[HTSkywalker]

How do you wash this thing? I bought mine used-from an old man. Who knows what hes been up to with? Will earpads get just ruined if you wash them with water and soap? But if not how then? Headband?

Buy new earpads

 

[Kimmeri]

Has anyone tried teflon spray to deal with the creaking handband? Does it really help? Other options that work? Please share your personal solutions. Thx!

YES! Mine were creaking a lot. Not just in hand, but on head when moving just a bit, movinh jaws, biting etc. It didnt go totally silent but close. 8 holes in headband, spray tiny bit in each one then twist for a while and make cups go in and out 10 times and let it dry.

 

[Kimmeri]

Buy new earpads

Over100 those new ones. Im too cheap for that. These are seemingly in perfect condition, but maybe they are soaked with old mans sweat from countless jerkoff sessions or something???

 

[regaet]

https://www.headphones.com/products/focal-clear-ear-pads

 

[Kimmeri]

https://www.headphones.com/products/focal-clear-ear-pads

Sadly these are for you guys in Burgerland only. Maybe Canada too. Would cost easily over 200€ to get them to Finland using US freight forwarder.

 

[u2u2]

How do you wash this thing? I bought mine used-from an old man. Who knows what hes been up to with? Will earpads get just ruined if you wash them with water and soap? But if not how then? Headband?

This stuff will work miracles....
Motorex Oil of Switzerland Helmet Care.
Cleans, deodorizes, and is friendly to the pad materials. One tin will last you forever. Cheap for what it does. Easy to use and ear pads and headbands are child's play compared to what it can tackle. Spray on, gently rub it in, sponge off, let dry.
Available at any good motorcycle dealer and online.

 

[Kimmeri]

This stuff will work miracles....
Motorex Oil of Switzerland Helmet Care.
Cleans, deodorizes, and is friendly to the pad materials. One tin will last you forever. Cheap for what it does. Easy to use and ear pads and headbands are child's play compared to what it can tackle. Spray on, gently rub it in, sponge off, let dry.
Available at any good motorcycle dealer and online.

Yep, that is probably perfect. 9 euro a can it seems.

 

[regaet]

Sadly these are for you guys in Burgerland only. Maybe Canada too. Would cost easily over 200€ to get them to Finland using US freight forwarder.

What about Sendy Aiva Pads? That's what I use and they sound great with the Elear.

 

[Kimmeri]

What about Sendy Aiva Pads? That's what I use and they sound great with the Elear.

Interesting. How do you make them fit Elear?

 

[SolaVirtus]

Somewhere earlier in this thread a friendly user shared a 3d printable file for pad adapters. I used it and ordered them through Thingiverse. I've been using the Sendy v2 pads on my Elear, and enjoy them, though I don't have stock or Clear pads to compare. It took a little wiggling to get the pads on the adapters to settle into position, but they did after a short time.

 

[regaet]

Interesting. How do you make them fit Elear?

I first tried them with two-sided tape, then bought the 3d printed pad adapters which worked ok but I finally cannibalized my Elear pads and they really hold the Aiva pads in place (no adhesive needed). I Haven't compared them to the Clear or Elex pads but compared to the Elear and Dekoni Fensterated pads they take Elear to another level at a very affordable price ($29.95). Very pleased with the end result! Search this thread for Sendy Aiva.

 

[HTSkywalker]

Yep, that is probably perfect. 9 euro a can it seems.

Remember the original cost of a new Elear set was 1,000 Euros and the included pads are priced for around $200. Earpads have a big effect on the sound.
You should do justice to the Elear or keep the old pads.

 

[pataburd]

The Elear with Clear OG pads sound--by far-and-away--the best to my ears (compared to stock or Elex pads).
Headphones.com was selling the Clear pads for $99.

 

[HTSkywalker]

The Elear with Clear OG pads sound--by far-and-away--the best to my ears (compared to stock or Elex pads).
Headphones.com was selling the Clear pads for $99.

Better check if those are made by Focal or made for Focal before buying.

 

[TaronL]

Better check if those are made by Focal or made for Focal before buying.

Yes they come straight from Focal's factory in France to our warehouse. We are currently doing the end of life fun on Focal's Clear OG along with the Clear OG ear pads.