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Broke my ATH-M50's Need some help.

Mar 25, 2012 at 12:18 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 15
miijin

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I searched around trying to find a tutorial on how to replace the hinge. The cable got caught on me and I dropped them about 4 feet and one of the hinges no longer holds the headphone in place. Hope that makes sense the headphone is now flat as opposed to  sticking out so there's a perfect fit over your ear. The hinge essential folds too far in. I was wondering if anyone's ever fixed this and can tell me how difficult it was, as the tear down looked ungodly difficult. Also has anyone sent this in for repair at audio technica, I'd like to avoid paying 100 bucks to fix it when there's perfectly good used ones going for similar prices around here. Any thoughts? 
 

 
Mar 25, 2012 at 1:18 AM Post #2 of 15

Damn! I knew I am not the only one broke it like this
 but I haven't found any way to fix it 
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 end up moving on to new headphone 
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miijin said:
I searched around trying to find a tutorial on how to replace the hinge. The cable got caught on me and I dropped them about 4 feet and one of the hinges no longer holds the headphone in place. Hope that makes sense the headphone is now flat as opposed to  sticking out so there's a perfect fit over your ear. The hinge essential folds too far in. I was wondering if anyone's ever fixed this and can tell me how difficult it was, as the tear down looked ungodly difficult. Also has anyone sent this in for repair at audio technica, I'd like to avoid paying 100 bucks to fix it when there's perfectly good used ones going for similar prices around here. Any thoughts? 
 
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Mar 25, 2012 at 1:32 AM Post #3 of 15
 
Wow - those have seen some miles, never seen the pads like that!
 
I'm taking a punt here but I'd say it might be time for a new set.
 
Mar 25, 2012 at 1:56 AM Post #4 of 15


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gwarmi said:
 
Wow - those have seen some miles, never seen the pads like that!
 
I'm taking a punt here but I'd say it might be time for a new set.
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This ^
I can say you should probably look into some new pads
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, and the price of new pads and a repair would be about that of a new pair.
 

 
Here's my idea.
 
Mar 25, 2012 at 4:52 AM Post #6 of 15
I've thought about buying a new pair and keeping these for parts, the pads have seen some major miles. They are 3 years old, and i never changed the pads.. they never bothered me enough lol. I always did want some with the soft pads instead of these pleather things.. would get hot in AZ. 
 
Mar 25, 2012 at 7:16 AM Post #10 of 15
Don't try glue things there since the pressure of the pad is too much for a small pieces to handle ( you can't use big since it would touch your head) 
Believe me I have tried and failed just buy a new one :(
 
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O i didn't notice your idea at first, i'll give it a whirl and let you know if it worked.
 
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Mar 25, 2012 at 8:15 AM Post #11 of 15
Wow, those pads have some serious wear. Glad that you've at least got some good miles from them. There are usually like new m50's on the for sale forums. Just do an advanced search.
 
Good luck!!
 
Mar 25, 2012 at 12:50 PM Post #12 of 15
Ask the Audiotechnica customer service if you can buy THIS specific part. Tried to get some ATH-M50 cups for modding, asked them whether I could buy some cups. They said they only sell earpads, but are able to send me used cups for free. Well, they did, and inside of them were unused M50 Drivers as well... the whole cups with dampening, drivers and everything but the pads. (**** was so cash)
 
Just try you luck, an email won't hurt anybody.
 
 
Mar 25, 2012 at 1:48 PM Post #13 of 15


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robernd said:
Ask the Audiotechnica customer service if you can buy THIS specific part. Tried to get some ATH-M50 cups for modding, asked them whether I could buy some cups. They said they only sell earpads, but are able to send me used cups for free. Well, they did, and inside of them were unused M50 Drivers as well... the whole cups with dampening, drivers and everything but the pads. (**** was so cash)
 
Just try you luck, an email won't hurt anybody.
 
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What email did you reach them at? Parts@ATUS.com?
 
Mar 25, 2012 at 2:24 PM Post #14 of 15


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miijin said:
What email did you reach them at? Parts@ATUS.com?
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Well, I live in Germany, so I used the contact formular they offer on their web-page... regardless, they will redirect your Mail if you get the wrong one... unless they are total *insert profanity*
 
Mar 2, 2015 at 10:03 AM Post #15 of 15
Mine broke in the same exact location in my work bag. I tried to avoid folding them due to wear and ended up snapping them with a few knocks here and there and too much stuff in the bag. :(
 
Epoxy only worked for a couple of weeks until they snapped again.
 
Honestly I am really hesitant of buying a sew set because of this—it looks like a very common issue which I am not looking forward to experience once more. So sad - they are a good pair of cans otherwise!
 
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