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Is there a cushion option for hot and humid environments? My 7506 is getting sticky, and my Sennheiser HD 25-1-2s came with velour.

ASKED BY · Guy Cochran · SEATTLE, WASHINGTON · 23 SEP 2026 · ▶ 00:44:27

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Alternate headphone pads will be available in the near future, including replacement options for wear and optional materials for different environments.

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44:23Anyway, next question. Here we have Guy Crockron in Seattle, Washington, asking, is there a cushion option for hot and humid environments? My 7506 is getting sticky, and my Sennheiser HD25-1-2s came with velour. Oh, headphone pads. Yeah, we do have some alternate headphone pads coming down the line. We're going to have, obviously, like replacement options for when they wear out or get funky after years of use.

45:00But I think we'll have optional materials as well that will eventually be available in the near future. I will not hold up my third set of headphones that is sitting next to me and reveal the fact that they're falling apart. I think I've only had these for 12 years or so. Next question. Coming in through the QR code, Douglas Carmichael asks, if I'm feeding the transmitter with a pro

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