WC StealthZ Nova Pro Wireless - FPS Oriented Earpads for Arctis Nova Pro Wireless by GadgetryTech & Wicked Cushions | Enhanced Sound Precision & Comfort for First Person Shooter Games | Black

They look comfy, and they TRULY are, the stock pads on the Nova Pro Wireless were not that bad, at least to me, but I bought these just to try them, the noise cancellation is not that good tho, I can hear everything around me but that is not a problem for me, the quality of the material feels good, the size, my ears are medium so it fits well.I like them and would recommend them.

These ear cushions are super comfortable and easy to install. They didn’t seem to run as hot as I thought they would compared to the models that offer cooling. But it definitely beats the stock cushions that come with the headset. Audio seems to also be improved just a bit.

These earpads alongside with GadgetryTech's EQ profiles for Sonar make me feel like this is a different headphone. The sound is more airy, and the earpads are soft and comfortable. The comfort is a level up, as I have the leather pads and the freeze gel ones also and these are the most comfortable to wear.I really enjoy the sound with the EQ and its bringing me much more enjoyment for this headset.

Wish I could give it a 4.5 review. It is almost perfect. Im coming from the arctis pros and bough the nova pro and put these on before using the stock leather cups. My comparison comes from using fabric for the cups.The pros are the sound stage. Using this while playing apex (and using a mix of the EQ provided in the description) is insane. I was hearing steps so far away it literally took my brain to realize how far they were due to the bump in the 1-2k area. You definitely need to tweak the EQ to your personal preference but the suggested EQ is a great place to startThe only reason it loses .5 stars is the heat. The material is hotter than fabric/mesh that comes with other models. It may be cooler than the leather. It is extremely comfortable though!

i follow joe on youtube, ( maker of this pad) and across the years? i have always valued his opinions and seem to agree with his opinions on headsets and pads. I was very interested in this pad and it delivers on everything he set out to make. I use it on the nova 5 and from a comfort perspective it really us an upgrade over the stovk pads which are soft, but but a tad bit to small on the width and hight. this new pad is an upgrade both ways, now my ears fit completely into the hole and does not press on any side. big win. the material is more velour i think but breaths more than the astro velour so my ears never got too hot and had to take off the headset after my two hour game session, now whatever eq change from the pad is easily fixed by the eq on the steel series app. . in conclusion very highly recommend! well worth the money.

Replicates a Sennheiser headphone feel. Completely transformed the headphones because leather isn't it.

PERFECT!!!

For most people, I reckon the StealthZ would do the job just fine, especially if it’s tuned as recommended by GadgetryTech (top bloke, by the way). That said, even with those tweaks, I still found the bass just a bit lacking—especially when compared to the stock sound on the open-back Atlas Air. You can always try bumping up the lower end a touch in Sonar or via the DAC settings, but I found it starts to muddy the mids, which throws off the balance for me. In contrast, the stock pads bring a bit more detail in the highs, and while they’re not exactly punchy, there was a presence there that I felt was missing.I also ran into a proper issue with sharp, almost piercing high frequencies during Discord calls. I’d imagine it’s down to the tuning, but I genuinely couldn’t get on with them—even after giving myself some time to adjust to the flatter profile. I ended up having to take the headset off a few times because the distortion in the highs was just unbearable, especially with the varying mic quality you get in group chats. This wasn’t something I noticed with the stock pads, so I’m guessing the EQ gets thrown off with the pad swap and it messes with how the highs come through in voice comms.On the plus side, the StealthZ is incredibly comfy, and I’ve got to say I’m a big fan of the materials used. You do get a bit of an open-back feel—not quite to the level of a proper open-back headset, obviously—but it definitely reminded me of the Atlas Air. There’s more natural sound bleed and external noise comes through a fair bit, which I actually don’t mind as it gives a more open and detailed character, especially in the upper mids.Still, I couldn’t fully get used to the flatter sound profile or the harshness in calls, which is why I ended up giving it a lower rating in the end. I really wanted to like it, but for anyone who prefers a flatter, slightly warm sound without putting in loads of EQ work, it might be one to think twice about. That said, for FPS games it genuinely performs well—you can pinpoint sounds very precisely thanks to how the frequencies are handled.One last point—I do have a slight concern about the thicker pads possibly putting more strain on the headset. I know the Novas are built to a higher standard, and with the newer models and the smaller ANC nub, I’ve not had any issues with my ears brushing against it when using the stock pads. But that might vary from person to person. Also worth noting: the thicker pads do have a clear impact on sound, since they shift your ears further from the drivers, so bear that in mind.