[Elecraft] OT Yamaha CM-500 ear pads

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 8/5/2017 8:07 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
> If you get a set of Beyerdynamics velour pads, you'll never go back 
> to that flaky vinyl surface that OEM Yamaha and Sony use. 

What model number and have you actually tried them on the CM-500?

I tried a couple of the generic replacements with the CM-500 and was
never able to make them fit properly.  Still have my original CM-500
without earpads in the junk box until I find replacements that will
fit.  I'm about to order the Koss replacements, but if I could get a
higher quality version that *is known to fit*, I'd jump on them.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 8/5/2017 8:07 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
> If you get a set of Beyerdynamics velour pads, you'll never go back to that
> flaky vinyl surface that OEM Yamaha and Sony use.
> 
> They may even be to exact same size too , so I'd bet the Sony type will fit
> the CM-500. I have both and they look identical.
> 
> They're a tad pricier at about $23  than the cheap Chicom replacements and
> best price I've found on them is from Sweetwater Music.
> 
> As a side note, I bought a cheap set of pads for a couple bucks, and they
> ruined the sound of the Sony's, because they were too small and didn't fit
> my ears properly.
> They are now in the trash. The Beyerdynamics fit perfectly and are very
> comfortable.
> 
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of mpupeza mpupeza
> Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 11:47 PM
> To: Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net>; elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT Yamaha CM-500 ear pads
> 
> Bob, et al,
> I installed the Koss UR40 pads on the CM-500 headset. I can't remember which
> video but the Yamaha and Koss are the same size pads.
> 73
> Mike VE3EQP .....>
> 
>> ---------- Original Message ----------
>> From: "Bob Wilson, N6TV" <n6tv at arrl.net>
>> Date: August 4, 2017 at 9:45 PM
>>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> Which video?  Are you installing the new UR40 pads on a CM500 or on a
> KOSS?
>>
>> 73,
>> Bob, N6TV
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 5:10 PM, mpupeza mpupeza <mpupeza at sympatico.ca>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I ordered Koss UR40 cushions from Koss and they were $5.00 + $0.35
>>> Tax (S+H
>>> FREE) to my Winter Home in Florida. Perfect fit but snug and awkward
>>> to install.
>>> I looked how to do them on Youtube. There are several screws to
>>> loosen under the rim of the old ones. They were mail delivered in
>>> less than a week. Much cheaper than a new headset.
>>> Mike VE3EQP .....>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> 
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message
> delivered to pincon at erols.com
> 
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> 
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> Message delivered to lists at subich.com
>