FreeZe V2 Cooling Fabric Technology: Say goodbye to overheating and discomfort. WC FreeZe V2 Cloud earpads now feature our upgraded FreeZe V2 cooling fabric, engineered to hold coolness longer and enhance the effect of the dual-layer cooling gel.
Perfect Compatibility: Specifically designed to be compatible with HyperX Cloud 1, Cloud 2, Cloud 2 Wireless, Cloud 3, Cloud 3 Wireless, Cloud 3 S Wireless, Cloud Alpha, Cloud Alpha 2,Cloud Alpha S, Cloud Alpha Pro, Cloud Flight 1 & 2, Cloud Flight S, Cloud Core, Cloud Stinger, Cloud Stinger 2, Cloud Stinger S, Cloud Stinger Core, CloudX Stinger, CloudX Stinger Core, CloudX, CloudX Flight, and CloudX Chat. These earpads provide a flawless fit but will not fit any other headphone brands or models.
Angled Design for Maximum Comfort: The angled, extra-thick memory foam design increases ear space and contours to your natural ear shape—providing better ergonomics, reduced pressure, and improved passive noise isolation during marathon gaming sessions.
Superior Sound Restoration: Worn-out stock pads can kill immersion. WC FreeZe V2 Cloud pads restore sound fidelity and enhance isolation with plush, sealing memory foam and precision design, so you hear every detail.
Quick & Easy Installation: Install your new WC FreeZe earpads in under 5 minutes—no tools needed. Follow our step-by-step video for a stress-free upgrade.
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Returns and Refunds - The Wicked Way
At Wicked Cushions we believe every customer has the right to LOVE their new Earpads, so we offer an industry leading 365 day Guarantee.
See below for our full return and refund policy:
If there is any damage to your pads, we will replace them for free, no need to even return the product.
If the wrong product is purchased by mistake, we will exchange for the correct product, or refund the Order(if returned), however the return shipping will need to be paid by the customer.
If the wrong item was shipped and it was our mistake, we will pay for the return shipping, and reship the correct item immediately.
For any issues caused by installation mistakes:
If within the US, we will ship the necessary products/replacement parts for free.
For international customers, we request to have shipping paid by the customer, however the replacement parts will be free of charge.
Refund Policy:
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the product, we will offer a full refund within 365 days of purchase.
For refunds please contact us at CS@wickedcushions.com and include your order details.
So, I did not have high expectations because I do not actually own these headphones. I own a set of Fractal Scape. And while I love these headphones, there is a known issue of the ear pads falling apart. Fractal is wonderful about sending you a replacement set of ear pads under warranty. But I stumbled across a video on YouTube that explained how to remove the cloth and cushioning from your damaged set of ear pads and install these HyperX Cloud ear pads. The fit is tight, but low and behold, the video was right! That brings me to how I feel about these: I love them! The cooling sensation when you first put these on is super refreshing! And while it doesn’t stay cool, it never gets warm. And anyone who uses gaming headsets knows how annoying it is to have sweaty ears. Wicked, you’ve done good. (Ha! See what I did there?! 😉)
I like these, but probably not as much as I was hoping. Comparisons against the OEM pads using immediate feel and feel after wearing for a one hour meeting.
vs OEM Leatherette Pads
- not really all that impressed
- Immediate feel is that the OEM pads are much cooler upon putting them on
- during the meeting I didn't notice any difference in heat over time
- sound quality seems different
- more outside noise bleeding through (can be good or bad depending on need)
- seems to have far less base, almost as bad as the cloth pads that came OEM
vs OEM Cloth
- WC's are much better than OEM cloth
- sound quality is about the same, but outside noise is a good bit less .. though not as good as the leather
- WC's are much more comfortable over time, as the OEM cloth earpads get very warm and almost itchy
One other note, but this depends on person I would guess. The QC's are thicker, but HyperX is known for having far softer clamping force. I think the thickness combined with the low clamping force is causing some of the sound issues I described, as the bottom of the pads is just not fitting as tight as the OEMS. My head shape might also play a role in this, but they are definitely a different fit with these pads, at least brand new.
Conclusion:
I think I still prefer the OEM Leatherette pads, but they break down within a year if using for multiple hours per day. If the WC's hold up better then I will consider this a decent purchase, but I might try WC's in leatherette next time ("upgraded gaming earpads"). Even so, these are FAR better quality than a couple of alternative brands. Build quality and fit are excellent. For that, five stars.
Put these on my new cloud 3 wireless S and there is a significant difference! Cooler right from the start and throughout my gaming sessions! Also, clouds are known for comfort but these are better.
These are the best damn cushions for any headphones and the best company with the outstanding customer support, I really can't thank them enough for everything they do from the quick support time and the speed of shipping.
Earpads were easy to install and the cooling gel is great in warmer environments. Even though it warms up with time and the cooling wears off, the gel loses heat fast when not wearing the headset for short periods.The earpads are a bit deeper and the fabric that touches skin feels a lot better compared to the earpads that come with the cloud III which is a huge plus for me.
Loved it. A bit weird with the cooling effect after putting it on but oddly satisfying and love the look of it. Would definitely buy it again for my other pair of headphones when the pads on those start to wear out.
Very comfy cushions, I'm so happy I found out about Wicked Cushion as I was pretty disappointed that the original pads on my HyperX Cloud Alpha were flaking away, and they don't sell replacement pads at all.
I'm only taking the one star off from a perfect 5/5 is due to how much more finicky it was to install these new pads onto my headset. The video tutorials helped, but it'd have been better if the person demonstrating it wasn't extremely practiced at doing replacements; what was a trivial placement of fingers/pressure as they worked the pads into the gap, I struggled with it slipping out multiple times. Ended up needing a third hand clamping down on one end and pure luck to get the seal all the way around.
They were easy to replace. There was even a "how to" video to help out, not that I needed it. But good service nonetheless. Earpads themselves are a snug fit both over the headset and ears. The only somewhat negative part is that in the beginning they are cool, but once you wear them long enough they warm up and stay warm. I suppose that's physics cause there's no active cooling...
Top notch earpads and a real pain in the ass to put on.
Lighter, cooler and much more comfortable that the hyperx stock earpads.
Took off a star because 40$ seems a bit gougy.
I was excited for these pads given the larger ear opening, angled pads and general update to the old freeze pads. I don't so much struggle with head as much as I do tightness, and I have large ears so finding earpads that fit is incredibly difficult.
What works well:
-I have large ears and these fit just fine. No issues with clamp, no squashed ears, and my ears do not touch the speaker piece of the headphone. 10/10
-These stayed relatively cool for 2.5 hour session in 90 degree heat (AC set to 72). Very impressive 10/10
What does not work well (for me):
-The new material that touches your ears... just doesn't do it for me. It seems extremely scratchy. I am a bit sensitive to certain materials touching my skin so this may not be an issue for others. I try to go for velour pads just for the softness and comfort. This new fabric feels somewhat hard and stiff.
Overall - the new style of these pads is almost perfect. I understand the new fabric on the outside helps with cooling but to me personally if these had velour or a softer material on the outside these would be absolutely perfect.
These pads are premium deserving 4 or 5 stars. Why im giving 3 stars is for comfort. These pads are much larger than stock. So large that they go well above my ear and down to touch my neck very strange. Their size also takes your ear further from the driver making sound distance and direction difficult to read. These pads would be 5/5 if they had a smaller size.
Decent replacements if your pads are falling apart. Not sure if my issues are from these Gel pads or just QC issues. The dimensions of the angled pads on my pair are very uneven, oversized on both sides of either cup. Foam/gel seems to be uneven too. Maybe I expected too much precision for my silly gamer headset.
Does not fit the Cloud Alpha Wireless, even though it fits all the other cloud Alpha's. (as there is not enough flex in the ear pads to get them around.)
Should be included in the does not fit category given that this is not on that list and it's not that new of a product anymore.
All our earpads, sweat covers, magnet plates, earbuds hooks, earbuds tips, and shell covers come in pairs. Our headbands, controller skins, and mousepads come as a single unit.
Why is there no blue strip on the cooling gel earpads I received?
Our cooling gel earpads don’t physically have a blue strip. The blue strip shown in product pictures is just a visual representation of the cooling gel inside the earpads to help customers understand what’s inside.
Will replacing my stock ear pads with Wicked Cushions affect the sound quality of my headphones, especially in terms of bass or noise cancellation?
In some cases our earpads will cause a difference in noise cancellation or audio quality, however our customers have not expressed any concern over this generally. If you are unhappy with the change, please feel free to contact us.
I cant find my exact headphone model among your products. How can i find out if you make earpads for my headphones?
If you cannot find your specific headphone model by searching on our site, please contact us using the form on the right, and our team will help you ASAP.
How long is the warranty?
We provide a no questions asked 365 day guarantee. We will replace your product for free if you have any issues!