Pads started peeling and shedding plastic everywhere. We didn't want to get replacements so I peeled off all the plastic, kept the cushions and used an old jean with some wool to make it better than it was before.
I have 25 year old Grados that still have their original pads. I don't know why AKG couldn't even stand 4 years of occasional use 🤷
I love the creativity but does it not destroy sound isolation?
My own earpads go to shit about every three years. I wear glasses and I'm convinced that contributes to it. Cheap 60 second job to replace them though and always feels so good.
my favorites, grados, are on ear. These are never used outside, so isolation isn't a necessity.
If you need isolation, jeans wouldn't be the best choice i assume.