Dekoni Audio Earpads for Sony WH-1000XM5

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is one of the best-selling noise-cancelling headphones ever made. However, the original earpads are often the first component to show signs of wear. Over time, they lose their shape and the coating can start to peel around the seams, while the headphones themselves may still have years of use ahead of them.

Dekoni Audio offers a high-quality upgrade for this. The replacement earpads are available in four different versions, all featuring Dekoni's high-density memory foam. This combination provides long-lasting comfort and a secure seal, which is essential for the effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) of the WH-1000XM5.

Choice Suede

Choice Suede is the comfortable and breathable option. The surface is made from 100% vegan synthetic suede with a soft, velvety texture that feels comfortable against the skin from the moment it touches the ears. The material also provides a light grip, helping the WH-1000XM5 stay securely in place without requiring additional clamping pressure.

Thanks to its improved breathability, Choice Suede retains less heat than smooth leather. This helps keep the ears more comfortable during long listening sessions and reduces the chance of heat and moisture build-up.

For users who wear the WH-1000XM5 for hours at a time, for example while relaxing on the couch, Choice Suede is an excellent choice.

Choice Leather

Choice Leather combines a premium look and comfortable feel with an attractive price. The soft synthetic PU leather is 100% vegan, supple and quiet during use. It feels considerably more refined than lower-quality standard earpads and avoids the typical crinkling or rustling associated with cheaper materials.

The earpads form a clean seal around the ear and help preserve the excellent isolation of the WH-1000XM5. Combined with the same high-quality memory foam used in the Elite series, Choice Leather offers an excellent balance of comfort, durability and value.

A versatile upgrade for everyday use.

Protein Leather

Protein Leather is the premium choice in the range. The material uses specially formulated eggshell protein leather, designed to closely replicate the softness and suppleness of human skin.

The material is thinner, lighter and softer than traditional cowhide leather, helping to reduce pressure around the ears during extended listening sessions. At the same time, its excellent seal helps maintain the outstanding isolation of the WH-1000XM5.

The matte finish and premium appearance are reminiscent of the materials used by Japanese audiophile brands for their high-end headphones.

For those looking for maximum comfort without compromising isolation, Protein Leather is the luxury choice.

Alpine

Alpine is designed for users whose ears tend to get warm quickly. A thermal barrier layer sits between the outer material and the memory foam, acting as a heat sink. Instead of allowing heat to build up around the ear, it draws heat away and distributes it across the surface of the earpad, allowing it to dissipate more effectively.

While traditional earpads can become increasingly warm during long listening sessions, Alpine helps move that heat away. The earpads retain the same high-quality memory foam and secure seal needed to preserve the isolation and ANC performance of the WH-1000XM5.

For users who regularly take their headphones off because their ears get too warm, Alpine is the ideal choice.