I was originally thinking of posting this in https://www.head-fi.org/forums/diy-do-it-yourself-discussions.6/
However, it seems that I can’t do that yet. So I am posting here instead as recommended by the introductory message.
I’m currently trying to repair a friend's headphones. He has an Audeze LCD-1 which has started disintegrating, at least the plastic. They still work electronically and sound wise (the earcups are in good condition)
since the headphones have a cable attached to each earcup (I am using earcup here because that was the nearest word I could find to describe the part of the headphones where the sound comes from). However he cannot use them due to their poor mechanical condition. Also he can not get them fixed since the warranty has expired. Below is a picture of the current state of the headphones:
I couldn't figure out how to add an image from my computer. Couldn't find the button for attaching a file
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/resolved-cant-upload-photos.924922/#post-15455648
So everything from the yoke and above needs to be replaced. First question, is there anyone who already have done this work? And with the work, I mean a complete rebuilding of the headphones from the bracket and up. So I can just print it and attach headphones to the earcups.
If that is not the case the plan I have is to take an existing headphone design and adjust the part that connects the earcups so they fit to his headphones. I think I can make the yokes but I was wondering if anyone has already made
replacements yokes for Audeze LCD-1? For example similar to these:
- WH-CH510 replacment bracket
These are the headphones I have found that I am thinking of adjusting to his earcups:
- Tofty Headband 1
- Tofty Headphones 4: Aurorus Borealis Inspired
- Headphonesty: Best 3D Printed Headphones
Are there any I have overlooked? Any that are better than the ones I have already found? It is important that they can adjust their height. It would be nice if they are aesthetically pleasing but that is only an additional requirement.
So to sum up these are my questions:
- Does anyone have completely fixed the Audeze LCD-1 headphones?
- Is there yoke replacements for Audeze LCD-1 headphones?
- Is there any headphones I have overlooked in my search?
However, it seems that I can’t do that yet. So I am posting here instead as recommended by the introductory message.
I’m currently trying to repair a friend's headphones. He has an Audeze LCD-1 which has started disintegrating, at least the plastic. They still work electronically and sound wise (the earcups are in good condition)
since the headphones have a cable attached to each earcup (I am using earcup here because that was the nearest word I could find to describe the part of the headphones where the sound comes from). However he cannot use them due to their poor mechanical condition. Also he can not get them fixed since the warranty has expired. Below is a picture of the current state of the headphones:
I couldn't figure out how to add an image from my computer. Couldn't find the button for attaching a file
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/resolved-cant-upload-photos.924922/#post-15455648
So everything from the yoke and above needs to be replaced. First question, is there anyone who already have done this work? And with the work, I mean a complete rebuilding of the headphones from the bracket and up. So I can just print it and attach headphones to the earcups.
If that is not the case the plan I have is to take an existing headphone design and adjust the part that connects the earcups so they fit to his headphones. I think I can make the yokes but I was wondering if anyone has already made
replacements yokes for Audeze LCD-1? For example similar to these:
- WH-CH510 replacment bracket
These are the headphones I have found that I am thinking of adjusting to his earcups:
- Tofty Headband 1
- Tofty Headphones 4: Aurorus Borealis Inspired
- Headphonesty: Best 3D Printed Headphones
Are there any I have overlooked? Any that are better than the ones I have already found? It is important that they can adjust their height. It would be nice if they are aesthetically pleasing but that is only an additional requirement.
So to sum up these are my questions:
- Does anyone have completely fixed the Audeze LCD-1 headphones?
- Is there yoke replacements for Audeze LCD-1 headphones?
- Is there any headphones I have overlooked in my search?
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