[m11a1]

...it freaking smells.

The smell is quite strong and is very irritating. It's not a disgusting smell, it smells like either body lotion/hair gel/spray or body fragrance. Or it could just be body odor.

The smell is throughout the whole headphone, even the cable and the plug. I've been cleaning it with anti-bacterial wipes as well as leaving it by the window but the smell is still there....it's so bad that it's really preventing me from enjoying my new headphone.

What should I do???

 

[erd]

Was it a HD650? I had one that smells so bad I had to resell it cheap.

 

[roger_s]

Have you tried Fabreeze? That stuff seems to cut through just about everything.

 

[m11a1]

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Originally Posted by erd /img/forum/go_quote.gif Was it a HD650? I had one that smells so bad I had to resell it cheap.

Nope, it's not the HD650. I feel like I might have to do that though....quite sad really

 

[El_Doug]

It is usually shampoo scent

keep in mind that replacement pads are usually rather cheap

 

[Folex]

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger_s /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you tried Fabreeze? That stuff seems to cut through just about everything.

2x that stuff works like magic

 

[TheEhkolite]

You could try replacing the fabric parts, depending on the model.

 

[Duggeh]

If I were the buyer here I'd be asking for a refund. Ground-in smells, if you do not want them are not acceptable, it doesn't matter what the smell is. A characteristic which you do not like is a flaw.

 

[m11a1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Doug /img/forum/go_quote.gif It is usually shampoo scent keep in mind that replacement pads are usually rather cheap

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheEhkolite /img/forum/go_quote.gif You could try replacing the fabric parts, depending on the model.

The smell is throughout the whole headphone, even the cable and the plug. I doubt replacing the pads or headbands will eliminate the smell.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duggeh /img/forum/go_quote.gif If I were the buyer here I'd be asking for a refund.

Assuming you're the seller: If you were unknown of your own smell, would you take it back?

 

[smeggy]

Agreed, I've had a few phones arrive smelling of hair gel and the stuff reeks for months.

 

[sbtruitt]

reminds me of Seinfeld's 'Smelly Car' episode

 

[Folex]

Put a half a bottle of febreeze on them and put them in your car with the windows rolled down about an inch and leave them there until it gets cold (assuming ya live where its cold) If it still smells terrible I'd ask for a refund.

 

[MacedonianHero]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbtruitt /img/forum/go_quote.gif reminds me of Seinfeld's 'Smelly Car' episode

I thought the same thing...amazing how many things in life bring you back to Seinfeld?

I hope there wasn't a "poppy" stain on the ear pads. Sorry, I couldn't control myself.

Seriously, I would at least contact the seller and see if he/she will help you out. Good luck!

 

[Tigerwoodkhorns]

I'm really glad that I sprung for the extea $50 or $75 for new phones. A good friend lent me his HD580's to try out and warned me that the pads were geting nasty. And they are.

The new ones are so nice.

 

[sbtruitt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacedonianHero /img/forum/go_quote.gif I thought the same thing...amazing how many things in life bring you back to Seinfeld?

really.

one other serious suggestion to the OP - go to a pet store and get a bottle of their natual odor remover that has natural enzymes in it. It works on a host of things and is really effective.