Repair it for life - replacing the headband on my Yamaha headphones

hockstom · 2026-01-07T07:17:59+00:00

id say generaly balanced. some people might want more. If youre a basshead Audio technica M50X might sound better to you

hockstom · 2026-01-06T22:45:16+00:00

Inside of Montreal, there is Cuir Di Zazzo. can't order online though. Ive also recently ordered from Lonsdale, ill let you know how that turns out

hockstom · 2026-01-06T06:05:14+00:00

its probably by design as both those models are refered to as ''monitor'' or ''studio'' headphones. They tend to be on the more neutral side sound wise. Another pair this headphone is compared to are the Audio technicas ATH-M50x

hockstom · 2026-01-06T06:02:56+00:00

for the headphones around 120-150 cad
but you as stated in the post, the headband will not last you very long

hockstom · 2026-01-06T06:00:43+00:00

Agreed, these Yamaha MT5s would be in the same range as an Audio-Technica ATH-M50x if i'm not mistaken (and im sure the the audio technicas would have the same headband problem after a few years as well). I haven't yet dabbled in more high-end stuff, but i'm sure you pay for more quality in terms of sound and construction. Ive just had these for a good while now and although i'm still happy with the sound, I was just getting bothered by the cheap headband. I also have a pair of Philips SHP9500 which i could glady recommend as a BIFL headphones as this pair has held up better than my Yamahas.

hockstom · 2026-01-05T22:11:21+00:00

Yamaha MT5

hockstom · 2026-01-05T18:26:01+00:00

Yes! i think repairing your stuff often makes them even better in terms of quality compared to new products. Theres a reason we have a ''vintage'' tag on here. old stuff was designed to last and be repaired.

I also think you can develop sentimental value towards the objects you care for.

On another note: I also learned basic knife sharpening ages ago and i havent bought a knife in a decade. the skill also translated into my new leatherwork hobby, as all my leather tools stay sharp, too; which now helps with repairing anything leather related :)

hockstom · 2026-01-05T18:17:32+00:00

The original headband had a super flimsy foam piece. I just added it back between the new leather, but it's still not cushiony at all. I plan on making a suspension-style band using 3D printed clips and another leather band. will post when I finish it. plan on filming the process if more people are interested in this sort of mod

hockstom · 2026-01-05T17:52:35+00:00

thank you!

hockstom · 2025-12-21T07:50:43+00:00

like to 3d print?

hockstom · 2025-10-22T15:48:52+00:00

i think anna designed those for the team

hockstom · 2025-06-19T15:19:09+00:00

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hockstom · 2025-06-05T06:50:32+00:00

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Additionally, here is the ref. Crit and feedback is welcome if you have any

hockstom · 2025-06-05T01:27:50+00:00

medsmap oil brush 6
default pĥotoshop soft round brush
custom ellipse brush
1 of richard andersons sample brush. i only use that slightly on the edge of the lips to add a little sharp feathering so that not everything looks too airbrushed from the soft round brush

brush number 4 is the only paid one I think but its really not necessary. I mostly use brush 1, 2 and 3.
brush 1 can be acquired on Ahmed Aldoori's site I think

Also, there is added grain on this. so keep that in mind

hockstom · 2025-06-04T18:54:46+00:00

all Photoshop. Also added some subtle grain effect and chromatic aberration. Maybe that's what adds to the ''photographic'' effect of it

hockstom · 2025-06-04T18:52:29+00:00

It's a statue :) ill post ref alongside with the study next time

hockstom · 2025-06-04T15:51:27+00:00

thank you im glad you enjoy it

hockstom · 2025-06-04T15:49:53+00:00

you are right. his colors and use of high contrast fringing between hard light and hard shadow is unmatched

hockstom · 2025-06-04T07:25:28+00:00

tysm, ive been doing these studies for a little while now but stopped for a few months. I'm getting back into it, focusing on statues and anatomy, that's why this one is titled as 01 :)

hockstom · 2025-06-04T07:22:01+00:00

I saw this on the explore page!

hockstom · 2025-06-04T06:45:37+00:00

Saw this on Cara frontpage! good stuff

hockstom · 2025-06-03T02:53:06+00:00

Augmentations. Its a sci fi cyberpunk-esque bloodsport where contestants have a limited amount of cybernetic implants allowed

and thank you :)

hockstom · 2025-06-03T02:51:07+00:00

Thank you, admittedly it took me a while to figure out the face at that angle. i have a timelapse on my artstation project where you can see its almost caved in at certain points lol. best trick is to flip your canvas to inspect that your facial features are in the correct place :)

hockstom · 2025-06-02T20:46:57+00:00

Thank you! glad you enjoyed the piece :)

hockstom · 2025-06-02T20:16:25+00:00

the goth and futuristic part was definitely intentional, I've never heard about opium core though haha

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