JDS Labs Atom + stack and pad swapped to Aliexpress pleather + suede pads. Sounds great, and no more squeaking against glasses.

I also used some 205G0 lube on the metal arm that retract into the headband to reduce creaking and to improve the smoothness of the height adjustment system.

Side note: I found that most of the cheap aftermarket pads don't clip into the headphone as strongly as the OEM pads. I still need to try Dekoni pads to see if they are worth it.