Re: [Avid-L2] OT: Headphone Repair in Los Angeles

I think finding replacement pads to fit that specific model might be tricky. I could be wrong, though. Replacement pads for Sony 7506 headphones are easy to come by…Sony sells them, I think some Audio-Technica pads will fit, and B&H even sells generic knockoffs. Beyer, Sennheiser, and Shure also sells replacement pads for a bunch of their bigger headphones…maybe something will fit.

If you're OK with the aesthetics, you might like Garfield Headphone Softies. A fuzzy Rayon fabric with an elastic that holds it in place on top of your existing (or new) cushions. Comfy and warm in winter, cool in summer; no more sweaty ears and cans. Acoustically transparent (for all intents and purposes). I use these even on headphones that don't have decaying pads. Available in several colors. Under $20.
http://professionalsound.com/specs/garfield.htm

If you want to try some new headphones, check out the mainstream production choices from Sony, Sennheiser, and Ultrasone. Here's a decent list of the usual suspects:
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/Headphones.html

For location mixing I almost always use Sony MDR-7506, but check out the Ultrasones. They're rather flat (in a good way). They make consumer/audiophile models…I've only tried their professional models:
http://www.ultrasone-headphones.com/en/products/pro

I know a couple post people who say good things about Grado headphones for work (as opposed to pleasure) listening. Huh.
http://www.gradolabs.com/headphones

In your neighborhood, you can find most of this stuff (except for Grado, most likely), as well as good advice and service recommendations (I'd think) at Trew Audio or Location Sound.

http://www.trewaudio.com
http://www.locationsound.com/


jim feeley
pov media
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On Aug 14, 2014, at 9:47 AM, Mark Santora mrsantora@gmail.com [Avid-L2] <Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

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> David,
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> I'll check Amazon to see if they stock the pads for my Sony's - it's the mdr-cd770. I've gotta say, I know they're almost 20 years old, but I've listened to all different kinds of headphones, and nothing has come close to these in fidelity (IMHO). I'd even consider finding a new pair if I could if I can't find parts.
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> Bigfish,
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> I actually live near Speaker City and had thought of going there this weekend so thanks for the suggestion. I've been in and around Burbank for 15 years and strangely have never stepped foot in Speaker City - I know that's not right, but at least now I've got a reason.
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> Thanks
> Mark
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> On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 9:19 AM, bigfish@pacbell.net [Avid-L2] <Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Give Speaker City in Burbank a call. They are mostly speakers and repair of speakers but they have a lot of experience so I'd bet they might have a suggestion. Not quite Hollywood but if you squint you can pretend. In the past I've found foam replacements for my sony headphones that are smaller non muff design. It might have been at Fry's or maybe Radio Shack I stumbled on them.



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