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Sony MDR-700 Headphones

I know many of you have them, for those that have them and they have not cracked yet (as I'm sured you've heard they are notorius for doing so). I've got a solution to keep them from breaking, once they break you wont' be able to use them anymore. The hinges are made of plastic and will crack. Mine were starting to crack, just from home use only.

Here are pictures of both sides. I used two small wire ties and crazy glue. Be careful with the glue.


Left Side


Right Side


They work no differently than before, had I not done this, they would surely have broken by now.

the trusty ty-rap!!!!

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Originally posted by Nou LOL nice work, yea mine are starting, but I feel like getting new phones anyways... so Im gunna let them go a bit longer then try some of those Pioneers... Lasted me a good 2 and half years these ones did, everyday use too!

Well, for $200+ I expect them to last more than two years.

A better solution is just simply to not purchase them in the first place

Hey Tw1tch,

Yup, that's about the best way of sorting it..
I think if you do a search you may find that I have suggested this before but if nothing else it goes to show that great minds think alike eh Tw1tch?

The point made that if you pay that sort of money for they you do expect them to work is very valid though.

Cheers
Nem

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Originally posted by tw1tch Well, for $200+ I expect them to last more than two years.

Yeah true... Keep in mind though, that if you make your living off djing and play out consistently, then they may be worth it.

Shame on Sony though for knowing that they have a engineering issue (or poor quality) and they refuse to redesign the headphones.

edit: and kudos to tw1tch for the nice up close pic and tip. I havent yet tried this. I have mine with rubber bands and super glue.. but that will fail eventually. I will upgrade to the wire ties and see how it goes

wow thanks for the pictures.. im definitely going to get some ties and do that to mine.. wouldnt want them to start cracking or break

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Originally posted by bachatu I have mine with rubber bands and super glue.. but that will fail eventually. I will upgrade to the wire ties and see how it goes

Yah, rubber bands don't have the holding power wire ties do. They're perfect for this, and the glue is merely to hold the ties in place really.

Works well, I don't handle them any different than before.

thanks for the tip, took care of my new headphone dillema, I wasnt ready to drop another $200 on headphones anyway

erm...

the problem with your solution...

Is thats not where they crack?????

Ive had a few sets- fellow djs have had years worth also and they havent cracked in the place you have zip-tied??

I havent seen a set crack there before.....

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Originally posted by Freak Is thats not where they crack????? Ive had a few sets- fellow djs have had years worth also and they havent cracked in the place you have zip-tied??

This is where countless people have had their's crack, it's an engineering flaw and happens all the time, it's only a matter of time. You can take your chances, but your playing with odds which are highly in favour of them cracking!

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Originally posted by Nou LOL nice work, yea mine are starting, but I feel like getting new phones anyways... so Im gunna let them go a bit longer then try some of those Pioneers... Lasted me a good 2 and half years these ones did, everyday use too!

the Pioneer HDJ-1000s are a work of art.

btw, Nem, what phones do you use?

ive also been looking at some technics cans, Jask (Jack Meredith) uses the ones im referring to, and they seemed quite flexible. he let me mess around a bit with them afterwards, they sounded quite nice, but i wasnt on them enough to really evaluate, plus i was a bit buzzed.

I was thinking about doing that. I will post a pic of the hell my old phones went through tomorrow. But i bought a new pair for 80 bucks brand new thank you price matching . So I will do it right and tie them up right now so I don't even run a risk!

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Originally posted by Inertia the Pioneer HDJ-1000s are a work of art.

I beg to differ m8. I owned a pair and it didn't even make it longer than the MDR-V700s. Basically the more money you spend the more crappy craftsmenship you're going to get.

The HDJs have proven to be worst then the sony's. If you don't believe me do a search on TA or google it. They fall apart completely. I pamper my equipment but for 160 bucks they're not even close to being worth it. You can get some technics for 40 US dollars at an electronic store that will last you longer.

But the one thing they def. had over any other brand is the sound. You cannot match that with anything else it's literally music to your ears. Now only if they can fix the shotty work they do!

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Originally posted by tw1tch This is where countless people have had their's crack, it's an engineering flaw and happens all the time, it's only a matter of time. You can take your chances, but your playing with odds which are highly in favour of them cracking!

I know they crack- mine all have- but not there..
Mine all crack (and every other pair ive seen) above that on forked bits above that....

Strange.

I use hdj1000s too- they have been fine so far (touch wood) although the right hand cup seems to be coming slightly loose on one side, and somethings rattling... hmmmmm.... they have been pampered and looked after extremely well too.

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Originally posted by DJ Cubano I beg to differ m8. I owned a pair and it didn't even make it longer than the MDR-V700s. Basically the more money you spend the more crappy craftsmenship you're going to get. The HDJs have proven to be worst then the sony's. If you don't believe me do a search on TA or google it. They fall apart completely. I pamper my equipment but for 160 bucks they're not even close to being worth it. You can get some technics for 40 US dollars at an electronic store that will last you longer. But the one thing they def. had over any other brand is the sound. You cannot match that with anything else it's literally music to your ears. Now only if they can fix the shotty work they do!

well. ive used a pair quite a bit, but i cant vouch for those as theyre still pretty new. but all DJs round here ive seen that tried these due to being fed up with their MDRs love em, and theyre as new still.

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Originally posted by Freak I know they crack- mine all have- but not there.. Mine all crack (and every other pair ive seen) above that on forked bits above that....

Well, I'm not 100% positive on where everyone's have cracked. I don't use mine all that much, they where 2 years old, only used in my house for spinning. Both sides had numerous vertical cracks (all underneath the wireties now).

Whoops, I hadn't checked mine in forever. Also, I've never seen anyone on here clearly describe where exactly they crack, so I wasn't quite sure exactly where to look. Mine are starting...thanks for posting. I'll be doing something about this while I still can.

I've been babying my Sonys so far, hopefully they will last me for a good year or two.

When I eventually have to replace them, I would probably end up buying a pair of the Pioneers, very, very nice phones.

Remember people, headphones are a very personal thing, so it's normal that something which is heaven for you is hell for another.

I'd like to give a thumbs up for my Sennheiser HD25. I've had them for more than a year, and they never fail me. I have only tried a different headphone, the technics RPDJ1200, and the senn's are far superior.

They cost me 170 euro, but they are well worth the price. The only thing i have replaced over a year was the pads, i payed 15 euro for velour pads - they are now much more confortable, i can wear them longer. Also I've been abusing the cable and already have a replacement one sitting next to me, but still there is no need for it.

sony mdr-v6 / 7506

#1 costs less
#2 sounds better
#3 wont break

all the reasons to get one.

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Originally posted by stupidisco sony mdr-v6 / 7506 #1 costs less #2 sounds better #3 wont break all the reasons to get one.

dam straight....i've had mine for a bout 5 years now....the 7506's

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Originally posted by tw1tch Well, for $200+ I expect them to last more than two years.

Good lord! You can get them for $95 US on etronics.com last I checked. They might not be certified, but that's a lot cheaper than 200.

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Originally posted by jwear2004 Good lord! You can get them for $95 US on etronics.com last I checked. They might not be certified, but that's a lot cheaper than 200.

Mine are about 2 1/2 years old now.

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Originally posted by tw1tch Mine are about 2 1/2 years old now.

That gives me hope. I got my 700's last September, and I was worried that they would break soon.

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