Replacing the ear pads on the OneOdio A9 isn’t officially supported—but it is possible.

A70/A71 replacement pads fit closely enough, but you’ll need a small bead of superglue to secure them properly.

Total time: ~10 minutes.

A few years back I got myself a low-cost ANC Bluetooth headphones for use around the house – 99% of time I’ll have my AirPods Pro 3 but occasionally, over-ears can be nice.

I got this specific model on recommendation from Scarbir – who’s done amazing work testing affordable – often Chinese direct import – headphones

Even with light use, the synthetic leather started to crack and peel after a few years. I guess at the price, some corners had to be cut in terms of build quality.

Unfortunately there is no replacement part available, even not when asking nicely.

The workaround

Instead of throwing them out, I tried something slightly off-label.

I ordered replacement pads for the OneOdio A70/A71. They’re not identical, but visually and structurally close enough to try.

At around $5, it was worth the experiment.

Result: it works.

The original pads pull off easily. The A70 pads don’t snap into place, but the fit is close enough that a thin bead of superglue along the plastic rim holds them securely—and they end up looking almost factory-installed.

Be your own judge but I would 100% recommend this to others with the same issue.

Mistakes to avoid:

• Make sure the little foam pads that sit inside the ear cups remain in place
• Don’t overdue the glue – it’s easy to make a mess and not much is needed given the minimal forces the pads experience.
• Align carefully – there is no do-over with super glue.

Conclusion

First impressions: Sound quality and ANC feel unchanged in my use. Comfort is similar to the original pads.

For ~$5 in replacement pads, some glue and 10 mins work, this is absolutely worth doing instead of throwing the headphones away.

It’s not perfect—but it’s a simple fix that gives them a second life.