My only complaint would be that if you install the K70 software, it seems to make the keyboard not start with the pc. The new pads are gonna feel a lot less plush than your replacements at first. These are really for the balanced sound enthusiast. Overall I would rate this headset an excellent buy, and would absolutely recommend it, especially for the price ($37). In fact the Hollywood-isms scattered throughout this story are pretty amusing. It is not study,, will be returning the item. At this moment i?ve bleed out my fingers and it?s still not out. You can toggle it on and off as you needI did have the older versions and can confirm that these are louder and have better call quality. Broke these in during covid-19 walks/runs. They are a great inexpensive option.