[Edwood]

Aren't AudioCubes I and II the same company?

They have the R10 Ear Pads for two different prices.

Audiocubes II has it for $255

Audiocubes I has it for $269

Shipping is slightly more expensive for Audiocubes II, but it's still a little cheaper than Audiocubes I.

I guess I should order from AudioCubes II, then.

-Ed

 

[null]

I've always wondered what was up with AudioCubes I and II...

 

[Edwood]

Ah, what the hell.

I ordered the cheaper one.

-Ed

 

[MuZI]

Someone should e-mail them and ask for the differences, my thought was that the Audiocubes II was more of a audiophile atmosphere

 

[elliot]

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Originally Posted by Edwood They have the R10 Ear Pads for two different prices. Audiocubes II has it for $255 Audiocubes I has it for $269

Wow! Those are really expensive ear pads (for even more absurdly priced headphones, of course).

 

[Kurt]

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Originally Posted by elliot Wow! Those are really expensive ear pads (for even more absurdly priced headphones, of course).

Exactly. If they would have any dignity at all, they would sell them for 5 Bucks and the phone for 100. =0)

 

[ayt999]

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Originally Posted by Kurt Exactly. If they would have any dignity at all, they would sell them for 5 Bucks and the phone for 100. =0)

if you can make a headphone that is exactly like the MDR-R10 in build quality, materials, sound reproduction, etc... I would gladly buy one from you.

I sure hope the day for me to buy new pads is far away... quite costly.

 

[terrymx]

wow, i never even knew there was an audiocubes2.com. whats up with that.

 

[Hirsch]

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Originally Posted by ayt999 I sure hope the day for me to buy new pads is far away... quite costly.

There have been several reports of Sony discontinuing the R10. I'm not entirely sure when it will occur, nor do I know when they will stop carrying parts for a discontinued item. I've already replaced my original pads, and have a spare pair "just in case". I'm hoping my existing pads last many years, since they're new, but when that time is up, I want to be sure to have something to replace them. I can't count on Sony to still have them at that point.

 

[evolushun]

audiocubes 11 is catered for audiophiles and high end equipment as such

 

[markl]

All I can add is that I ordered replacement pads from audiocubes (don't remember which one) and they arrived promptly.

I do want to give a BIG THANKS to Hirsch for his awesome thread covering how to replace them, with its photos and all, it was indespensible. Thanks, Hirsch!

Mark

 

[ayt999]

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Originally Posted by Hirsch There have been several reports of Sony discontinuing the R10. I'm not entirely sure when it will occur, nor do I know when they will stop carrying parts for a discontinued item. I've already replaced my original pads, and have a spare pair "just in case". I'm hoping my existing pads last many years, since they're new, but when that time is up, I want to be sure to have something to replace them. I can't count on Sony to still have them at that point.

ya, I have contacted a lot of resellers (in japan at least) and know about the discontinuing of the MDR-R10. I guess I'll get some a few replacement pads the next time I go to japan since I can get it for around $200 to $220 at stores there. hope they'll still have some stock of replacement parts for a while. they still have warranties to honor so not for another year at least.

 

[mbratrud]

It was my hope that a good upholsterer could just make a new set using an opld set as a kind of template. For $235 you could use really nice kid (I guess like sony already does) and pick the color.

Since I have no exerience with these I asked Mikhail if he thought it was prudent to buy a replacement set now - for future use - or if he agreed that an upholsterer coul easily knock these off. He told me that his father had been an upholsterer (he himself had some experience) and that he thought that they could easily be replicated.

Any opinions as to why this would NOT be the case???

 

[Edwood]

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Originally Posted by mbratrud Any opinions as to why this would NOT be the case???

#1. The leather needs to be really thin and supple, so you would have better luck having a leather glove manufacturer making the ear pads. Upholstery is another animal (part) altogether.

#2. The amount of stuffing is very crucial. The thickness of the pads is what helps to "toe in" the angle of the drivers when they are on your head. That is why replacing "deflated" ear pads are so important. You can hear the difference in imaging and soundstage between new and old ear pads.

-Ed

 

[Edwood]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hirsch I've already replaced my original pads, and have a spare pair "just in case". I'm hoping my existing pads last many years, since they're new, but when that time is up, I want to be sure to have something to replace them. I can't count on Sony to still have them at that point.

Are the pads sealed in an airtight package, Hirsch? Can you post a pic of the packaged replacement pads?

I am concerned with the adhesive going bad over time in storage, or the adhesive leeching into the "wax paper" peel off layer and sticking permanently to it. I've seen this problem happen with a lot of "peel and stick" products.

Hopefully Sony has a special adhesive made from the resin of a tree high atop the canopies in the Amazon jungle.

-Ed