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post #421 of 498
11/10/12 at 5:14am

How do you open these SA5000? I have some issues with cable and would like to recable them. Thanks.

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post #422 of 498
11/10/12 at 8:01am
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Originally Posted by zibra View Post

How do you open these SA5000? I have some issues with cable and would like to recable them. Thanks.

There are 4  small phillip screws under the earpads You can push the earpads out of the way to get to them.

If you do a search there is a thread with photos.

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post #423 of 498
11/10/12 at 3:04pm
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Originally Posted by bozebuttons View Post

There are 4  small phillip screws under the earpads You can push the earpads out of the way to get to them.
If you do a search there is a thread with photos.

This picture actually shows them really well:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/582696/lightbox/post/8746305/id/693157

Thanks to "mrAdrian" for putting it up!
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post #424 of 498
11/10/12 at 5:51pm

Just be careful when opening them up, they are VERY fragile.

 

Just kidding. tongue_smile.gif

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post #425 of 498
11/11/12 at 1:34am

I saw pictures but do I have to pull out pads first to get into screw? How to put earpads back then?

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post #426 of 498
11/11/12 at 12:21pm
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Originally Posted by zibra View Post

I saw pictures but do I have to pull out pads first to get into screw? How to put earpads back then?

No just push the earpads from the center out to expose  each screw,do the same when putting the screws back in.

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post #427 of 498
11/11/12 at 12:42pm

Thank you. I already repaired cable:) Very nice sound but cant compete Hifimans IMO.

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post #428 of 498
11/27/12 at 3:51am

Hi guys,

just bought a 2nd hand SA5000 they are in a good shape except the pads which are completely destroyed!

It seems that SRH840 & M50 pads fit the Sony's, Denon's too.

So which ones will be the best to buy?

Thanks


Edited by cocolinho - 11/27/12 at 4:10am
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post #429 of 498
11/27/12 at 3:56am

Try ebay for SA3000 pads?

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Ear-pads-earpad-cushion-for-sony-mdr-sa3000-mdr-sa3000-sa-3000-headphones-/180862422122?pt=AU_Electronics_Portable_Audio_Accessories&hash=item2a1c3d8c6a&_uhb=1#ht_2451wt_1139

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post #430 of 498
11/27/12 at 6:05am
Maybe Sony will still have spares:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-accessories.pl?

Worth an e-mail at least.
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post #431 of 498
11/27/12 at 11:13am

yep but don't want to pay $100/$120 for a pair...tongue_smile.gif

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post #432 of 498
11/27/12 at 11:23am
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Originally Posted by cocolinho View Post

yep but don't want to pay $100/$120 for a pair...tongue_smile.gif

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post #433 of 498
11/27/12 at 11:44am

it seems to be the price for genuine pair from Sony...

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post #434 of 498
11/27/12 at 7:24pm
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Originally Posted by cocolinho View Post

it seems to be the price for genuine pair from Sony...

 

Unfortunately that is the price for those pads. There no other sources other than sony because demand for these headphones was so small. If you want to save a lot of money, I'd suggest tossing the SA3000 pads on them. I think they are far more comfortable than the SA5000 pads, although they may end up having less bass.

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post #435 of 498
11/27/12 at 8:25pm

Use some thin fabric or stocking to cover the opening, and then apply the SA3k pads, you might even find it an improvement. Enjoy!

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