[ARC5] WWII Headphones Earpad Replacement REPORT

[Dave Merrill]

Bummer that 1/4" makes them not suitable for ANB or R-14 elements.
Thanks for taking one for the team.

--... ...-- Dave N9ZC

On Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 7:47 AM Doran Platt via ARC5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
wrote:

> Received two pairs of the subject headset cushions.  Unfortunately, they
> will NOT work with either the ANB or R-14 elements (HS-33 and HS-23) as the
> diameter of both the MIL elements are only 2".  The cushions need at least
> 2 1/4" to be secured.  If one could fabricate a thin adaptor ring, 2"
> inside and 2 1/4" outside diameter they would arguably be OK.  They will
> work, as Dave indicated, with the older H-13 headsets and, in fact, make
> them ever so much more comfortable. So, did not waste a few bucks!
> Jeep K3HVG
>
> On 01/20/2026 6:16 AM EST David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks for that tip!
>
>
> On 1/18/2026 12:57 PM, Dave Merrill wrote:
>
> Hello group,
>
> I got these on Amazon for my JBL 500BT Headphones and found that they also
> worked well with any headset with 2-1/4" diameter receivers. Photo is of a
> pair in place on a HA-16A.
> Much more comfortable than the original hard rubber or chamois types. They
> go on easily without any struggle. And they come in colors other than black
> if you are so inclined.
>
> https://a.co/d/ffL1fhD
>
> Four for $10 is certainly a bargain.
>
> __... ...__ Dave N9ZC
>
>
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