I've had HM5 pleather pads and they've affected sound pretty much so I've returned them back because I didn't like it. Comfort was good. I found cable mod much better. Don't know if these are better or not though.
yeah. some people really dont like the sound change for the hm5 cause of the depth of the earpads. base from the pictures this is smaller compared to hm5. but not that much of reviews. someone who can help us?
The thing to take note of is that these earpads have a larger ear opening in a similar fashion to HM5 pads, perhaps a pinch smaller, so yes, they will probably affect sound like HM5 pads do. For better or for worse will depend on who you ask.