Sennheiser PC38X Ear Pads Velour – Premium Gaming Replacement
🎮 Replacement Velour Ear Pads for Sennheiser PC38X
Are the ear pads on your Drop + Sennheiser PC38X flat, rough or too warm after long sessions? Swap in a fresh pair of breathable velour ear pads (ear cushions) with memory foam and get back the comfort, the airflow and the correct ear positioning your open-back headset was designed around.
Sold as a pair (left + right). Fits in minutes.
🎮 Drop + Sennheiser PC38X | 🧵 Breathable velour | 🧠 Memory foam | 🌬️ Cooler than leather | 📦 1 pair (L + R)
⚡ Order in 30 seconds
- Check your headset: Drop + Sennheiser PC38X (not the PC37X).
- Add the velour pair (left + right) to your cart.
- Swap them in and get back to your game.
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⭐ Why PC38X ear pads wear out
The Drop + Sennheiser PC38X is an open-back gaming headset, loved for its wide, accurate sound in shooters and competitive games. It is also a headset people wear for hours. Through all of it, the ear pads (also called ear cushions or earpads) are squeezed against your head, warmed up and soaked with sweat and skin oil. They are a wear part, so they compress and rough up long before the drivers or the microphone give out.
Once the foam is flat, the headset sits closer to your ears or unevenly, comfort drops and the way you hear the soundstage can change, because ear position matters on an open-back design. Fresh PC38X replacement ear pads restore that position without the cost of a new headset.
Searching for PC38X ear pads, PC38X ear cushions, Drop PC38X earpads, PC38X velour replacement or gaming headset ear pads? This page covers them all.
🎮 Made for PC38X
Designed to replace the original ear pads on the Drop + Sennheiser PC38X.
🧵 Breathable velour
A soft fabric that stays cooler than leather.
🧠 Memory foam
Spreads pressure around the ear for long sessions.
🌬️ Less heat and sweat
Airflow where it counts in a long match.
🎯 Correct ear position
Supports the soundstage the headset was tuned for.
🔧 Easy to fit
Remove, align, press. A few minutes.
📦 Matching pair
Left and right, identical on both sides.
♻️ Repair, don't replace
Keep a great headset in play.
📖 Ear pads, ear cushions, earpads: same thing?
Yes. Gamers search for the same part in many ways. For your PC38X, all of these mean the padded rings around your ears:
the most common term
same part, different word
one-word spelling
how gamers often search
soft fabric cover
new ones to swap in
the model name, two ways
the padding inside
🧵 Why velour is the gamer's choice
These PC38X velour ear pads pair breathable fabric with high-density memory foam. Unlike leather-style ear pads, velour doesn't trap heat against your skin, and it feels softer and more natural over a long session.
🌬️ Airflow
Fabric lets heat and moisture escape, so ears stay cooler.
🧸 Soft contact
A velvety surface that doesn't stick to the skin.
🧠 Supportive core
Memory foam adapts around the ear and holds its shape.
🎮 Marathon-ready
Comfort that lasts through long matches and streams.
🩺 Signs your PC38X ear pads need replacing
📉 Flattened ear pads
The foam stays dented after you press it.
🪨 Hard or lumpy foam
Parts of the pad press on your ears.
🩹 Bald or frayed velour
The fabric wears thin or pills.
🧩 Foam crumbs
Bits fall onto your desk or keyboard.
😣 Ear fatigue
You pull the headset off sooner than before.
🎧 Changed soundstage
The headset sits too close or uneven, and imaging feels different.
👃 Lingering smell
Sweat has soaked into the fabric and foam.
✅ Headset still works
Only the ear pads need replacing.
🧪 The 3-step ear pad check
- Press: push your thumb into a pad and release. If the dent stays, the foam is spent.
- Feel: run your fingers around the ring. Hard spots or lumps mean it has broken down.
- Look: check the velour and seams for bald patches or fraying.
🔎 Compatibility: Drop + Sennheiser PC38X
These ear pads are designed for the Drop + Sennheiser PC38X headset. Sennheiser makes many headsets with similar shapes, including the closely related PC37X, so check your model before ordering.
⚠️ For other Sennheiser models, including the PC37X, choose the ear pads made for them. Those pages are linked at the bottom of this page.
How to find your model name
- Check the headband or the ear cups: "PC38X" is usually printed there.
- Look at the original box or manual.
- Check your invoice or order history (Drop order, for example).
🎧 Open-back sound and ear position
On an open-back headset, the ear pads don't aim to seal you off from the room. Their job is different: they set how far the drivers sit from your ears and keep that distance even. That is what shapes the wide, natural soundstage the PC38X is known for.
When the foam is flat, the headset sits too close or crooked and the soundstage can feel off. Fresh pads restore the intended position. Pad material and thickness can also color the sound a little, so slight differences from your old pads are normal.
Good to know
- Fresh pads restore an even, correct ear position.
- Ear pads are wear parts: they do not change the drivers or the microphone.
- Results vary with head shape, glasses and how you wear the headset.
🎮 FPS, streaming and voice chat
🔫 FPS and competitive play
A steady, even fit that doesn't drift during intense rounds.
🗣️ Voice chat
Stay comfortable through hours on Discord or in-game voice.
📡 Streaming
A neat-looking headset on camera, cooler ears through long streams.
🎬 Everyday listening
Movies and music with the same comfortable fit.
👤 Who is it for?
🏆 Competitive gamers
Consistent ear position when every round counts.
📡 Streamers
Comfort through long streams and a fresh look on camera.
🥵 Hot-ear players
Anyone whose ears overheat with leather-style pads.
🎙️ Voice-chat regulars
Hours of calls without pressure on the ears.
💼 Home office
Comfortable ear pads for long calls and focus time.
🕰️ Long-time owners
Give a trusty headset a second life.
🌱 Eco-minded
Repair instead of replacing the whole headset.
💸 Budget-conscious
A fraction of the cost of a new headset.
🔧 Installation
It takes a few minutes. Work gently and evenly.
- Lay out a clean surface with a soft cloth.
- Note left and right before removing the old pads.
- Remove the old PC38X ear pads carefully, working around the edge.
- Wipe the mounting area to clear dust and old residue.
- Align the new velour ear pad with the ear cup.
- Clip or press it into place evenly all around.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Adjust for a perfect fit: no wrinkles, no raised edges, two identical pads.
🧯 If something looks off
- The pad sits crooked: check left / right and reposition it flat.
- A wrinkle shows: lift that spot, smooth it and press it back gradually.
- An edge pops up: remove it and press again around the full edge.
- Old foam bits remain: dry-wipe the mounting area before refitting.
📋 Specifications
- Headset: Drop + Sennheiser PC38X
- Product type: replacement ear pads / ear cushions (wear part)
- Cover: breathable velour fabric
- Padding: memory foam
- Quantity: 1 pair (1 left + 1 right)
- Uses: FPS and competitive gaming, streaming, voice chat, PC, everyday listening
- Installation: clip or press on, a few minutes
- Care: brush or vacuum gently; spot-clean stains only
- Not included: the headset
🧼 Care and lifespan
- Brush or vacuum the velour gently to remove dust and hair.
- Treat stains spot by spot with a barely damp cloth. Don't soak the fabric and avoid solvents.
- Let it dry completely before putting the headset away.
- Clean regularly to limit sweat and skin oil build-up.
- Hang the headset on a stand so the foam isn't crushed.
- Avoid hot cars, long sun exposure and heat sources.
- Replace both pads when wear or discomfort shows up.
❓ FAQ: PC38X ear pads
Do these ear pads fit the Drop + Sennheiser PC38X?
Yes, they are designed specifically for the PC38X. Still, check the name on your headset before ordering.
Are ear pads, ear cushions and earpads the same thing?
Yes. They are different names for the same part: the padded rings around your ears.
Do they fit the Sennheiser PC37X?
Not necessarily. The PC37X has its own ear pads, linked at the bottom of this page. Always match your exact model.
Are velour ear pads better for gaming?
For long sessions, many players prefer velour because it breathes better and keeps ears cooler than leather-style pads.
Do replacement ear pads affect the sound?
They restore the correct ear position and fit, which supports the sound the headset was designed for. Material and thickness can color the sound slightly, so small differences from your old pads are possible.
Will they make the headset block more noise?
No, and that is not their purpose. The PC38X is an open-back headset, so the ear pads are about comfort and ear position, not isolation.
When should I replace my PC38X ear pads?
When they are flat, hard, bald, frayed or uncomfortable, or when the fit feels uneven.
What are they made of?
Breathable velour fabric over high-density memory foam.
Are these original Sennheiser or Drop parts?
No. These are compatible replacement ear pads designed for the PC38X.
How do I replace PC38X ear pads?
Remove the old ear pads carefully, wipe the mounting area, align the new ones and clip or press them on evenly. The guide above covers every step.
Do I need tools?
No. It takes only a few minutes.
Should I replace both ear pads?
Yes. Both sides wear at the same rate, and a matching pair keeps the fit and the soundstage balanced.
How do I clean velour ear pads?
Brush or vacuum gently and treat stains spot by spot with a barely damp cloth. Don't soak the velour and avoid solvents.
My headset still works. Is it worth changing the ear pads?
Yes, that is the ideal case. You keep a working headset and renew only the worn part, at a fraction of the cost of a new one.
How long do replacement ear pads last?
It depends on how long you play, how much you sweat and how you store and clean them. Regular cleaning helps preserve the foam.
What is included in the order?
One pair of velour ear pads (left and right). The headset is not included.
🎧 Another Sennheiser headset to refresh?
Closely related: our Sennheiser PC37X velour ear pads. We also have ear pads for the Sennheiser HD 450BT, the Sennheiser HD 380 PRO and the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO.
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