you can try and remove it by pulling out the earpad by pinching it out from one corner and working your way around. You can also use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the first corner which i found to be easier to get it going, then remove it using fingers. There is very little elasticity in the...

Haven't visited this thread for a while. As for the cracking sounds, I've not come across it yet. Also with regards to ear pads replacement I can confirm that the sony MDR-V150 (70mm) ear pads fit quite well (although not as comfortable).

I am in the middle of recommending to my friend a set of in-ear phones as she was complaining about her hearing. Stumbled upon this appreciation thread. I too appreciate them :)   H.M

just did the test. didn't come across anything suspicious on my pair. also tried them on other open backs just to see whether what you described could be replicated and got nothing out of it.

Reviving this thread :D   I just bought a pair of these to convert them into an el cheapo Bluetooth headset. Already done the disassembly, and waiting for parts to complete. will post photos and guide in the next month or so. Probably not the most user friendly headphones to mod as the...

nice one flinx, I will be ordering a pair and give em a go :D

Hi Guys, My account has finally been blessed by the Head-Fi mods and I can finally upload photos. Here's the result with a removal guide and alternative application of the HD-414 ear pads. http://www.head-fi.org/g/a/869726/akg-k420-ear-pad-replacement-and-alternatives# I did leave a...

Update: I found a set of replacement earpads on ebay with the plastic ring.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-New-Replacement-earpad-For-AKG-K420-Leather-ear-pad-/251076873171?pt=US_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3a75590bd3 So far this is the only supplier I found that has this whereas...

Thanks Darner, much appreciated. Coincidentally I did make a purchase of the sony MDR-V150 a few days ago lol. Even though I've read them to be kinda sucky on head-fi. They were my first ever pair of headphones when I was a little youngster. Held up pretty well till the cable broke way back...

Has anyone figured out a suitable ear pad replacement? I would like to know whether the ear pads from the sennheiser HD-25 or the HD-414 would fit these. I haven't gained the confidence to take my ear pads apart yet. H.M

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I recently bought myself an akg-k420 recently for cheap on catchoftheday.com. The stock ear pads were relatively comfortable but after a few hours I needed to take a break from them. Just for some experimentation I did pull apart 1 of the ear pads, which is glued to a plastic O ring. The...