jean pads

5 months ago by rnercle to c/diy

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Pads started peeling and shedding plastic everywhere. We didn't want to get replacements so I peeled off all the plastic, kept the cushions and used an old jean with some wool to make it better than it was before.

I have 25 year old Grados that still have their original pads. I don't know why AKG couldn't even stand 4 years of occasional use 🤷

decended_being 21 points 5 months ago

Jeadphones!

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umbrella 4 points 5 months ago

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ace_garp 20 points 5 months ago

Jeanious

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prenatal_confusion 4 points 5 months ago

(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

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mrmisses 11 points 5 months ago

When my headphones did this I first started looking for new ones.. then it hit me, I can just buy replacement ear pieces. They were like $10

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PM_ME_VINTAGE_30S 6 points 5 months ago

That's really cool that you managed to implement that solution, but as an autistic man with texture issues...ew denim 😬

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merde 1 point 5 months ago

what texture would you prefer?

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PM_ME_VINTAGE_30S 2 points 5 months ago

Probably a smooth cotton or polyester blend. Just...not denim 😅

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ashenone 5 points 5 months ago

AKG has dogshit pads. Mine started peeling after a year. Replaced them with some cheap pads and have been solid for the last 5 years

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g0d0fm15ch13f 3 points 5 months ago

It's why they didn't even put pads on the K1000s lmao

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livligkinkajou 4 points 5 months ago

Did you notice any sound difference?

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merde 2 points 5 months ago

i asked and the reply was "no noticeable difference"

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umbrella 3 points 5 months ago

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merde 1 point 5 months ago

K52

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khannie 2 points 5 months ago

I love the creativity but does it not destroy sound isolation?

My own earpads go to shit about every three years. I wear glasses and I'm convinced that contributes to it. Cheap 60 second job to replace them though and always feels so good.

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merde 2 points 5 months ago

my favorites, grados, are on ear. These are never used outside, so isolation isn't a necessity.

If you need isolation, jeans wouldn't be the best choice i assume.

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