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[Jtom94]

Does anyone know how to replace the earpads for the MDR-Z7M2 ? I read that the ear pads are not user replaceable but I find they hard to believe and I can't find any videos or instructions on how to remove them.

 

[PROblemdetected]

Does anyone know how to replace the earpads for the MDR-Z7M2 ? I read that the ear pads are not user replaceable but I find they hard to believe and I can't find any videos or instructions on how to remove them.

They are hard to remove, and you can't install a new ones easily

 

[dougms3]

Does anyone know how to replace the earpads for the MDR-Z7M2 ? I read that the ear pads are not user replaceable but I find they hard to believe and I can't find any videos or instructions on how to remove them.

They are easy to remove.

There is one tiny screw that holds the plastic locking piece in place. Once that's removed you can twist and it comes off. Then remove the earpads from the plastic ring.

You need to be very careful when removing the plastic locking rings and reinstalling them. Dont force it, it has to line up, use the screw hole to estimate where to line it up and it should slide in smoothly.

First time i accidentally misaligned it and had to bend the plasti a little to get it off.

Since then i probably removed it over 100x.

 

[imparanoic]

Does anyone know how to replace the earpads for the MDR-Z7M2 ? I read that the ear pads are not user replaceable but I find they hard to believe and I can't find any videos or instructions on how to remove them.

Why not go to sony and ask them to service it with new pads, they should offer it as it's their premium product

 

[Jtom94]

They are hard to remove, and you can't install a new ones easily

That is so unfortunate. I love those headphones and I actually prefer them to tht Z1R but the fact that the ear pads are not user replaceable creates such a long t headache

They are easy to remove.

There is one tiny screw that holds the plastic locking piece in place. Once that's removed you can twist and it comes off. Then remove the earpads from the plastic ring.

You need to be very careful when removing the plastic locking rings and reinstalling them. Dont force it, it has to line up, use the screw hole to estimate where to line it up and it should slide in smoothly.

First time i accidentally misaligned it and had to bend the plasti a little to get it off.

Since then i probably removed it over 100x.

This is really great news. Would you happen to have a link to a video or a picture of where the screws are located for reference? Is it a regular screw or a specialized screw?

 

[Jtom94]

Why not go to sony and ask them to service it with new pads, they should offer it as it's their premium product

I did and they said they don't repair any headphones themselves and referred me to a 3rd party service called united radio. The I called and they quoted me a flat fee of $70. Who I did the math and it would have costed somewhere in tht range of $220-$250 for replacement earpads, service and shipping. I was like this is crazy that I can't replace them myself.

 

[dougms3]

That is so unfortunate. I love those headphones and I actually prefer them to tht Z1R but the fact that the ear pads are not user replaceable creates such a long t headache

This is really great news. Would you happen to have a link to a video or a picture of where the screws are located for reference? Is it a regular screw or a specialized screw?

The red circles are where the screwholes are located. I never put the screw back on and the ring has never come off.

The green circle is an estimate of where you would line up the screw hole from the ring and then twist clockwise about a half inch if even that much and it locks in place.

Any pad 100mm in diameter will fit. I dont remember exactly but I think there may be some small pieces of adhesive on the stock pads attaching it to the ring.

 

[cdacosta]

That is so unfortunate. I love those headphones and I actually prefer them to tht Z1R but the fact that the ear pads are not user replaceable creates such a long t headache

This is really great news. Would you happen to have a link to a video or a picture of where the screws are located for reference? Is it a regular screw or a specialized screw?

Curious, you mentioned you prefer the z7m2 to z1R. I have a pair of z7m2 that I am not using. Why do you prefer the z1R? Thanks

 

[Jtom94]

The red circles are where the screwholes are located. I never put the screw back on and the ring has never come off.

The green circle is an estimate of where you would line up the screw hole from the ring and then twist clockwise about a half inch if even that much and it locks in place.

Any pad 100mm in diameter will fit. I dont remember exactly but I think there may be some small pieces of adhesive on the stock pads attaching it to the ring.

Thank you so much this is really helpful. I now have a picture of what I'm working with and the sizes of the holes and the position of the screws. I assume the pads in the picture are not that stock pads and the ring is still attached to the driver unit in the picture and is in the proper position in the pic. Is this correct?

I'm probably going to use stock replacement pads so I would first unscrew the screw then twist off the ring with the earpad. Then remove the old earpad from the ring and then attach a new earpad to the ring then slide the ring with the new earpad back into place and then put the screw in? So basically if I plan on using that stock pads I should slide the ring and ear pad off together?

 

[Jtom94]

Curious, you mentioned you prefer the z7m2 to z1R. I have a pair of z7m2 that I am not using. Why do you prefer the z1R? Thanks

The MDR-Z1R is a little bigger and heavier than the Z7M2 and the latter fits my head better so it's a little bit more comfortable. Sound wise that Z1R is a little too warm and laid back than I would like. Technically the Z1R are better in almost every way but there is just something about the Z1R that doesn't compatible to my ears. I did back to back listening test and personally like that Z7M2 much more.

 

[cdacosta]

The MDR-Z1R is a little bigger and heavier than the Z7M2 and the latter fits my head better so it's a little bit more comfortable. Sound wise that Z1R is a little too warm and laid back than I would like. Technically the Z1R are better in almost every way but there is just something about the Z1R that doesn't compatible to my ears. I did back to back listening test and personally like that Z7M2 much more.

Appreciate your input. Having and using the z7m2 (during the beginning of Covid) I wanted to upgrade and was going back and forth between z1R and Audeze LCD-XC 2021. Not being able to listen to either I ended up getting the Audeze. But am still curious about the z1R. Something about the Sony house sonic signature I really like.

 

[dougms3]

Thank you so much this is really helpful. I now have a picture of what I'm working with and the sizes of the holes and the position of the screws. I assume the pads in the picture are not that stock pads and the ring is still attached to the driver unit in the picture and is in the proper position in the pic. Is this correct?

I'm probably going to use stock replacement pads so I would first unscrew the screw then twist off the ring with the earpad. Then remove the old earpad from the ring and then attach a new earpad to the ring then slide the ring with the new earpad back into place and then put the screw in? So basically if I plan on using that stock pads I should slide the ring and ear pad off together?

Yeah they're aftermarket sheepskin pads, I did not like the Sony pads, they are some kind of synthetic leather that gets really hot.

Yes, to remove the screw you have to pull the earpad back a little. Then just twist and remove, remove the earpad and place new one on.

 

[Jtom94]

Yeah they're aftermarket sheepskin pads, I did not like the Sony pads, they are some kind of synthetic leather that gets really hot.

Yes, to remove the screw you have to pull the earpad back a little. Then just twist and remove, remove the earpad and place new one on.

Yea totally agree. That stock pads get hot and sticky. I've noticed that the Z1R has different ear pads that don't get as hot. Thanka for that input and I have a much better understanding of what I'm working with.

 

[XP_98]

Where did you get your sheepskin Pads ?
Aliexpress link ?