[Basil Fawlty]

I am sorry to say that I fell for the hype and bought a set of Klipsch M40s (before they discontinued them).  I have not had them but a couple of years and already the leather covering on one of the ear pads has started to split, exposing the foam inside.  I called Klipsch and they do not carry replacements (doesn't give me a warm fuzzy about buying anything Klipsch in the future).  
 
Anyway, I have come up empty so far in my search for a replacement.  I'm hoping someone here has run into this problem and may know of a replacement or even a suitable sub for the M40 Ear Pad..