[htbyron]

So I periodically check ebay for K240 headphones, in search of a sextett for sale. Found one yesterday with no bids, and won it today at a reasonable price (with a 10% off coupon to boot).

The pics show what appears to be an excellent condition LP sextett (maybe MP?), as far as I can tell. Here's the link

The seller is not far away, so I'm hoping to get these in hand by early next week (maybe this weekend, if the stars align). Of course, there's no knowing the condition of the elastics or foam until then, but the headband and pads (and cable) look surprisingly good in the pics. I'll post again here, when I get a closer look and a listen.

Wish me luck -- Hoping for the best!

 

[XXII]

My guess is LP as well...

 

[Fungi]

At least one of the elastics is shot, so get your order in now

Other than that, looks to be in great condition.

 

[Trapper32]

Was hoping nobody would notice these.....Congrats and Good luck...and let us know how they turn out....

 

[Fitz]

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Originally Posted by Fungi /img/forum/go_quote.gif At least one of the elastics is shot, so get your order in now Other than that, looks to be in great condition.

Certainly better condition than the other one that ended today... that one had one screwed up headband.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Enjoy. You are in for a treat.

 

[htbyron]

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Originally Posted by Fungi /img/forum/go_quote.gif At least one of the elastics is shot, so get your order in now Other than that, looks to be in great condition.

Quite right! Although the sextetts are otherwise in very good condition, the elastics are shot. Can someone please point me to the P/N and contact info I will need to order a replacement set of elastics? Also, I have no idea how to go about taking the old ones off & putting new ones on, so I would appreciate any advice there. Finally, is there anything else I should check? Pads, headband, cable, screens, are all in good shape. I have not taken them apart yet (again, not sure how to do it), so I'm not sure what else to look for. All advice welcome.

edit: just found this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/tak...p-step-279905/

Still looking for the part number and ordering info... (or if anyone has an extra set of elastics they'd like to sell me, that'd be great too!).

 

[Fungi]

The foam stuff inside the cups might be crumbly from age; if you shake it and stuff falls out it's time to replace it.
2040M0303 Rubber loop (elastic)
2073Z1502 Foam ring (foam inside cup)

You can get all the old part numbers from the K240 series service manual if you need anything else, and you should contact Frank at Harman for AKG parts.
EDIT: You should also contact Frank to make any orders for parts. Sometimes they're on backorder; the elastics usually aren't.

AKG contacts
Service manuals

 

[davidxtb]

can anyone tell me the difference between the SEXTETT LP and MP?
i once had one pair yet the sound is not very good in spite of its good condition

 

[Tiemen]

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Originally Posted by davidxtb /img/forum/go_quote.gif can anyone tell me the difference between the SEXTETT LP and MP? i once had one pair yet the sound is not very good in spite of its good condition

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/wha...extett-276791/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/k240-242373/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/akg...od-akg-243339/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/akg...sanity-324905/

 

[003]

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Originally Posted by davidxtb /img/forum/go_quote.gif can anyone tell me the difference between the SEXTETT LP and MP? i once had one pair yet the sound is not very good in spite of its good condition

Check the link in my signature.

 

[htbyron]

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Originally Posted by Fungi /img/forum/go_quote.gif The foam stuff inside the cups might be crumbly from age; if you shake it and stuff falls out it's time to replace it. 2040M0303 Rubber loop (elastic) 2073Z1502 Foam ring (foam inside cup) You can get all the old part numbers from the K240 series service manual if you need anything else, and you should contact Frank at Harman for AKG parts. EDIT: You should also contact Frank to make any orders for parts. Sometimes they're on backorder; the elastics usually aren't. AKG contacts Service manuals

Thanks, Fungi. I talked to Frank today, and he was very helpful. He noted that for the new parts system, we need to add a "0" (zero) to the end of thosae old part numbers. FYI, in case anyone else is looking to order.