HyperX Cloud / Cloud II durability

[Shadee13]

Hi guys!

I've read a lot of reviews and I decided that I'm going to replace my 4 year old Koss SB-40s with a HyperX Cloud II.
The only thing I haven't read about in any review is the durability of the leatherette/velour pads and the headband.
My Koss SB-40 had very thin leatherette on the earcups, it started cracking and every time I take my headphones off I have to wash my ears because they are black.
I hope that the Clouds are more durable, that's why I'm here. 
I'd be glad if there is a Cloud user who owns the Clouds since they came out and give me an honest review about the state of the earcups and the headband. (wouldn't mind pics)

Currect state of my Koss SB-40s: (WARNING! It looks horrible)

[c_marriott]

I bought the Hyper X Clouds a short while ago, they do pretty well, comfortable, light and mine are still in the same condition I bought them in and even then they were second hand but looked brand new!

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

HyperX should be better

 

Theres always things called earcup replacments 

[Shadee13]

I bought the Hyper X Clouds a short while ago, they do pretty well, comfortable, light and mine are still in the same condition I bought them in and even then they were second hand but looked brand new!

 

That's good to hear.

 

HyperX should be better

 

Theres always things called earcup replacments 

Where is it possible to get replacement earcups for the Clouds? Haven't seen anywhere.

[c_marriott]

That's good to hear.

 

Where is it possible to get replacement earcups for the Clouds? Haven't seen anywhere.

 

Mine came with two different sets of ear cups so you could use the one you like most or can swap them out if one gets damaged

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

That's good to hear.

 

Where is it possible to get replacement earcups for the Clouds? Haven't seen anywhere.

Ebay or somethinng

[Shadee13]

Mine came with two different sets of ear cups so you could use the one you like most or can swap them out if one gets damaged

Yeah, but it still would be nice if Kingston was selling separate earcups as replacement.

Because if my leatherette earcups would get damaged, I'd have to use the velour ones, no leatherette replacements.

[Shadee13]

Ebay or somethinng

You can try searching for Cloud replacement earpads, but you won't find any.

Back when I was reading reviews of the Clouds, I read in multiple reviews that they're identical to the Takstar pro 80s.

So I decided to search for replacement parts for the Takstar, and I was succesful.

I found leatherette and sadly only grey velour pads, which would theoretically fit a HyperX Cloud .

They are both around 10 bucks on AliExpress.

OK, now that I can theoretically get replacement earpads if something would go wrong I'm sure that I'll be ordering the Cloud IIs

[LeeWonky]

The HyperX Cloud is made by Takstar, since both have a contract regarding the Clouds, which by all means is very durable anyways.