WC Freeze NC700 - Cooling Gel Ear Pads for Bose Noise Canceling 700 Headphones | Breathable Sports Fabric, Cooling Gel, Extra Thick & Cooler for Longer | Black

I have been using this on my Bose 700 for about 3 months now. I had previously replaced the ear pads with another ear pad that was very close to Bose originals -- nice and leathery, and lasted about 2 years or so. Though they were quite good with no loss in ANC, my ears would get hot quite quickly and since I was using the headphones in the gym, it would get sweated on, and it would therefore retain a... musk. Whenever I would see podcast videos or interviews, their ear pads on their headphones always looks very comfortable and soft, so that's how I came across this particular brand. I was a bit worried since multiple users said that there's a bit of ANC loss — while that is true, it is quite minimal (or maybe, I have untrained ears, haha). Definitely very comfortable. I have been using this at gym and sometimes at work also; it doesn't heat up my ear, and is overall a great experience!

These ear cups really fit the bill! Before, the structure of the driver on the inside of the headphone would rest against my ear, causing discomfort after several hours. NOW, because of the increased width of these ear pads, that problem has been utterly eliminated! The installation took only a few seconds. I popped the old ones off into the trash and clicked the new ones into place. Very simple and straight-forward. And they look great! The only minor issue is fitting into the Bose hard shell case, as these new pads are slightly oversized when compared to the originals. Don't worry, they DO fit, as long as they are correctly aligned into the right spot. The instant I tried them on I knew I had finally found Bose Headphone Nirvana. I can't really say enough about the fit and feel. The cups fit around my ears completely and rest gently on the sides of my head without pressing on my ears in any way. The gel pads feel extremely soft and luxurious, with just the right amount of pressure to fit securely. The noise cancellation circuitry appears to work as well as ever - essentially unaffected by the upgrade. Very rarely have I found a greater impact at such a low cost.

I was close to replacing my NC700s. I’ve owned them the day they were released in 2019. The OEM pads were slowly deflating and started to sag. This impacted the NC and fidelity. These Wicked Cushions returned the sounds highs, mids and lows and feel great! Installation was frustration free and straight forward.

After 4-5 years of use, the one of the original ear cups on my NC 700 HPs started to split at the seam. Looked at the OEM replacements and $$$$$!!! Looked for alternatives and decided to give the WC Freeze NC700s a try. The cooling/breathable claims and high ratings were the deciding factors when comparing options. Installation was fairly easy. The original bottom pads were still fine, so I left them and only replaced the ear cups. It does take a bit of force to snap them in place. Was worried I'd break them, but after getting the tabs aligned and firmly pushing, they installed with no problem. They look fine and well made. The black matches the black of the headphones. Just looking at them, you wouldn't know they are cheaper replacements. The cups are taller than the original. If you store in the case, this may be an issue and cause a tight fit. Mine are on the desk, so not a problem for me. As for the cooling effect/breathability. I do feel a difference. The vinyl/pleather of the originals made my ears warm after wearing for awhile. The Freezes do not. The foam/gel construction is more giving/flexible than the originals too. The inside opening of cup is larger than the originals and allows more of my ear to fit inside the open space. As a result, they don't feel as tight or hard on my ears and I'd say that while is does feel strange, they are a bit more comfortable. I'll also note that in several of the manufacturer's photos, the 'waffle' pattern on the cups appears huge and looks like it might feel rough; it does not. The ridges look more pronounced in the photos because of the tight zoom. When wearing, I don't feel them at all. But, these differences do come with a cost in terms of sound quality and especially noise cancellation. Sound quality is definitely not as good. And noise cancellation is significantly diminished. I use the headphones primarily for work calls in a quiet environment, so these issues are not a big deal for me, especially when considering the value. If sound quality and noise cancellation are important to you, give them a try but you may find you need to stick with the OEM version. It is TBD how the cloth material will hold up to wear and if they will absorb more sweat and dirt.

It feels more comfortable than the original and fits in the case. I am using it for 2 month now and no issue so far

How easy was that? My earpads were falling apart. Found these on Amazon and got them the next day. The product is well made and looks great! The installation video was easy to load and follow and the process for uninstalling the old pads and installing the new pads was quick, painless and the headphones have another life. Kudos to WC for making a fantastic, quality product and great installation video.

WC Wicked makes a fabulous product. My Bose NC700 headphones came with an ok set of ear pads. At the time, I was wearing my headphones on average 5 hrs a day. Within 1 year the they fell apart. In my search for new pads I found the WC Wicked pads. I bought them here on Amazon, ez enough to change, and they held up for nearly 3 years. Sadly they finally gave up the ghost. Not the foam but the thin colored vinyl butter layer. Since retiring my daily wear has risen nearly double what it was. Because I had such good luck with the first set I bought these. These are thicker, more comfortable than ever, I assume because of the woven cloth butter layer and the memory foam. Replacement took less than 5 minutes for both sides.

The product arrived right in schedule. The replacement is really simple. The feel is different but comfortable. And unlike the old oads,, these don't give me an earache.