The Monkey Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 The left earcup snapped off. You'll see from the pics that there is a sort of ring or collar made of black plastic around a brass/metal part. That black plastic piece snapped. I'm not sure how modular these things are, but it looks like some Krazy Glue might do the trick. I welcome your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSeibert Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hmmm. The plastic thingee pivots around the brass part, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwhisper Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 curious as to how it happened... headbanging again? Some krazy glue would do it, tho you may need to unscrew a screw or two to attach the two pieces back together snugly. You'd know better than me. Just be careful when swiveling the earcup after the repair. (..and when headbanging) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hmmm. The plastic thingee pivots around the brass part, right? It actually doesn't. I remains fixed and the earcup portion turns within that part of the plastic collar. curious as to how it happened... headbanging again? Some krazy glue would do it, tho you may need to unscrew a screw or two to attach the two pieces back together snugly. You'd know better than me. Just be careful when swiveling the earcup after the repair. (..and when headbanging) Just trying to put them on. I guess I'm very very strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'd drop the AT service center an email or phone call and see if they'll send you parts. Glue might work, but I'd prefer a more permanent fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Just trying to put them on. I guess I'm very very strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 ^That's NOT how you're supposed to put them on? I'd drop the AT service center an email or phone call and see if they'll send you parts. Glue might work, but I'd prefer a more permanent fix. Yup, I agree. Will touch base with them today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloaudio Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hope you get them fixed. This wouldn't happen to JH13s ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I had been hoping to listen to Absorbine_Sr's at Chiunifi last weekend, but his had done the same thing. He said he has super-glued them a couple of times. I wonder if a good two part epoxy might work better? I would agree with Nate that replacement parts would be what I would do as well. Surprised they made these out of plastic like that on a ~$250 phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yeah, I would use a good epoxy, JB Weld or something. Make sure to properly clean both joints first. Of course, a replacement part would be ideal. Rawr, Dinny Angry. This Not a DAC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yes, a glob of epoxy will fix that, and probably make it stronger than it was to begin with. But, use a 24 hour epoxy -- not one of those quick set types. Also, don't be tempted by the Gorilla glue as it expands as it cures. Finally, get a small clamp to hold it while it sets -- it will need to be held firmly for a long time (hours) to make a good bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Does this mean my ESW10's are prone to this as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I wish I could find the two part epoxy I used to use occasionally as a tech. IIRC it was made by 3M. The stuff was quick set and got rather warm from what I recall. Worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I've got some JB Weld. Whaddya think? The hardest part will be clamping it because it's small and needs to be held at an odd angle. I'm going to try AT first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I wish I could find the two part epoxy I used to use occasionally as a tech. IIRC it was made by 3M. The stuff was quick set and got rather warm from what I recall. Worked great. Superglue gets rather warm as it sets. Dont ask how I found that one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 This shit got damn near hot while it set. And, no, verging on TMI on the superglue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Superglue gets rather warm as it sets. Dont ask how I found that one out. If it was anything like my experience you had a bottle of it in your pocket and had it open up while sitting. The burn, plus the pain upon standing was an experience (TMI excluded here). It also causes clothes to eventually disintegrate I have found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Actually no. I use superglue when I get minor cuts on my hands and stuff, and was trying to glue a cut on the outer part of it, using regular non-gel superglue. Awkward position, and I managed to spill most of the bottle over the palm of my hand, and spent the next four hours trying to get it off. Palm was completely covered, and fairly deep too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 So when one uses small amounts such as you and Fitz use, it doesn't get noticeably warm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Small amounts to close a cut dont really get noticeably warm. I only even realized that it heats up after I made that mistake. I dunno what Fitz is doing with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Fitz rubs it all over his body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 He coats his closed fists before sanding them into perfect squares and having them painted candle apple red. It is the prep portion of his biweekly "MechaFitz" fights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ignore those two (and Steve when he posts) -- he also uses small amounts to close cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ignore those two (and Steve when he posts) -- he also uses small amounts to close cuts. Preemptive strike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Dusty is trying to silence the peanut gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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