VugfuksoThe earpads from Audio Technica are not Velour - they are the stock "pleather" earpads. Replacement pleather earpads are also part of this drop. If you want the sound signature to be exactly the same as the stock pads, order the pleather earpads on this drop. If you want a much more comfortable experience with only the slightest difference in the sound signature, then order the Velour earpads on this drop. Unlike other velour earpads, our earpads are specifically designed to minimize any changes to the sound of these headphones. Thanks! Chris Carfagno, The Sound Professionals