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Headphones: repairing ripped foam covers

  • 28-01-2019 8:48am
    #1
    boardtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 853 ✭✭✭


    I have 2 pairs of Bose headphones, one I keep at work, a pair of Triports and also a pair of Quiet Comforts. Both have served me well and still work well. However, on both the foam cover has ripped off on the inside, e.g. see the Triports:
    ZhNKeL.jpg


    Bose as always will not fix but just give a discount on a new pair. Does anyone know where I can get them fixed at a fair price?
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  • #2
    AllForIt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    I take it they are not removable, and therefore not user replaceable? Most are these days unless the headphones are old.


  • #3
    boardtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 853 ✭✭✭boardtc


    Didn't know that. No they are not removable. I've been in touch with Bose who just offered me the disocunt on a new pair for both. So frustrating.


  • #4
    AllForIt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    boardtc wrote: »
    Didn't know that. No they are not removable. I've been in touch with Bose who just offered me the disocunt on a new pair for both. So frustrating.

    Yes I'm afraid this is a common problem with non-removable pads. All my headphones have removable pads, it's nice to be able to just order new pads on Amazon or wherever if they're worth repairing.

    All I can suggest is needle and thread if your handy. That's what I'd do seriously. Or glue.


  • #5
    boardtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 853 ✭✭✭boardtc


    Thanks @AllForIt, I never knew about removable pads. Over lockdown I used a needle and thread finally, 20-30 minutes per pad. Not the 100% perfect stitching but they are fixed and looking very good :-)


  • #6
    jimmy86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭jimmy86


    What model of Quiet Comforts do you have? I've replaced pads on mine, got them from Amazon.


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  • #7
    boardtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 853 ✭✭✭boardtc


    jimmy86 wrote: »
    What model of Quiet Comforts do you have? I've replaced pads on mine, got them from Amazon.
    I got mine in 2011. The pads are not removable as far as I can see.


  • #8
    jimmy86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭jimmy86


    See if the instructions on link below is of any use, I've a newer model but apparently the instuctions below were for ones sold from 2009-2014.

    https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/support/article/ear-cushion-replacement-qc15.html

    The pads I got are similar to the ones below:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GBVDDGX/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_rwfeFb0VT2Q57


  • #9
    boardtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 853 ✭✭✭boardtc


    Wow, thanks! I was able to pop them off following those instructions! Thanks!

    I'll see how long my repair lasts, those replacements are good value, fab, thanks!!!!


  • #10
    jimmy86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭jimmy86


    Great stuff! I think you can get offical Bose pads too but the ones on AMazon certainly do the job.


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