> Sennheiser provides replacements should you need them.

Not anymore for my old 380 pro. Had to settle for aftermarket versions that feel a little softer but also sound a bit different.

Yeah, i got couple of third party replacements recently for my 2 hd380pros.

The leatherette one was useless within 2 years. Outside became slimey / sticky, the inside just shrunk.

The velour one works fine but feels different to original. I just ordered a mesh one to try too.