[DoKaTSuYa]

Yes but after we need to buy new headphone again, LDAC is now, and of course I was asking for people who has LDAC devices.

 

[frix]

Received my pair two days ago.
There is a lot to like about this headphone. My biggest concern are the pads and headband padding though.
The protein leather doesn't look and feel that high quality. Are the pads actually user replaceable?

 

[Buddhahacker]

  Yes but after we need to buy new headphone again, LDAC is now, and of course I was asking for people who has LDAC devices.Ye

Yes.  I find that the music is more detailed or is more full.  I happen to have an LDAC device so I can take advantage of this option.  The difference between LDAC and aptX is noticeable but is only incremental when I switch between sources. I wouldn't purchase a source just for its  LDAC capability. Nearly all of the sources I use with the 1000x are aptX and since it can handle 24-96 it is perfectly fine.  iPhones/iPads don't support aptX in difference to the Apple's own airplay. 

 

[Jose Avila]

So I am currently ony second pair of these headphones and they are still making a slight creaking noise when moving my jaw. Not all the times but sometimes. Is there any way I can fix this problem?

 

[cpauya]

So I am currently ony second pair of these headphones and they are still making a slight creaking noise when moving my jaw. Not all the times but sometimes. Is there any way I can fix this problem?

Sad to hear about your second pair, but please back-read (or use the "Search This Thread" link and search "creak") coz there have been multiple postings of possible "fixes" to reduce if not eliminate the creaking noise.  Here's a link to search of "creak": http://www.head-fi.org/newsearch/?search=creak&resultSortingPreference=recency&byuser=&output=posts&sdate=0&newer=1&type=all&containingthread%5B0%5D=818871&advanced=1
 
Some used sandpaper, dry lubricant, powder, tape, toilet paper, etc to apply on the plastics making the creaks.
 
Don't worry, I personally had this issue with my 1000X and after trying the powder and tape "fix", the creak noise was significantly reduced, you're "fix" may vary.  
 
Now a happy owner.

 

[Jose Avila]

Sad to hear about your second pair, but please back-read (or use the "Search This Thread" link and search "creak") coz there have been multiple postings of possible "fixes" to reduce if not eliminate the creaking noise.  Here's a link to search of "creak": http://www.head-fi.org/newsearch/?search=creak&resultSortingPreference=recency&byuser=&output=posts&sdate=0&newer=1&type=all&containingthread%5B0%5D=818871&advanced=1

Some used sandpaper, dry lubricant, powder, tape, toilet paper, etc to apply on the plastics making the creaks.

Don't worry, I personally had this issue with my 1000X and after trying the powder and tape "fix", the creak noise was significantly reduced, you're "fix" may vary.  

Now a happy owner.

Thank you for the help. I was wondering what dry lubricant will be suitable for this headphones. Also, I do have the option to return them and get a full refund, should I do it?

 

[rkw]

And how exactly is ldac undone by Bluetooth 5?

Sony was standing alone with LDAC, and Bluetooth 5 is the nail in the coffin that ensures LDAC will remain insignificant and not expand beyond Sony. The industry will be focused on creating Bluetooth 5 products, and care even less about adopting LDAC. It will become one of those technologies that was promising but failed to gain traction. A big problem is that Sony is a small player with little influence. It would have made all the difference if Apple or Samsung supported LDAC.

 

[cpauya]

Sorry but I don't know about dry lubricants, I just read others used them on their units.  I'm actually contented with my unit after the "practical fixes" I applied which didn't cost a thing.
 
I had the option to return the unit too, but I needed the Ambient Sound, NC, good SQ, and the fit-for-my-ears features of the 1000X.
 
Depends on how badly you needed the unit's features and your patience for applying any of the "fixes".  
 
I suggest you try any of the "fixes" which won't break the unit and it's warranty (and hopefully won't cost you anything). 

 

 

[Jose Avila]

Sorry but I don't know about dry lubricants, I just read others used them on their units.  I'm actually contented with my unit after the "practical fixes" I applied which didn't cost a thing.

I had the option to return the unit too, but I needed the Ambient Sound, NC, good SQ, and the fit-for-my-ears features of the 1000X.

Depends on how badly you needed the unit's features and your patience for applying any of the "fixes".  

I suggest you try any of the "fixes" which won't break the unit and it's warranty (and hopefully won't cost you anything).   

OK thank you. I am curious on the fix you did, in which you applied that grease on the headphones. Where did you buy it and has there been any side since you applied the grease?

 

[cpauya]

OK thank you. I am curious on the fix you did, in which you applied that grease on the headphones. Where did you buy it and has there been any side since you applied the grease?

Oh I didn't apply grease, and I think they will actually be dangerous to the unit, so I wouldn't try them.
 
Here are some useful attempts to fix the creak / click noises:
 
1. I first applied powder here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/818871/sony-mdr-1000x/825#post_13015691
2. Then I also tried with tape: http://www.head-fi.org/t/818871/sony-mdr-1000x/915#post_13045249
3. Powerwolf tried it with label sticker: http://www.head-fi.org/t/818871/sony-mdr-1000x/915#post_13041864
4. beowulf tried it with sandpaper: http://www.head-fi.org/t/818871/sony-mdr-1000x/915#post_13045372
 
I think those should be enough to get you started.

 

[Jose Avila]

Oh I didn't apply grease, and I think they will actually be dangerous to the unit, so I wouldn't try them.

Here are some useful attempts to fix the creak / click noises:

1. I first applied powder here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/818871/sony-mdr-1000x/825#post_13015691
2. Then I also tried with tape: http://www.head-fi.org/t/818871/sony-mdr-1000x/915#post_13045249
3. Powerwolf tried it with label sticker: http://www.head-fi.org/t/818871/sony-mdr-1000x/915#post_13041864
4. beowulf tried it with sandpaper: http://www.head-fi.org/t/818871/sony-mdr-1000x/915#post_13045372

I think those should be enough to get you started.

Thank you very much for the help and effort into helping me find a solution to this problem!

 

[Aischilos]

Thank you very much for the help and effort into helping me find a solution to this problem!

Conclusion Sony users are experts in servicing for free their new Sony headphones. If you are not that an expert and have no access to Headfi, good luck with the noise from mdr 1000x.

 

[329161]

Conclusion Sony users are experts in servicing for free their new Sony headphones. If you are not that an expert and have no access to Headfi, good luck with the noise from mdr 1000x.

I don't have this noise.

 

[Aischilos]

Good then! You are not in the majority of users!

 

[329161]

Good then! You are not in the majority of users!

You think the few who report it here versus units sold makes it a "majority of users"? Go ahead, get some sales figures and tally up the "creak" reports here. Then get back to us with your revelation.