Will replacing the pads be enough?

[ItsGarek]

Hello, so I got this terrible ear infection, the doctor said that it's staphylococcus with fungus and those mixed infections are a common case. I was wondering if after getting my ear healthy, a replacement of whole headphones is needed, or just the pads (those are ath-m50x)

[Fasauceome]

Oh dear, yes replace those pads! A friend had one of those and the pads were nasty, thankfully they make some somewhat universal pads for it

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ82FD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yb1vDbTET2Q4C

[ItsGarek]

That's what I was planning to do, but I wonder if the bacteria could of went inside of the headphones and if it will cause problems again.

[SenKa]

Can confirm the m50x pads are sweaty, 99% likely the cause of your issue.

[ItsGarek]

That's true, do you know any well-ventilating pads?

[GloriousPain]

6 hours ago, ItsGarek said:

That's true, do you know any well-ventilating pads?

The ones @fasauceome suggested are likely much better ventilation just look at them they fabric and mesh at that both of which help with breath ability. I'd also suggest cleaning your headphones a bit when you get the new ear pads (before putting on the new ones)  with some sort of alcohol mixture, just spray them down, wipe them down, and let dry for say an hour to be safe. 

[ItsGarek]

Great! I'm glad I don't have to buy new ones, just because of some stupid ear infection. I got some acetone at home. Will that be enough?

[ItsGarek]

Update: Today I was at the doctor again. She said that I can go to a medical store and buy a disinfectant and clean my headphones with it. She also agreed with me that the ear pad replacement will be necessary, as I suggested. The question is, what do I do now. Risk it, or go ahead and buy ath again, maybe you guys have some other suggestions regarding the purchase of my new headphones. I have also ordered the pads already so it would be awesome if the pads were compatible.