Review: BOSE QC35 Replacement EarPads

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In this video we Look at the 2 different types of Ear Pad Replacements you can get for you Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
(QC25, QC35, QC35II, QC15)
We review the Aftermarket Set of Ear Cushions
and the Factory from Bose the Manufacture Set of Ear Cushion.
Long story short, I am happy Bose gives customers the Opportunity to Replace their used Ear Cup Pads for a new Pair in the event that we want to Refresh and Rejuvenate our Headphones - close to when we had first purchased them - Brand New
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[@user-jg9rp5qf4g]

Your ear cushions are flawless after 3 years?! You're like the 1% of people with these headphones.

[@Chrisshao]

⭕️💯

[@johnbevelagua]

Simply he does not use them. After everyday meetings for 2 years... they decomposed like low hanging shit.

[@Chrisshao]

@@johnbevelagua dauym . Hot tAke! :D

[@ArcticZombie]

I assume it’s also because he doesn’t have glasses. Glasses cause the ear pads to wear down faster as well.

[@Agneolisiin]

For me, both disintegrated basically on cue after 24-30 months, but after very heavy daily use, so I was actually 100% happy, bought original ones to replace them.

[@FW25]

No joke I’m actually wearing QC35s with after market pads and I thought it’s noteworthy to mention that the noise cancelling is about 30% of what it was with the factory cups... I will be buying new ones from Bose.

[@Chrisshao]

Whoa, ok - how long have you had them?

[@FW25]

@@Chrisshao just under 2 years. I've been in aeroplanes with them on and the noise suppression was amazing... All my other family members had that slight deffness you get after a long flight but no such problem for me thanks to the QCs. I wouldn't have that much faith with the current aftermarket pads i've got on them though.

[@DennisvanLeeuwen]

Same problem here. With the after market pads my noise cancellation was almost reduced to none.

[@Iridiumcosmos]

The OEM cushions are more pliable so they can seal around the ear better. Aftermarkets don’t seal the ear properly considering how firm they are and have reduce pliability. That’s probably why.

[@nutterstattoos]

I noticed this immediately too for anybody looking this up in 2024!!

[@richardkelly1036]

I have 35 II for 2 years so I need to replace the ear pads one is come part And was looking at after market ear pads I saw your video I know now that I will go with Bose replacement I Like the feel of them thank you

[@Chrisshao]

you can always return them if don't like them!

[@sndr1310]

Had my qc35s for 3.5 years and just now I have to replace my earpads. They're great headphones.

[@Chrisshao]

Wow yeah man 3yrs, nice run 🏃‍♂️

[@MangoNutella]

I bought cheap ones for $ 8 - 9 and they work totally fine. Noise cancelling and sound quality is as perfect as when I bought them.

[@Chrisshao]

What’s the product link?

[@MangoNutella]

@@Chrisshao I bought them on Ebay, so I don't know

[@gjm456]

I moved to the Philippines. I just ordered a pair of A/M for less than $5 inc. shipping. (surely China) but from the videos of installation , they appear decent quality. I'll know soon.

[@Prisonbull]

Bought the fake ones since Bose did not ship to my country for a while. In short, noise cancelling was halfway gone, listening to music at high volume gave me instant earache (which never happened with the original ones), and the base was way too loud. Plus you could hear what was being played on your headphones without putting them on. So, if you buy premium headphones, purchase genuine replacement parts. You'll save yourself the frustration.

[@basicallyedward]

I bought mine set of earpads aftermarket in 2022. Had them like a half a year and they are soft, the "leather" is also some what smooth compared to some cheaper brand headphones that I have tried on.

[@WillyFranklinOnBass]

The firmness of the foam pads will have an effect on a couple things. Comfort over extended periods of time, and the acoustic seal (air seal) you get between the headphone and your head... Bose spares no expense to do things right and EVERYTHING is designed a certain way for a reason. Like, the reason you can see through the Bose cover is because it passes more air... If you want your headphones to perform like they were engineered to, buy the factory set... ...and just to be sure, did your dad have to eat the whole ear pad, or just a small piece?? :)

[@Chrisshao]

😥yes to your point 😅

[@davewray9909]

I wonder if the firmer aftermarket ones bleed less, which I find a problem as I like the level very high when I record.

[@WillyFranklinOnBass]

@@davewray9909 I'd say give them a shot and see what happens...

[@WillyFranklinOnBass]

@@davewray9909 Hey Dave, I'm thinking that the firmer ones don't allow air to pass through as well as the factory ones do... The firmer ones probably make your head sweat after a shorter while too... (Just guessing, but it seems logical..) :)

[@Chrisshao]

☝️

[@MikeKirkham]

Great video - exactly what I wanted to know (although comment on the differences in acoustics would have been nice); going factory for the comfort!

[@LaPageduGrognon]

I have two QC35. I had to change the pads on the first one. I didn't find a supplier who sends in my country. I bought aftermarket. I can compare the two items. Factory : you still have noise cancelling After Market : no more noise cancelling.

[@megalojustice2469]

does the aftermarket durability matches the factory ones ?

[@Chrisnuzzo76]

If I was to hear that the aftermarket set starts falling apart after 6 months to 1 year and the factory last 2+ years I'd go with factory. But until I see that comparison I'll go with aftermarket. Bose already got $220 of my money for the headset, factory replacement pads should be free the first time and $25 after that.

[@lcfsoft]

I didn’t do anything crazy with mine, only work meetings, and out of the box ones only lasted me a year and a half. Ordered “fake” ones on eBay, will see how it goes.

[@ednercarle7837]

Let me know how it goes to you. I bought 1st a fake one and as this blogger said the original feels softer and a bit thinner than the fake ones. So what happened is a bought a fake one in summer and since it's hot and the temp is around 30 plus it felt a bit heat on my ear that I didn't experience on the original one. But now I'm using the fake one on fall season which falls on 5 degrees it doesn't feel any heat, but I still bought a new ones earcup that I got just today and wanna test in the upcoming summer if the original will makes my ear a little heat. It's just that original are pricey that they should be, to be honest if they sell it for 20 bucks, they will get many customers.

[@bmubi998]

Hey , how is your fake ones i just want to buy some and in japan they dont have the cushions that i want(color) so i thinking about going for the fake ones.

[@lcfsoft]

After 4 months of heavy daily use they are perfectly fine!

[@bmubi998]

@@lcfsoft thank you for the reply i ma going to buy

[@hanalei412002]

@@lcfsoft thank you

[@ellanoirarora8750]

My ear pads barely lasted for a year and those came in the original box of my qc 35....So was mine fake...??

[@Chrisshao]

Depend how you use it, like maybe sweat in them? And your climate location

[@ellanoirarora8750]

that might actually be the reason why that happened...

[@DigiDriftZone]

How are the replacement earpads holding up after almost a year of use?

[@Chrisshao]

Use it really often especially with Quarantine and not want to be bothered by roommates - holding up just fine - swell

[@trinhk]

Thanks for the review. Mine is up for a new pair of earpads. I would definitely go with the factory, in terms of comfort.

[@PartySpock]

The real ones have better noise canceling too. Thank you nice video

[@Chrisshao]

not crazy better :p but still better hehe

[@Chrisshao]

🙏

[@ZachAttackIsBack]

You should have ordered several different 3rd party ear pads from different suppliers to get a more robust comparison. It's likely different manufacturers provide different levels of quality.

[@johnnydub237]

Reading the reviews for these directly on the BOSE website and it looks like there are a lot of 1 star reviews compared to how many 5 star reviews there are. People are saying the cups are fairly low quality and breaking down fairly easily. What has your experience been since making this video?

[@pierresiquet9978]

1 year qc35ii light use has a broken pad. I have the choice between factory at $40 or $5 aftermarket.... guess that I am not willing to pay $40 every year.

[@Chrisshao]

😜

[@renoleevans]

@@Chrisshao Mine has lasted for 3 1/2 years so far. I am just not replacing them

[@lancebrown8823]

The left ear bud cushion just opened up exposing the foam. They are over 5 years old. Time for new cups.

[@Chrisshao]

Agreed.

[@sambillingham]

Yo appreciate the video! After this I think i'll go with the factory pads for a little extra. Thanks.

[@noppy121]

Ordered the after market ones from Amazon which had over 2k 4 star reviews. Big mistake. When they arrived, even before taking them out of the packet I could see the difference. Returned them straight away.

[@Chrisshao]

Good to info. :D

[@TheFlyingFishy]

Got some gray off brands, for the black qc35 ii. Aesthetics unlocked.

[@HanSoloxcs]

Wow, who gives a shit

[@Chrisshao]

It's a different colour 🙋‍♂️

[@TheFlyingFishy]

SoloXFuRy thats rich, for someone who clicked on the video x,D

[@rollforever_85]

that's a cool idea

[@davewray9909]

I wonder if the firmer aftermarket ones bleed less, which I find a problem as I like the level very high when I record.

[@kenette12]

What? How were you able to maintain in that condition? Mine started to peel after only a year :(

[@Chrisshao]

I don’t gym in them. But again its mainly for studying, airplanes, and doing chores at home 🏠. Weather in California is not crazy

[@zeb219]

my original pads only lasted me about 1.5 years

[@robertward007]

HI.I have a pair of QC25. I had to replace the ear pads about 12 months ago and at the time I opted for the cheaper "copy" ones. I have now found that they keep coming loose and popping out of the cups. So much so now that they don't even stay in place. I am going to buy some more but m wondering if on the original Bose ones, is there more defined "clips" that hold them in place. I cant remember how my originals were. I expect the problem is unlikely to be with the cups and more the pads themselves?? I have tried so many times to clip them in but they just keep falling out . . . .. do I learn by mistake and go for Bose or try copies again . . I don't want to buy the Bose ones if they will just fall out too?

[@Chrisshao]

If bose factory don't stay on, can return 🤔 - i think the clips are there and big enough to make contact

[@popped.colonel]

thx chris!

[@Chrisshao]

👌

[@scdonald2009]

Thanks for your review. Informative indeed.

[@ecsyntric]

imp thing was to compare noise isolation between the two

[@Chrisshao]

? Noise isolation is nominal - not huge difference

[@philipaitken4719]

Great video, Thanks!

[@Chrisshao]

Ty 💜

[@ryanedelman7965]

Thanks for posting the video. I really wanted to know if there was a difference.

[@Chrisshao]

👌

[@aLamgo.]

I have bought the fake and from the factory one It is really different in noise cancelling. We buy the quality😷

[@peppermintfreya]

I bought a couple of fake (aftermarket) ones. Noise cancelling is noticeably and significantly reduced. So I decided to go with the factory one.

[@twistedoracle4555]

Where I live , the factory ones are not available. Bummer.

[@Chrisshao]

:(

[@arobs01]

thank you so much for this.

[@Chrisshao]

Thanks for the comment 👨

[@pinpon853]

what about the pads of aliexpress? does the fake pads affect the quality sound of the headphones?

[@Chrisshao]

Aliexpress how much is it?

[@ednercarle7837]

Cheapest is 5 dollars

[@Chrisshao]

@@ednercarle7837 daym

[@ouzzz_6480]

The ones sells on amazon are just dropshipping, they are from aliexpress

[@Chrisshao]

@@ouzzz_6480 whats one link you got ?! 🤒

[@Ara-vd3zm]

Really detailed review my man, thanks for the info

[@Chrisshao]

🤝thank you :)

[@dynamitedmoney]

Great video thank you!

[@czar4you]

did you notice a difference in noise cancelling performance

[@Chrisshao]

did not notice difference on noise cancelling performance

[@OregonRailfan83]

Excellent. Thanks!

[@imerflores1167]

Ohhh man, thanks for this review. This is exactly what I was looking for. The headphones are great but the earcups keep on breaking after use. I will go with the bose for the softness.

[@rivelle4783]

lol I ordered replacements from the Bose website and the earcups are like the factory ones, but the scrims are like the aftermarket ones :o

[@Chrisshao]

pics ?

[@Asuma492]

Weird to have your dad do a blind taste test on a pair of headphones but hey cool dad either way lol.

[@Chrisshao]

.

[@Chrisshao]

LOL

[@toddcollichio4284]

Some of the reviews on Amazon are stating that Real pads are still fakes. Thanks for the review.

[@Chrisshao]

Not sure how to verify

[@toddcollichio4284]

@@Chrisshao I know. It's hit or miss on Amazon.

[@sharxboy]

Thank you! Super helpful!!

[@Chrisshao]

Dope 👌

[@Jay-fq8uz]

Listening with some aftermarket ones and they are little more sturdy, other than that not much difference. Probably breaks in over time. In terms of quality.... it’s not real leather anyways so it doesn’t really matter, so just get the cheaper one lol

[@Chrisshao]

🍋 piece of mind. Plus there is feel difference 😶

[@MF175mp]

My fake one ripped from the seam after 1 year, the originals last me 3 years and actually didn't even break, they just wore out

[@JeffBourke]

The problem is that $35 for factory ear cups that cost nothign to manufacture is a RIP OFF. Also, QC35 is pretty old headphones now, doubtful if it will last another 3 years. Personally i just had to spend $150 to replace the bluetooth pcb. I wouldn't do it again. Next time is upgrade time. I ordered the non brand cups for $10.

[@MF175mp]

My fake cups broke after 1 year, og's last me 3 years. So it's not that much better of a deal

[@JeffBourke]

@@MF175mp you got pretty unlucky to have only 1 year from the non-genuine (not fake) ear cups. Unlikely you will get another 3 years from these headphones at this point in time.

[@Chrisshao]

Purchased the NC700 - now using QC35 for gym past 2 months will see how they hold with sweats but 🙏🏼for more years ☺️

[@Chrisshao]

Could be fluke But haven’t tested 3rd party cups over time

[@pedrofernandez8729]

My original ones fell apart just by having the phones stored in a drawer, I have other phones so I don't want to spend a lot on the pads and so I got the aftermarket ones.

[@JailanyD]

Does the aftermarket pads affect the sound and listening experience

[@Chrisshao]

not crazy enough where the average person can tell. So to the masses --- "no" :D and me personally - no - not significant enough to say

[@davenc8527]

I'm all for buying original equipment, but the factory ear cups from Bose are super cheap and don't last long.

[@naforul]

Que buen video.

[@Chrisshao]

Gracias

[@N1ghtR1der666]

my original headset lasted about 3 years of constant use before they deteriorated, I bought official replacements from bose and they started to deteriorate after five uses and were completely unusable after 10, bose definitely does not give the quality replacements same as on the product, I guess they are trying to make you replace the headset. Honestly i cant see how aftermarket ones would be nearly as bad as bose official

[@misao000]

I wanted to ask if q25 ear cups are the same as q35 her in the uk amazon only sells q25 so i thought i’d get them and out on my q35? Do you think it’s a bad idea?

[@Chrisshao]

Do not recommend QC25 pads for QC35. :/. Try ebay?

[@Chrisshao]

But then again, I see aftermarket QC25 cups on Amazon saying compatible with QC35 - amzn.to/2PDzOM2 oh Wells... :p

[@megalojustice2469]

qc 35 ear cups are slightly bigger. so it won't fit perfectly

[@OPERATIONSEAWORLD]

Thanks this is helpful, was looking around for someone who had both to see if the $20 extra is worth it!

[@joeraymaez2667]

I had my for about an hour, and when I looked at them both of the mesh had collapsed. Has this happened to anyone else and should I just leave it or should I replace them??

[@Chrisshao]

Not a big deal if mesh collapse, maybe send picture I can see how

[@ponymoore6140]

Thanks for the info, you have made my mind up; replacing mine with genuine

[@Chrisshao]

💚

[@misobugarski286]

Hi, I live in Spain and I'm struggling to find the factory ones and Amazon link attached drives me to a product that is not on stock. Does anyone knows where can I order the factory ones in EU or Spain? Thanks a lot

[@Chrisshao]

looked through Amazon. UK Bose Store only have the QC25 Factory Replacement pads - www.amazon.co.uk/Bose-720876-0010-quiet-comfort-headphones/dp/B00OCL621Y?ref_=ast_sto_dp

[@SlomoOfficial]

www.bose.de/de_de/products/headphones/headphone_accessories/qc35-ear-cushion-kit.html#v=qc35_earcushion_acc_black don't know if they ship to Spain but pretty sure they should

[@Chrisshao]

@@SlomoOfficial 🙏 thanks man.

[@mertmduran]

I just bought pads from aliexpress for 5 dollar. I feel really bad now I hope they're good bro

[@Chrisshao]

You and me both. Let me know how they are out of 10.

[@rydmerlin]

They aren’t fake unless they are using the same logo and brand.

[@isasnz786]

Thank you!!!!

[@Chrisshao]

Thank YOU--> 💚

[@antimatter4444]

nice!

[@Chrisshao]

👌

[@cam0techunks]

no reason for me to go original bose earpads. my stock qc35 earpads got peeled after 2 yr of use given i live in a tropical, humid country. i replace with aftermarket china copy. they work and feel just same for only 8 dollars. so i prefer the copy one. i could have a new earpads every year and still cheaper than the 35 bucks bose earpads

[@Chrisshao]

Yes and that humidity must keep your cups moist and soft 🤫

[@briankrasne3518]

The fake ear pads seem to hold up much better.

[@Chrisshao]

Have product link?

[@briankrasne3518]

@@Chrisshao same type of protein leather that is used in luxury cars. I have not had to replace these pads ever since the the OEM ones fell apart.

[@T1Oracle]

Do they last? I think I might just toss my Bose Headphones in the trash. I got them for free anyway and they fell apart almost immediately.

[@Chrisshao]

Yes last, they are factory cups 👍

[@pedroaugustoaraujo]

$35 may be cheap for Americans, but in Brazil it is a total rip-off

[@Sunny-ht2pw]

hell no it’s not cheap in america

[@jholm11]

I paid a little more for my non-bose ear pads at $9.95, but the fact is that you're wasting your money buying from bose at $39.95.

[@Chrisshao]

You paid$9.95 for your pads?

[@jholm11]

@@Chrisshao Don't have credit card, ebay a/c, or amazon a/c.

[@bulld9g]

@@jholm11 www.amazon.com/Replacement-Pads-Bose-Compatible-Earpad/dp/B07Y9GM9QH/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 should I get this?

[@yeudoi66]

Both are ripped off just foams not gold

[@Chrisshao]

:p

[@Atmosphere404]

Great Video! Thanks!