[feifan]

Here's some info from the Beverly Hills Porsche site. Also see the link to a PDF file at the end. The upholstery material's alcantra so the directions may be applicable to HD800 pads as well:

Care and maintenance for Alcantara is quite simple.

Daily cleaning
It is sufficient to dust Alcantara using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a vacuum cleaner.

Weekly cleaning
After having dusted Alcantara, run a slightly moistened white cotton cloth over it. Avoid the use of printed absorbent cloths/papers as they can release ink onto the material.

Yearly cleaning
Dust the material with care; moisten a soft cloth or a sponge in clean water, wring it thoroughly and run it over the whole Alcantara material, making sure not to wet it excessively; rinse the cloth or sponge and repeat as necessary. Leave to dry (overnight). Once dried, in order to restore the material, brush it delicately with a soft bristle brush.
General instructions for stains removal
In the case of localized stains, and when the specific products for the cleaning of Alcantara are not available, (a list of such products is available on the web-site Alcantara®), the upholstery can be cleaned as follows:

* Act immediately (within 30 minutes) and begin treating the stain from the outside edge into the center in order to avoid the stain spreading.
* Never pour a cleaning product directly onto Alcantara.
* Before removing the stain, remove any of the substance that has fallen on the upholstery: if it’s thick (yogurt, jam, etc.) use a spoon or a plastic spatula; for liquids, use non printed absorbent paper or a sponge.
* Avoid rubbing to prevent the stain from spreading or going deep into the material.
* Use a white cloth or a well wrung sponge for the removal of the stains.
* If you use a sponge, rinse it in clean water and wring it well between each wipe.

For the specific treatment of the different types of stains and the relative materials that should be used, follow the instructions listed on Alcantara's web site. Care Instructions PDF

 

[ford2]

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Originally Posted by feifan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here's some info from the Beverly Hills Porsche site. Also see the link to a PDF file at the end. The upholstery material's alcantra so the directions may be applicable to HD800 pads as well: Care and maintenance for Alcantara is quite simple. Daily cleaning It is sufficient to dust Alcantara using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a vacuum cleaner. Weekly cleaning After having dusted Alcantara, run a slightly moistened white cotton cloth over it. Avoid the use of printed absorbent cloths/papers as they can release ink onto the material. Yearly cleaning Dust the material with care; moisten a soft cloth or a sponge in clean water, wring it thoroughly and run it over the whole Alcantara material, making sure not to wet it excessively; rinse the cloth or sponge and repeat as necessary. Leave to dry (overnight). Once dried, in order to restore the material, brush it delicately with a soft bristle brush. General instructions for stains removal In the case of localized stains, and when the specific products for the cleaning of Alcantara are not available, (a list of such products is available on the web-site Alcantara®), the upholstery can be cleaned as follows: * Act immediately (within 30 minutes) and begin treating the stain from the outside edge into the center in order to avoid the stain spreading. * Never pour a cleaning product directly onto Alcantara. * Before removing the stain, remove any of the substance that has fallen on the upholstery: if it’s thick (yogurt, jam, etc.) use a spoon or a plastic spatula; for liquids, use non printed absorbent paper or a sponge. * Avoid rubbing to prevent the stain from spreading or going deep into the material. * Use a white cloth or a well wrung sponge for the removal of the stains. * If you use a sponge, rinse it in clean water and wring it well between each wipe. For the specific treatment of the different types of stains and the relative materials that should be used, follow the instructions listed on Alcantara's web site. Care Instructions PDF

What is the use of learning to clean alcantara when in a previous post it states they are made of microfiber fabric.

 

[feifan]

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Originally Posted by ford2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is the use of learning to clean alcantara when in a previous post it states they are made of microfiber fabric.

I read somewhere that alcantara is the material used on the HD800 earpads. It's a composite, 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane, durable and stain resistant.

 

[kuben]

Yea thanks but still i cant figure out how to detach them.

 

[ford2]

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Originally Posted by kuben /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yea thanks but still i cant figure out how to detach them.

You would think for that money they would come with an instruction book.

 

[subtle]

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Originally Posted by feifan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I read somewhere that alcantara is the material used on the HD800 earpads. It's a composite, 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane, durable and stain resistant.

Alcantara was the material Sennheiser had initially planned for and wanted to use on the HD800 but they chose to go another route due to price or supply, can't recall the exact reason. John Willett would be able to provide you with the specifics. In the end they actually did decide to go with a type of microfiber for the earpads. IIRC part of the reason for that delay that occurred in the initial release of the HD800 was due to that last minute switch on earpad material.

 

[Gu Sensei]

They came with three instruction books in a variety of languages with English surprisingly tricky to find.

There were directions about removing and cleaning the headband but nothing about the earpads.

 

[spinali]

Hmmm. Apparently, they're made either of alacantra, Ethiopian goat scrotums, or baby sea lion scrotums. In any case, the material is soft and pliable, and the engineers ballsy enough not to include replacement info.

 

[seaice]

It is possible! I do not know the trick yet, but study this picture:
 

 

[Lorspeaker]

this is an old thread, but anyway...here goes.
 
Just pull at the earpad straight out...it will pop out.
wash it sun it then just push it back...it will clip on.
 

 

[seaice]

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this is an old thread, but anyway...here goes.
 
Just pull at the earpad straight out...it will pop out.
wash it sun it then just push it back...it will clip on.
 

Thanks! I have just finished my first washing of HD800 earpads and it was very easy to "unclick" the earpads.

 

[ardilla]

 
 

 
also
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/503058/how-to-remove-hd800-ear-pads-finally-i-figured-how

 

[Harty]

I've finally found a solution to fitting the new HD 800 replacement Ear Pads.
 
A lot of people can't get the HD800 Ear Pads to lock onto the HD800 frame, this is because the white plastic membrane is too tight around the new replacement HD800 Ear Pads D frame.
 
Only do this below if you can’t get the new HD800 replacement Ear Pads to fit onto the HD800.
 
Simply put two fingers in between the black plastic ear pad D ring and the white plastic membrane of the new HD800 replacement earpads, obviously finger print side pointing up and touching the underside of the white plastic membrane, then place your two thumbs, one each on top of the white plastic membrane pressing down on top of the white plastic membrane and your two fingers underneath, pull and stretch apart the white plastic membrane between each finger and thumb following the D shape all around the black plastic ear pad ring, do this several times around the D pad to loosen up the white plastic membrane, don't be too gentle, the plastic has a lot of stretch in it, only stretch around the ear pad D shape and not towards the center hole of the D frame.
 
Then simply press the ear pads down onto the HD800 chamber black frame to click and lock down into place.
 
Best wishes,
Paul.