[Chives]

I bought these headphones last August and I think that they are amazing but I am starting to get some cracking in the leather padding on the top of the headphone. Here's a pic...btw I have not been putting these headphones through any abuse, just happened on its own I guess.
 
 

 

 

[NA Blur]

If they remain dry they are going to crack.  I use some hand lotion or you could use leather lotion once a month to keep the leather moist.  They are going to age and there is nothing we can do about it but take care of the leather as much as possible.

 

[peteham]

That can't be leather...

 

[Chives]

Yea there's no way its real leather its more like pleather or an artificial leather, I was just wondering if this happened to any other 598 owners.
 

 

[sidel]

That can't be leather...

right-o. this feels very familiar..

"leatherette headband and velour ear pads provide outstanding wearing comfort, even for long listening sessions." -- Sennheiser

you still need to take care of the leatherette though. there's a lot of products for cars and such, but I think what will really help is to just get a water spritzer or some water on a towel or something and wipe it down gently every so often to get your natural hair oil off.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Maybe Saddle soap would help?

 

[TK277]

The 598s were known for cracking, but Sennheiser addressed the problem...I don't know how long ago now, but it's possible a pair from last August was before Senn addressed the problem. Contact them and they will probably replace it for you.

 

[goropeza]

I have seen someone else start a thread on this I believe. No, you are not the only one...of that I am sure. It's usually in the same spot as well. It hasn't happened to mine yet thank god.