Headphones: repairing ripped foam covers

boardtc · 28-01-2019 9:48am #1

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:

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?

AllForIt · 30-01-2019 4:32pm

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

boardtc · 30-01-2019 4:53pm

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.

AllForIt · 30-01-2019 5:26pm

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.

boardtc · 16-07-2020 11:37am

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 :-)

jimmy86 · 16-07-2020 11:46am

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

boardtc · 16-07-2020 12:19pm

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.

jimmy86 · 16-07-2020 2:28pm

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

boardtc · 17-07-2020 1:09am

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!!!!

jimmy86 · 17-07-2020 8:14am

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

Headphones: repairing ripped foam covers

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