cushions used for the Arctis Wireless Pro model ("old Arctis" in the selection on this site used for MANY makes and models) is what leads to just a meh experience for me. In contrast, a buddy of mine that has a newer Arctis headset was over the ... MoreThis review is for the Arctis Wireless Pro version only. The WC Freeze cushions have a smaller diameter inner (the part that directly surrounds the ear) than the stock cushions! Fhile this may or may not help with sound isolation (I haven't noticed much of a change), it also limits ear size for comfortable usage. The cooling effect is negligible in comparison to the fabric stock cushions, as well. A neutral observation is that the WCs are noticeably denser than the stock cushions. I think that the "wide compatibility" of the cushions used for the Arctis Wireless Pro model ("old Arctis" in the selection on this site used for MANY makes and models) is what leads to just a meh experience for me. In contrast, a buddy of mine that has a newer Arctis headset was over the moon with his WC cushions as they were markedly better than his pleather stock cushions so YMMV based on make/model.I really wish I could give a better score as these WCs look amazing but the small inner diameter and negligible cooling affect prevent that in my case. Maybe more specific model selection (not using one size/shape cushions for an array of headphones) would yield better results for those of us "old Arctis"-type users.
| Mounting Hardware | Earpads and Instruction Manual |
| Headphones form factor | Over Ear |
| Voltage | 1 Volts |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |