WC Freeze Nova Pro Wireless - Cooling Gel Earpads for Arctis Nova Pro Wireless ONLY (Doesn’t Fit Other Models), Made by Wicked Cushions, Improved Durability, Thickness & Sound Isolation | Black

After I gently washed the pads this morning with a toothbrush, a bit of castile soap and hot water, I set them out on the patio to dry in the hot desert sun. Unfortunately, when I retrieved them this afternoon, I was pretty bummed to find that the pads had burst open. My theory is that the foam absorbed a ton of water and swelled, which was too much for the adhesive to contain after being weakened by the heat of direct sunlight. I don't necessarily blame the manufacturer for this failure - though the adhesive had started to delaminate in a couple small spots prior to this, it was the water and sun that sealed their fate, not poor construction.I took them apart just for fun and to have a peek inside, and I was impressed enough with the materials and build quality that I thought I'd take the opportunity to post some close-up pictures of the stitching and materials. Sorry they look gross - I promise all the goop is just adhesive residue! It's like they hit it with a can of spray-on adhesive before final assembly, honestly (though that sounds negative and I don't mean it that way).All the stitching is clean and even, with minimal bulk while still leaving enough seam allowance to avoid weakening the seam. The faux-leather is still perfectly supple and doesn't show signs of cracking or degradation at all. The gel is very soft, very heavy, cold to the touch, and about 4mm thick. I found a couple of small tears in it, but can't say for sure that I didn't cause them during disassembly. The top layer of gel was well-bonded to the foam, but the interior gel was much less strongly attached, and fell away from the foam without effort.As to an actual review, I'm generally quite pleased, and have already purchased another pair of pads to replace these. I don't think the cooling gel does much of anything, but I also don't have non-gel cups to compare them to. My ears still get plenty hot on warm days or with extended use, but I think the added comfort of the gel justifies the negligible cost increase anyway.

These earpads are a necessity if you own these headphones. These provide the needed clearance so I no longer feel the pain on my ear cartilage caused by the small plastic part that bumps out from the speaker plate. I no longer have to keep adjusting the headset to get comfortable. I actually feel the "cooling" sensation when I first put them on, not that my head was sweaty to begin with. Very comfortable.Also, with the original earpieces my ANC mode would "pop" anytime I moved my head even slightly, to the point where the ANC mode was unusable. After installing the new earpieces it somehow fixed it.. don't ask me how, but it's the only thing I changed.I got the bundle with the Silicone Headband, it's comfortable and the headset won't slide off my head anymore from simply tilting my head. Worth every penny.

i picked up the wc cooling gel pads for my nova pro headphones to see if they would help during long listening sessions. from the first moment i felt relief. the soft gel layers fit perfectly over the ear cups and gently cushion the skin behind my ears. heat that normally builds up after an hour simply disappeared and my ears stayed noticeably cooler. installation was a breeze. i peeled off the protective backing and pressed them onto the existing pads. removal is just as simple and leaves no sticky residue. they clean up easily with a quick rinse and have held up through daily use without losing their cooling effect. if you spend hours with your nova pro whether gaming meeting or just enjoying music you will love the extra comfort these pads deliver.

I was about to write these off as a waste of money. The loss of audio quality by going to these was a deal breaker. Then I watched the install video and realized that they weren't clipped in all the way (even if it looks flush it's not). There's a special foam in the inside that if it is not clipped in all the way, the active noise cancelling for the headset doesn't work. I had 2/4 clips on each earcup that hadn't "clicked" in. WATCH THE VIDEO.Once that was figured out, these ear cups are absolutely amazing. Comfortable for every day use, you don't feel as much pressure on your temples/ears when wearing them, the sound quality is on par with the stock ear pads. The cooling effect lasts maybe about 20-25 mins then they do get warm, but not so warm that your ears sweat like the stock Nova Pro ear cups. 10/10 I would recommend these in the future to anyone who needs a new set.