I have Sony MDR-51 headphones where the tube holding the cables got pulled out or shrunk so it isn't attached to the headphone anymore, see picture. Does anyone know how to open the headphones? I want to attach the tube again but I am afraid to damage the headphones. I am not sure if this is the right forum or if this should go into the Tech Talk area?! 20210519_091400 by VinylBox posted May 19, 2021 at 10:44 AM
I think it is tech talk, although the best idea maybe is to download a manual for the 51. It is surely one of the most beautiful Sony lightweight on ear from the golden age. Good luck
Hey, I think any 40-45mm earpads will do. Just bought 40mm foams for my MDR-62, and they fit just perfectly. The 51 and the 62 has the same sized driver for sure. https://www.ebay.com/itm/402783518687 - I bought these, just good for the 62.
I mainly wanted to fix this in a proper way to protect the cable as I was afraid that it get's pulled out completely. But tape is fine, it does the job. I clean everything I aquire pretty thorough but I am not against wear and tear on devices and I mostly see it as patina. It only shows that the device already had a life and in most cases I think it adds to the particular device.
I completely agree, as I'm too a collector who uses everything. Some patina is all right - the main thing is to have a working earphone
Very much agree with your statement. It is great to have nice Walkmans in your collection stored in a box. Even better: on a shelf so you can see them often and occasionally pick them up. Best: use them!
