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Sony MDR-XB950: How do you fix the broken swivel part on them?

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:00:45 -0700

I got them this last Christmas and I broke them around 2 months ago when my mom told me my dad had a cancerous brain tumor. I dropped them on the hospital ground when she told me and the swivel part broke. The chord is still attatched and they still work but the one side hangs by the chord inside the headphones.

⟐ Answer edited September 05, 2023 at 21:00 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: Broken Sony over- ear headphones

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:45:14 -0700

Does anyone know a place that fix these type of headphones at a reasonable price. the metal hangers in both sides are coming apart and need fixing

⟐ Commented April 09, 2022 at 9:45 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: What adhesive should I use to repair my swivel headphones?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:47:57 -0700

I've had these headphones for a few years now and they are out of warranty. Recently the earpiece had separated from the headband like in the photo below. I have tried using super glue to but the over ear speaker piece back into headband but then the earpiece cant swivel in the socket. What can I use to repair it that would still allow it to swivel? Any ideas are appreciated. Thank you!

⟐ Answered March 18, 2024 at 23:47 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: Sony MDR1A doesnt work properly

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 02:49:11 -0700

ok so i couldnt find my actual device here but its sony mdr1a. when i first ordered it, it was working perfectly fine but then the left ear (where you connect the aux) started cutting out. I tried the other aux that came with the device and it worked perfectly; for about a week. I can’t connect to other Aux cables, because it has a very specific port (after the thin part, like the neck has to be slim to fit) and i havent found a single aux that goes all the way in & authentic sony ones cost 60$ on amazon! if you know what the problem easy please help and also theres no tutorials on how to disassemble it online so help would be appreciated! Also the left part makes squeaky sounds when you turn it around

⟐ Answered October 13, 2019 at 2:49 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: How to open cans for re-wire?

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:51:36 -0700

I need to re-cable my headphones after my son severed the cable at the junction. I can't find any screws on the headphones and the soft ear cover that would normally pull off seems glued down on this model. Has anyone ever opened these? Do you need to rip off the soft covers or is there a pres fit joint between the black and red plastic shells?

⟐ Answered October 22, 2019 at 4:51 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: How to join the broken wire of headphones

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:31:30 -0700

My headphone's wire is broken . Please guide me how to join it.

⟐ Answered June 22, 2024 at 14:31 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: How do I replace the ear cushons

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:32:15 -0700

how do i replace the ear cushons

⟐ Answer accepted December 06, 2019 at 5:32 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: Why wont my XB950N1 Headphones Charge?

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:05:15 -0700

I bought them off eBay a while back and they worked for a while. Then the battery stopped taking a charge. Some work was done on them to see if a circuit board or wire was bad and that made them work again. But then a few days later they stopped working and will yet again not take a charge. Is it a button/wire issue or do i need to buy a replacement battery for them?

⟐ Answered November 07, 2019 at 23:05 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: swivel part is broken and need help fixing it

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:50:09 -0700

Broke it and epoxy isn’t helping. Need a professional suggestion on the material to use to fix the broken part as well maintain the functionality to have a movable part.

⟐ Commented August 22, 2019 at 9:50 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: The 3.5 mm jack

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:23:33 -0700

The 3.5 mm jack is bent on my pair of headphones and I would like to know if there is a way to repair them by getting a new jack put on. It is 4 way conductor. I would like to use these headphones again, but this is stopping me from using them.

⟐ Answered March 24, 2019 at 14:23 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: Headphones randomly power them self on for no reason...

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:19:32 -0700

The model is Sony MDR-XB950B1 and no matter the battery state, the number of resets and factory resets the headphones automatically power them self on in a random moment. 5 minutes later they power them self off… If manually powered off they just turn them self on after a random period of time. No other active Bluetooth or NFC device around them.

Why is that happening and how can I prevent it?

⟐ Commented May 10, 2024 at 0:19 MST

Sony MDR-XB950: sony mdr-xb950bt has low volume

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:44:13 -0700

I stopped using my headphones with Bluetooth because they have a lower volume compared to using them with a cable.

What can I do to make them work as intended?

Sony MDR-XB950: My Sony MDR power button is stuck inside?

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 08:54:10 -0700

My headphones power button is stuck inside how would I get it out.

Sony MDR-XB950: Why are my Bass drivers fuzzy and falling apart?

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:39:18 -0700

My headphones sound like re have been unclasped and move when i drive my car. Bass doesn't sound clean anymore almost as if they have gone bad.

Sony MDR-XB950: Volume is low over both cups but even lower on one side

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 04:36:38 -0700

Took it apart to replace broken part. When I put it back together the volume is low on both sides but about half the volume on one side of the other cup. I did not break any wires or connections. I charges and pairs fine, although the commands from Mrs Sony are very faint. The wired plug connection also does not work.

Sony MDR-XB950: Right bass driver broken

Sun, 27 May 2018 06:49:45 -0700

The bass on the left ear works perfect, but there is little to none on the right side. Can this be fixed?

Sony MDR-XB950: hello the bass boost button is broken. can this be repaired?

Fri, 18 May 2018 09:09:51 -0700

The bass button for my head phones no longer clicks or actuates when pressed. is there a way to repair it ?. Side note: everything is is perfectly fine.