[MRCA] [ARC5] WWII Headphones Earpad Replacement REPORT

[Doran Platt]

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:
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> Thanks for that tip!
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> On 1/18/2026 12:57 PM, Dave Merrill wrote:
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> > Hello group,
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> > 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.
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> > https://a.co/d/ffL1fhD
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> > Four for $10 is certainly a bargain.
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> > __... ...__ Dave N9ZC 
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