[SactoMan101]

Folks,

I have an old Sony MDR-V6 headphone that needs needs to have its earpads replaced (the headphone still works well otherwise).

Any suggestions on where to buy replacement earpads and/or send to appropriate service center to replace them?

 

[grndslm]

Well, you used to be able to buy them from here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...250_DT280.html

But it appears these pads are discontinued...

Does anyone know where else I can buy them. I always put off buying them because the pleathers were fine... I regret not buying the velour kind now.

There are tons of threads mentioning how to replace them if you can find them, tho!

 

[warubozu]

They have them here in the links below:

http://www.libermansound.com/catalog...products_id=29

Sony Parts:

MDR-V6/MDR-7506 Ear Pad
PART: 211566803

http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...ame=Headphones

Beyer DT250 velour earpads can be used to replace the the pleather ones if you can find them since they have been discontinued from what I've heard.

 

[grndslm]

OH MY OH MY....Nobody knows where I could get some of the DT250 velour pads?? I'm so desperate... I dunno why I didn't buy these a long time ago.

 

[brn80]

Quote:

Originally Posted by grndslm /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, you used to be able to buy them from here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...250_DT280.html But it appears these pads are discontinued...

Actually I would email B&H about those DT250 replacement velours. IIRC, there was another post where a person from B&H stated that there had been a mix up; Beyer had recently shifted the parts to another catalog, and the stock person assumed that they were discontinued. Shoot them an email to find out, I'll bet B&H prices are one of the lowest too, they ship super fast as well.

 

[tbonner1]

I found these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Headphone-Earpad...QQcmdZViewItem

Caution, he is a new seller and this is not an endorsement. I have not tried them yet.

 

[rhythmicmoose]

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn80 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually I would email B&H about those DT250 replacement velours. IIRC, there was another post where a person from B&H stated that there had been a mix up; Beyer had recently shifted the parts to another catalog, and the stock person assumed that they were discontinued. Shoot them an email to find out, I'll bet B&H prices are one of the lowest too, they ship super fast as well.

Very weird. I ordered a pair not too long ago for my brother. Initially they were out of stock and there was a link you could click so that B&H would shoot you an email when they came in. I did that and it worked out fine. It's definitely worth calling and inquiring because the velours are pretty sweet.

 

[grndslm]

WOOT!!

B&H responds: BEEDT250V $19.50 a pair

I must order velour pads NOW!

 

[SactoMan101]

Quote:

Originally Posted by warubozu /img/forum/go_quote.gif They have them here in the links below: http://www.libermansound.com/catalog...products_id=29 Sony Parts: MDR-V6/MDR-7506 Ear Pad PART: 211566803 http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/eco...ame=Headphones

Thanks for the information!

Now for the other question: how do I remove the bad earpads and install the replacements?

 

[Joshatdot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoMan101 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the information! Now for the other question: how do I remove the bad earpads and install the replacements?

Just pull them off starting from the edge/side.

 

[warubozu]

As Joshatdot has mentioned, with your fore and index fingers together tuck them beneath the the ear pads on the inside of the headphones. Then gently pull the sides of the ear pads outwards while working your way around the the pad until you get them unseated from the headphones.

 

[Buranko]

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn80 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually I would email B&H about those DT250 replacement velours. IIRC, there was another post where a person from B&H stated that there had been a mix up; Beyer had recently shifted the parts to another catalog, and the stock person assumed that they were discontinued. Shoot them an email to find out, I'll bet B&H prices are one of the lowest too, they ship super fast as well.

Hello. Sorry to bump old thread.
I registered myself because I really have to check this out.
I just bought V6, and indeed, the muffs are tiring on earlobes for extended use.

I wonder if anyone bought from B&H for that DT250/DT280 earpads, and how is it?

The one on B&H is 250 or 280? If anyone purchased this pad from B&H / somewhere else, please share the comfort of it.

Thank you >.>

 

[ph0rk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buranko /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello. Sorry to bump old thread. I registered myself because I really have to check this out. I just bought V6, and indeed, the muffs are tiring on earlobes for extended use. I wonder if anyone bought from B&H for that DT250/DT280 earpads, and how is it? The one on B&H is 250 or 280? If anyone purchased this pad from B&H / somewhere else, please share the comfort of it. Thank you >.>

The 250/280/290 are the same headphone, with different configurations (mics, one-sided, etc).

 

[Buranko]

So the size of the earmuffs/pads are exactly the same?

What makes the different between V6's muff and DT-250's ?
The depth? or the hole's diameter?

 

[ph0rk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buranko /img/forum/go_quote.gif So the size of the earmuffs/pads are exactly the same? What makes the different between V6's muff and DT-250's ? The depth? or the hole's diameter?

If you ask me, one of them is usually attached to a much worse headphone

I haven't tried replacing v6 pads, and I've seen more than one pair of dt250'2 with pads of slightly different thicknesses. Sounds fine, though.