[parbaked]

What headband did you use?

 

[Twinster]

I believed it's the Sony headband from the 7506 model.

It can be found for $20 here
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/Sony-7506-Replacement-Headband-and-Cups.html


It might require some adjustment so please confirm with people that used it before ordering.

 

[alv4426]

Is that place legit?... 
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I believed it's the Sony headband from the 7506 model.
It can be found for $20 here
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/Sony-7506-Replacement-Headband-and-Cups.html
It might require some adjustment so please confirm with people that used it before ordering.

 

[wje]

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I believed it's the Sony headband from the 7506 model.
It can be found for $20 here
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/Sony-7506-Replacement-Headband-and-Cups.html
It might require some adjustment so please confirm with people that used it before ordering.

 
Simon,
 
That is indeed the correct headband that I've referenced and personally used on in a Grado build last year.  I purchased mine from Trew Audio at the time, too.  Their shipping runs $10 - $11, so expect the total to be about $31.00 for U.S. destinations.  However, this is still cheaper than buying a pair of SR-60s and gutting them for the low-end headband assembly.
 
The adjustment and movement capabilities on the Sony headband are as well as the standard Grado offering, so nobody will have to accept limitations when going with the head band.

 

[alv4426]

hey wje did you have to call them to get it shipped? 
Yes you do I just did.

 

[Twinster]

Thank you Wayne for the confirmation. 
 
I see the headband seems to have folding mechanism and wires to allow single side cable?
 

 
 
 
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Simon,
 
That is indeed the correct headband that I've referenced and personally used on in a Grado build last year.  I purchased mine from Trew Audio at the time, too.  Their shipping runs $10 - $11, so expect the total to be about $31.00 for U.S. destinations.  However, this is still cheaper than buying a pair of SR-60s and gutting them for the low-end headband assembly.
 
The adjustment and movement capabilities on the Sony headband are as well as the standard Grado offering, so nobody will have to accept limitations when going with the head band.

 

[Melvins]

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I bought these off thelostMIDrange right here in the forums.

My man! I could tell by arc and shape of the cups. 

 

[devouringone3]

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My man! I could tell by arc and shape of the cups. 

 
They are gorgeous. Really original too, reserved looking yet stylish.
 
Does this headband pivots the cups on the horizontally?

 

[Henmyr]

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I believed it's the Sony headband from the 7506 model.
It can be found for $20 here
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/Sony-7506-Replacement-Headband-and-Cups.html
It might require some adjustment so please confirm with people that used it before ordering.

 
Does anyone have a good eu source for the 7506 headband and a cable for the magnums? Trew Audio wants $100 for shipping of the headband.

 

[wje]

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Does anyone have a good eu source for the 7506 headband and a cable for the magnums? Trew Audio wants $100 for shipping of the headband.

 
I'm sure Trew Audio would only send it via USPS "Express" mail where the package could be insured and tracked.  This might be a reason for the high shipping cost.  However, I wonder what the USPS regular mail rate would be to ship it via standard air mail, which could take about 10 days to reach you?  If that's the case, a member could order the item and get it shipped to them in the U.S., then forward it to you in Sweden.
 
This would mean, $20 (headband) + $11.00 (shipping to U.S. Recipient) = $31.00 + shipping cost to Sweden via standard air mail.  My guess is that easily, you could get it to your destination for under a total cost of $50.00.  I think the air mail shipping rate would be minimal.  The ony risk is that a tracking number wouldn't be provided - other than the US Customs label number that the USPS provides and the item couldn't be insured - but, it's not like a $500 pair of headphones would be sent.  However, again, to reiterate, the customs number is a good tracking number as a buyer from Israel told me about the feature.  I didn't believe it, until I saw it with my own eyes.  I sold an item and shipped it via Priority International mail on a Friday.  He actually received the package on Monday - just 4 days later.

 

[7keys]

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My man! I could tell by arc and shape of the cups. 

The cups had a light finish on them when I bought them and I refinished them with a reddish stain.

 

[Melvins]

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The cups had a light finish on them when I bought them and I refinished them with a reddish stain.

nice! I love the color of the ones you have, what stain did you use? Perhaps I'll do the same! Mine look pretty much identical to the ones in the picture that I quoted 

 

[devouringone3]

I love the rounded baffle!! (where the pads go onto)
 
First time I see such a nice detail for such a hidden part of the headphone and I really like it

 

[7keys]

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nice! I love the color of the ones you have, what stain did you use?

I used Minwax Red Oak 215 and 5 coats of clear Varathane.
 
I'd like to see a pic of yours if you have one.

 

[Melvins]

sure!