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Takang
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Jan 14, 2019
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Hello there,
I do really enjoy THX00. Although It is not same league with TH900, it should be the best at that price range.(imo on my limited but picky headphone experience)
However recently I happen to me that the hange snapped....see photo attached.
Anyone here can help me to point out how to fix it?
I dont really know how to take it apart...
RiflemanFirst
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Jan 15, 2019
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TakangYour best bet would be to talk to Massdrop support. Worst case, maybe Fostex can ship you some replacement parts. I'd try to see what Massdrop can do first though.
RiflemanFirst
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Jan 22, 2019
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TakangThat sucks. If Massdrop & Fostex won't take care of you, it looks like you can get parts from Full Compass. Not cheap but it's an option.
https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/544725-fostex-8510002000-th600-replacement-hanger?gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5viBRD4ARIsADGUT27NK1hbG_jKut8K4qU7D7alMOnbt74GHaFMqhuAP4exSRe0foelltkaAgGCEALw_wcB
FearDaTusk
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May 21, 2019
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jeffriDerp, same... mine just broke today... contacted support but I expect a similar response. I would hope that having a partnership with Fostex would allow them some service parts.
Takang
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May 29, 2019
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FearDaTuskget the parts from fullcompass!! i can confirm the parts fit well, i finally fix mine with no help from massdrop (DROP) .... the guy from fullcompass is very helpful regarding pointing out which parts fit to each other.
FearDaTusk
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May 29, 2019
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TakangThanks Takang, I contacted Massdrop first. They confirmed the headphones I have are out of warrantee which is true due to having purchased them a long while back now but they do not service or provide parts. I did manage to get an order for the hanger part through full compass. I'll update after I attempt to repair. I haven't gone full search but it seems this is a very common occurrence for anyone with these type of Fostex… and yet not many examples of fixes. My break is virtually identical to the picture posted here. These headphones are great for the office so I'd like to be able to fix 'em if I can.
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FearDaTusk
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May 29, 2019
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jeffriI'm not an expert in this... but I know there are companies that will accept orders and re-ship them internationally for you. Depending on costs it may be worth the try.
FearDaTusk
30
Jun 1, 2019
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FearDaTuskHi guys, My hanger part arrived today. It wasn't too difficult of a repair. The trouble is in just dealing with small parts. It's easy to remove the earpad by applying a little bit of pressure for friction and turning counterclockwise. There are four screws that hold the plate the earpads mount to and open the area where the hanger is attached. I hadn't found any online examples of how to detach the hanger so I'm uploading a picture of what I saw here. Basically, it's a Pin with washers on both sides held with a fastener and what looks like some kind of Loctite glue. Take off the fastener and the pin comes out. Hope this helps anyone else looking at self repair. 
MassDerp
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Aug 16, 2020
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FearDaTuskHey Fear, how do we screw the new headphone part back on? I think I got the wrong screws from Fullcompass, as they slip through the hanger hole thats supposed to screw on.
FearDaTusk
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Aug 16, 2020
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MassDerpHi MassDerp, I'm assuming you mean the top of the hanger? The hanger has three points of contact. The two sides use the pin like picture I posted. The top uses a screw that goes into a pin with a spring around it like the picture Takang posted. When mine broke the hanger itself fractured similar to Takang's 2nd picture but the screw was intact. I used the same original screw. Part of why I think this is a lousy design is because the head of the screw is what holds the hanger. If I remember right, I had mine slip through a couple of times before I had everything aligned just right that the pressure held it straight. A tilt and it slips through but when it goes in right it held. I did this twice because the first time I put the hanger/cup facing the wrong direction. I had to disassemble, rotate, and go again. That said. I don't have a measurement for the screw. I remember my local hardware stores didn't carry anything that small. I'm assuming it's in mm and I'd probably have to take a micrometer to it to get the proper dimensions. Easy quick test is to check if it goes in fine with the pin up top without the other parts. If that works, the threads are correct. 2nd, pass the screw through the hanger alone and see if you can hold the hanger with it. It sounds a bit dumb but again the screw is so small and tolerances so tight that with the original screw I had it slip through so I was doubting the hanger provided. But again, holding it center and straight the tiny screw held the hanger. I then assembled the headphones. Note, I'm happy to say I'm still using them in my current work from home office. I hope this helps. Let me know how it goes, albeit right now I don't have a micrometer to measure with and I had considered buying a random box of hardware to find a fit myself. (Considered it just to have the spare parts for it on hand in case it happens again)
MassDerp
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Aug 16, 2020
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FearDaTuskMine broke when the shafts of those small screws cracked in the metal housings that fit in the springs. This destroyed the hangar and made the shafts unsalvagable
So I had to order new parts. According to the listing the screws are M2X3 'S. Ive ordered those in "laptop" so that they're flush and have a bigger head so that they don't slip though the hole on the hangars.
MassDerp
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Aug 18, 2020
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FearDaTuskUpdate, the shafts take M2 screws up to 8mm. Oem's are 6mm, but you can use longer. Just make sure they're Big Head screws otherwise they slip through the gap. Trying to find the right ones though are a pain.
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jaimikob
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Oct 13, 2020
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TakangIt is always possible to repair this non-spares-available shits...
Materials:
1 flat head bolt (3x30mm)
2 o-ring
2 nuts
1 original coil.
Put the flat head bolt upside down,
add an o-ring between the "cup" and "head band",
put the original coil,
add an o-ring,
tie 2 nuts as much as you can to finish the work...
BEFORE:
80millionbucks
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Jan 19, 2021
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FearDaTuskHow did you remove the fasteners? I can't seem to pry it off
Edit: I removed them using a small set of pliers. Putting them back on was more difficult, but again use the pliers and just kinda jam it back in. It helps to apply a little iso or acetone on the adhesive and scratching some of it off with a toothpick.
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FearDaTusk
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Jan 22, 2021
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80millionbucksHi, glad you got it. I was going to suggest to look at the 2nd photo in that sequence. I can't remember how I did it then. I may have used a flat head to apply pressure on the open side of the "horseshoe" shape to pop it out but I also may have scraped away some of the adhesive/loctite or whatever they used to keep it sealed. Looking at the chat here. I'm glad to see the community working together on this. Great headphones. I still use them. Like jaimikob alluded to... they can be a hassle to source materials for.
Cheers!
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