beyerdynamic EDT 250 V Ear Pads Velour

I purchased these along with a Beyerdynamic headband to refresh a very old pair of DT-250 headphones. being a manufacturer's original part, the quality is good as you would expect, but there does appear to be one significant negative I have noticed, at least for this user...

With these new pads, any tiny movement of the ear-pads against the ears and head during listening results in an audible amount of mechanical rub noise which seems significantly more noticeable than the original pads which seemed to be softer than these replacements.

I know this mechanical noise exists to some extent with most headphones but ideally you want it minimised for critical listening.

Perhaps there is a trade off to be had here i.e. durability versus softness of pads. I do find the new pads still very comfortable though and otherwise have no criticisms of their performance, I just find myself having to sit very still for the most critical listening e.g. of quiet passages of music.

Perfect fit and very comfortable.
Home hifi enthusiast.