Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
All of these MDR-7506 posts reminded me that I purchased OEM pads for my Sony MDR-7506 many months ago but I never installed them. I had some free time this evening and I was still able to find the ear pads in my "stuff" so I thought I would give it a try. It was quite easy to remove the original pads. To install the new ones I started at the top (not the side) and did not push the material very far into the lip. I worked my way to the bottom holding the pad lip in place along the sides. When it was completely around I used a thin machinists scale to push the pad into the groove in areas where it was not seated properly. It was a little time consuming but not really difficult and now the headphones look new again. These are my favorite headphones! John KK9A Frank O'Donnell K6FOD: Is there a secret trick for getting replacement earpads installed smoothly onto the headphones? I bought a pair of Sony pads for my MDR-7506, but try as I might, as I get one side into the groove on the headphone, the other side inevitably slips out. Beginning to get into the realm of the comical. Frank K6FOD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Can you warm or heat the replacement pads to let them stretch a little during installation. I have done that in similar instances with good results. The plastic or rubbery part shrinks back to its original size on cooling. David J. Wilcox’s iPad > On Nov 9, 2020, at 2:25 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > > Is there a secret trick for getting replacement earpads installed smoothly > onto the headphones? > > I bought a pair of Sony pads for my MDR-7506, but try as I might, as I get > one side into the groove on the headphone, the other side inevitably slips > out. Beginning to get into the realm of the comical. > > Frank K6FOD > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to djwilco...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
I've done three sets using the Beyer Dynamics velour ear pads. They seemed to go on smoothly, and last a LOT longer than the originals. Since the OEM pads flake off too soon, I never used the SONY pads, only Beyer Dynamics. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Monday, November 09, 2020 3:47 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads? Yes, that's my experience, and I've done it 3-4 times over the years, mostly with Sony-branded replacements. 73, Jim K9YC On 11/9/2020 11:41 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: > Perserverance …. :) > >> On Nov 9, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: >> >> Is there a secret trick for getting replacement earpads installed smoothly >> onto the headphones? >> >> I bought a pair of Sony pads for my MDR-7506, but try as I might, as I get >> one side into the groove on the headphone, the other side inevitably slips >> out. Beginning to get into the realm of the comical. >> __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to pin...@erols.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Thanks. Doubled down, and it actually didn't take too long. On 11/9/20 11:41 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: Perserverance …. :) On Nov 9, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: Is there a secret trick for getting replacement earpads installed smoothly onto the headphones? I bought a pair of Sony pads for my MDR-7506, but try as I might, as I get one side into the groove on the headphone, the other side inevitably slips out. Beginning to get into the realm of the comical. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Yes, that's my experience, and I've done it 3-4 times over the years, mostly with Sony-branded replacements. 73, Jim K9YC On 11/9/2020 11:41 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: Perserverance …. :) On Nov 9, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: Is there a secret trick for getting replacement earpads installed smoothly onto the headphones? I bought a pair of Sony pads for my MDR-7506, but try as I might, as I get one side into the groove on the headphone, the other side inevitably slips out. Beginning to get into the realm of the comical. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Perserverance …. :) > On Nov 9, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > > Is there a secret trick for getting replacement earpads installed smoothly > onto the headphones? > > I bought a pair of Sony pads for my MDR-7506, but try as I might, as I get > one side into the groove on the headphone, the other side inevitably slips > out. Beginning to get into the realm of the comical. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Is there a secret trick for getting replacement earpads installed smoothly onto the headphones? I bought a pair of Sony pads for my MDR-7506, but try as I might, as I get one side into the groove on the headphone, the other side inevitably slips out. Beginning to get into the realm of the comical. Frank K6FOD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
On 11/5/2020 5:24 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: We all have different head and ear shapes. YES! I purchased a pair of MDR-7506 headphones based on some raves on this list to give them a try. Although they sound fine, I couldn’t wear them with their original ear-pads for more than an hour at a time. They mashed my ears, hurt, and were tiring. I ended up purchasing Auray Extra Deep Ear Pads for them (from BH Photo), which fit around, rather than on, the ears, and they are much more comfortable — at least for me. The pads increase sound isolation somewhat, and do slightly increase low end (no impact on highs that I’ve observed). For ham radio, go with comfort -- bass response is something we don't need (or want). Music is a different story -- go with comfort AND bass response. Ear pads affect low end (bass) response by improving the air seal between the phones and the head. It's also improved by a headband that clamps the phones more tightly to the head. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Thanks. A couple of reviews I saw of third-party pads referred to reduced bass and overemphasized treble. Similar to what you'd get by pulling the headphones away from the ears. 73, Frank K6FOD Well, maybe THAT's why I like these Sony MDR-7506's so much. I find their treble response is perfect for my type of high frequency hearing loss. That's good to know, 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to pin...@erols.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Here's a link for Beyer Dynamics velour ear pads that I use in my MDR-7506 headphones: https://kino-eye.com/2008/11/16/beyerdynamic-velour-pads/ Here's a slightly cheaper set but I haven't tried these: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Dekoni-Audio/Luxury-Velour-Replacement-Ear-Pads -for-Sony-MDR7506-Headphones.gc?source=4WWRWXGG=EAIaIQobChMIguWx2r3q7A IVUfDACh3wKQwXEAMYAyAAEgJLj_D_BwE 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2020 8:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads? On 11/4/2020 5:38 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > So a question for MDR-7506 owners who are picky about sound -- can you > recommend a specific pad that definitely doesn't cause any change in > that regard? They're not the cheapest, but you can buy Sony-branded pads. Search on Sony MDR-7506 replacement earpads. As a retired audio professional, my guess is that any effect will be limited to bass response. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to pin...@erols.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
We all have different head and ear shapes. I purchased a pair of MDR-7506 headphones based on some raves on this list to give them a try. Although they sound fine, I couldn’t wear them with their original ear-pads for more than an hour at a time. They mashed my ears, hurt, and were tiring. I ended up purchasing Auray Extra Deep Ear Pads for them (from BH Photo), which fit around, rather than on, the ears, and they are much more comfortable — at least for me. The pads increase sound isolation somewhat, and do slightly increase low end (no impact on highs that I’ve observed). Grant NQ5T > On Nov 5, 2020, at 1:26 AM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > > On 11/4/20 5:52 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >> They're not the cheapest, but you can buy Sony-branded pads. >> Search on Sony MDR-7506 replacement earpads. >> >> As a retired audio professional, my guess is that any effect will be limited >> to bass response. > > > Thanks. A couple of reviews I saw of third-party pads referred to reduced > bass and overemphasized treble. Similar to what you'd get by pulling the > headphones away from the ears. > > 73, > > Frank K6FOD > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
On 11/4/20 5:52 PM, Jim Brown wrote: They're not the cheapest, but you can buy Sony-branded pads. Search on Sony MDR-7506 replacement earpads. As a retired audio professional, my guess is that any effect will be limited to bass response. Thanks. A couple of reviews I saw of third-party pads referred to reduced bass and overemphasized treble. Similar to what you'd get by pulling the headphones away from the ears. 73, Frank K6FOD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
On 11/4/2020 5:38 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: So a question for MDR-7506 owners who are picky about sound -- can you recommend a specific pad that definitely doesn't cause any change in that regard? They're not the cheapest, but you can buy Sony-branded pads. Search on Sony MDR-7506 replacement earpads. As a retired audio professional, my guess is that any effect will be limited to bass response. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
The pads on my nearly ancient MDR-7506's have now officially given up the ghost -- both are long-tattered, and one has come off entirely and refuses to be reinstalled. I've read various messages here on pad replacements for these and other headphones, comments on various pad types including OEM vs velour, etc. The one thing I'm stuck on that this point is that, on vendor sites like Amazon, I see reviews where it's mentioned that pads can cause a significant change in the headphones' sound. I've noticed for various pad types. So a question for MDR-7506 owners who are picky about sound -- can you recommend a specific pad that definitely doesn't cause any change in that regard? Thanks and 73, Frank K6FOD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
