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DIY headphone pads? Yes: Success!

post #1 of 14
2/12/10 at 3:33pm
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Do you guys think making a headphone pad would be difficult? I plan to make some Beyer like velour pads, attempting to mimic the C-pads by headphile.

I have all the tools I need. Fabric, stuffing, sewing machine, etc.
Any opinions? Has this been done before?
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post #2 of 14
2/12/10 at 5:04pm
If you're skilled at working with fabric and whatnot, I figure it shouldn't be too difficult.
I would bet it's been done many times before.

I'm thinking about making some circumaural pads for supraaural headphones, I'll probably look into it when I have more free time.
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post #3 of 14
2/12/10 at 7:02pm
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I'm still wondering how the main padding (the donut) made.

Maybe somewhat like the J$ pads...
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Originally Posted by squid+ View Post
If you're skilled at working with fabric and whatnot, I figure it shouldn't be too difficult.
I would bet it's been done many times before.

I'm thinking about making some circumaural pads for supraaural headphones, I'll probably look into it when I have more free time.
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post #4 of 14
2/12/10 at 11:00pm
some food for thoughts: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/mdr...ml#post6248529
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post #5 of 14
2/13/10 at 2:46am
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Nice!

I might take a stab at it. not much to lose really.
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post #6 of 14
2/13/10 at 3:08am
I think as far as the foam goes, you just carve a donut out of a block. I've done some tinkering myself. Tricky part is the fabric, for sure. This is where I failed miserably.
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post #7 of 14
2/13/10 at 7:17pm
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Hand sew or machine?

I was thinking as combo of foam and polyfill.
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I think as far as the foam goes, you just carve a donut out of a block. I've done some tinkering myself. Tricky part is the fabric, for sure. This is where I failed miserably.
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post #8 of 14
2/13/10 at 9:52pm
I am awaiting the final product from J$ for my HD650...
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post #9 of 14
2/14/10 at 12:03am
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So far (not done), the "donut" is too thin... sigh

Still working.
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post #10 of 14
2/14/10 at 10:15pm
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YES!!! GREAT results with the DIY pads.

Cost less than $5 for a pair...

They look really authentic. Building the the Grado adapter tomorrow.

Do you guys want pics?
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post #11 of 14
2/15/10 at 2:31am
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YES!!! GREAT results with the DIY pads.

Do you guys want pics?
Nice! I want to see them !
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post #12 of 14
2/15/10 at 2:45am
LOL, do want pics...

We won't believe you without em!
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post #13 of 14
2/15/10 at 5:23am
pictures would be awesome!
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post #14 of 14
2/15/10 at 2:52pm
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Hand-sewn velour pads... carved foam on the inside... Simply amazing!





4 inch diameter and the disc is 1/2 inch thick, 1 inch tall. Going to add a silk/plastic base so the pads don't lose their shape.

Next... C-PADS!! Watch out headphile!
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