ShortBtwnHdset
100+ Head-Fier
Hard to tell extent of damage from the photo. Is the crack fully thru the cup gimbal/headband? In other words, will cup fall of or nearly fall off if u place on your head?
I think that’s a min of $1k repair. SorryDoes anyone has any experience with replacing Utopias frame ? Sounds crazy but I accidentally sat on right earcup...Seeing how much focal charges for new earpads I have little hope for a budget fix here...
I think that’s a min of $1k repair. Sorry
That's a very good thought!I won't be surprised, but if it's carbon fiber it should be fixable. Maybe I should contact a workshop that fixes carbon fiber frames for bikes...lol
*picks up phone*I won't be surprised, but if it's carbon fiber it should be fixable. Maybe I should contact a workshop that fixes carbon fiber frames for bikes...lol
I could imagine...workshop guy would probably think I'm trolling...*picks up phone*
hakunamakaka: *mumbles*
Workshop guy: "Headphones!?!? Why don't you just get a new pair?"
hakunamakaka: *mumbles*
Workshop guy: "HOW MUCH!?!?"
:-D
Thanks I will look into that option. Do i need just rub that paste onto frame and leave it ?As someone who used to work as a composites manufacturing engineer for spacecraft, if the headband snapped you could get a really strong adhesive like E9394 and bond it back. It won’t look pretty (there will be a grey paste), but it’ll solve your issue
Based on the picture showed, throughly apply it to that area that is cracked, not too much, not too little. But you should have a decent coat. You’ll need to let it sit for about 4 hours or so (ideally 8) but since the only force comes from putting in on your head you may not need to be that stringent.Thanks I will look into that option. Do i need just rub that paste onto frame and leave it ?
In current times I don't feel attracted to the idea on spending mega buck for a headphone frame. Have a feeling that Focal would come up with some ridiculous number. At least drivers survived my abuse...never again leaving my headphones in bed and covering with bed sheet