[Thunder240]

Hello, is there anyone in the East Bay who can assist me with replacing a busted yoke for my Fostex FH-X00? I got replacement yoke from Fostex’ importer but need help with the installation.

I’m more than willing to compensate for your time!

 

[msing539]

If that doesn't work out, you can mail it to one of us to fix and ship back. Maybe post a pic of the damage.

 

[Thunder240]

Thanks @msing539 , sure, I’ll send them to one of you, if there is an offeror!

Here are a few pics them show what’s going on, as well as the parts diagram for the Th-900 (which I understand has the same yoke/headband construction), and finally links showing the yoke and the pins (called “shafts”) which attach the yokes to the cups and to the headband.

I tried prying the shafts out with a pliers, without success. Then I noticed in the parts diagram that there appears to be a screw that attaches to them on the other side. I can see the screw on the headband attachment point. It isn’t visible in the cup attachment points since it is hidden by the cup itself.

Link to yoke (mine is broken, I have the replacement part)
https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/54...lacement-hanger-for-th-600-th-610-th-900-mkii

Link to shaft pins (mine are still usable)
https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/539593-fostex-1420606309-shaft-for-th900-th600-th500rp

Parts diagram for TH-900
https://imgur.io/a/pE9ERD4/

 

[msing539]

Sure thing man, why not post this in classifieds for a repair job? I know of a user that has taken apart lots of Fostex and I've only done one. I'll see if he has the time and desire to lend a hand.

 

[kartk]

@Snake0IL415 this looks like something you can help with?

 

[Thunder240]

Sure thing man, why not post this in classifieds for a repair job? I know of a user that has taken apart lots of Fostex and I've only done one. I'll see if he has the time and desire to lend a hand.

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll cross post to this thread

 

[Thunder240]

Sure thing man, why not post this in classifieds for a repair job? I know of a user that has taken apart lots of Fostex and I've only done one. I'll see if he has the time and desire to lend a hand.

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll cross post to this thread

 

[unuselessness]

I have a pair of broken Fostex cans in the mail to me now. Send me a PM and I will keep you informed when they will arrive and will help you fix yours.

 

[Snake0IL415]

Thanks @kartk!

I live in East Oakland. I’ve done quite a few hardware swaps for Grados, ZMFs, and recently swapped ZMF hardware onto an Auroras Borealis. I also make interconnects, cables and removable cable headphone mods.

Took a look at the pics and read the details. Seems like something I could figure out and would love to help!

Some pics of my work.

 

[Snake0IL415]

Forgot to add… I don’t have XP with Fostex but confident I could figure it out.

 

[Thunder240]

@unuselessness thanks, please post again with your experience.

@Snake0IL415 pm sent

 

[Snake0IL415]

Back in action. I had a lot of fun learning about and fixing this can. Thanks for trusting me with these @Thunder240 - it was also a lot of fun to chat about music and gear with you at the coffee shop!!!

 

[Thunder240]

Back in action. I had a lot of fun learning about and fixing this can. Thanks for trusting me with these @Thunder240 - it was also a lot of fun to chat about music and gear with you at the coffee shop!!!

Thank you @Snake0IL415 for performing this repair, explaining your approach at the start, and keeping me informed throughout including sending me pics of the disassembly. You’re an asset to our community. Truly awesome!

 

[Snake0IL415]

Awe shucks... thanks! This stuff is fun and love to be able to help in general. Also - allowed me to listen to them - which I'm doing now!!!! so everyone wins!!!