Restoring My FAVORITE HEADPHONES - AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-M50

#headbandreplacement #headband replacement #audiotechnica #athm50
IF IT AIN'T BROKE:
In my case, these have been the best headphones I've ever invested in and I don't plan to resell if anytime soon since to me: best quality for the value! Even though this model is discontinued, it still holds its value and does the job as the newer models as well!
There are other headbands out there, you think I got the right color and band?
SOULWIT Headband: amzn.to/492Nhn7
AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-M50x: amzn.to/3U8KSmw
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▼ ▽ LINKS & RESOURCES
Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com
Track: Lounge Cafe by Alexey Anisimov
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🎥 🔥 📷 GEAR I USE :
My A-CAM: amzn.to/3p0Oh9P
My MAIN LENS: amzn.to/3LqXakg
My FAVORITE Lens: amzn.to/3LpnYkZ
My PORTRAIT Lens: amzn.to/3LqXakg
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My WIDE Angle Prime Lens: amzn.to/42bNBMU
CREAM MACHINE Lens: amzn.to/3NtsNME
My BCAM: amzn.to/3LLXhsf
LENS Glued to the BCAM: Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8
My AUDIO RECORDER: amzn.to/42fmlxa
SHOTGUN MICROPHONE: amzn.to/3HyLFGn
MY HEADPHONES of choice: amzn.to/42gOPGE
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[@Krycek7o2]

Thank you for this. These too are my favorite headphones. Mine finally showed a lot of wear on the headband and needed replacement after 10 years.
Will share this on the Amazon page. I am sure more people would love a video guide over the manual.

[@CurtisAlvaro]

I think so too! I did have to reference the document a couple of times hehe. Thanks so much for the support!

[@dzovis]

OMG I was hoping a product like this would come out at some point, or maybe I was just not looking hard enough.. It's only 17GBP here in UK too! I hope they last a fair amount of time, hopefully I can use my headphones for many more year to come, without needing a new pair or without using those stupid zip-up cover things..!

[@CurtisAlvaro]

Its a nice "fixer upper" for sure. I'm not mad either that its missing the audio technica branding on the headband so it looks clean!

[@balob]

@@CurtisAlvaro i emailed them, the headband is $35 :/

[@Brownalicious]

I gotta check out those headphones! Great job

[@CurtisAlvaro]

appreciate chu bro

[@____HEISENBERG____]

On the amazon page, their instruction is not to remove foam but then their installation video they removed the foam...lol. I'm ordering one now and decide later whether to leave the foam or not.

[@CurtisAlvaro]

Correct! The version 1 of the restoration doesn't have it removed. This was the version they sent(even though on amazon it's v1) and says to remove. I tried to keep it and it was tight fit. Might be doable to keep it on

[@SadboiJune]

They say not to remove the foam in the amazon page (5th picture) your installing them wrong by removing the foam.

[@CurtisAlvaro]

You're not wrong. The instructions from the box, step 4, asks you to remove the foam

[@theBassBurnout]

bro, why velcro? if I pull it and it's already in. lol. why did they choose this. thanks for the video bro!

[@CurtisAlvaro]

I know right! - could just be for production and $$ tbh. Thanks for the comment!

[@dunglamnhuthe]

LOL , you have to remove yellow foam to install this , The instruction video of this product on amazon didn't show that part so your video is a safe man . Can i ask does it feel less comfortable when remove that yellow foam ?? thank you

[@CurtisAlvaro]

Yeh when I got them from Amazon it was v2. The v2 instructions show to remove the yellow foam but the amazon link isn't updated and there is a thin included foam with v2. Its maybe a little less comfy but I don't notice a huge difference since the tightness I feel comes more from the Earcups.
I actually tried before removing the yellow foam, since I thought i was tripping, to keep it in and then attach the new strap but it wouldn't wrap around properly.

[@ceuve1209]

​@@CurtisAlvaro I bougt the wicked cushions and they are fantastic, I had 3 diferent earpads and those are the best ones. The originals pinch your ears inside to mutch, they sound very good but not four hours and hours...

[@CurtisAlvaro]

@@ceuve1209 I think i saw those! Eventually I want something that cooler on the head - After even like couple hours I get hot and a lil sweaty wearing it for a while so I might look into those!. Thanks for that!

[@eyohavine101]

How many years you use this headphone is this headphone durable for decade?

[@CurtisAlvaro]

Basically ya! I put it in the bag it came with (leather or pleather) everywhere and just use it for work or plugged into an amp for music. Still kicking

[@eyohavine101]

@@CurtisAlvaro how old this headphone after you bought it

[@RZing]

@@eyohavine101 FYI I've had it since 2013, it is still working perfectly except the headband cushion need a replacement

[@Marineford2000]

​@@eyohavine101 had mine since 2018 and they fell down like 20 times or so and one of the hinges just now broke.
So very durable if you are not as wreckless as me

[@kobinsadvance]

Feedback/Suggestion: Please don't use black background to showcase black objects, it defies the purpose of your video. Make sure there is a good contrast to clearly show the thing you want to show.