BDPetersen Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 Yikes. Is there a technique or tool to master changing the ear pads on an A20? The guy in the Sporty’s video makes it look easy. Maybe the new ones they sent me are too stiff. I’m sure it couldn’t be me. (The issue is getting a retainer flange into a narrow slot around the circumference of the ear up.) Quote
takair Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, BDPetersen said: Yikes. Is there a technique or tool to master changing the ear pads on an A20? The guy in the Sporty’s video makes it look easy. Maybe the new ones they sent me are too stiff. I’m sure it couldn’t be me. (The issue is getting a retainer flange into a narrow slot around the circumference of the ear up.) They are a pain. The key is to go slow from one end to the other and slowly stretch the material over the cup flange. It may pop off until it hits just the right amount of stretch…so don’t give up if the first three times don’t work. Quote
Oscar Avalle Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 They are a PAIN and it looks SO easy. But just keep trying..Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
BDPetersen Posted October 19, 2022 Author Report Posted October 19, 2022 Not the answers I hoped for. I’ve lost count of attempts. Quote
Oscar Avalle Posted October 19, 2022 Report Posted October 19, 2022 Not the answers I hoped for. I’ve lost count of attempts.I know… be patient Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
ArtVandelay Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 Start at the one elongated end and end at the other as you thread the edge of the cushion in the groove. Quote
BDPetersen Posted October 20, 2022 Author Report Posted October 20, 2022 I’m pretty sure this is mentioned in the Geneva Convention. I’m usually not that inept at such. I’m slightly puzzled that the replacements have a round cross section while the old ones are more rectangular. I wonder for the Oregon Aero pads are easier. Always been a fan of those. OK, I’ll stop whining now. I think if the headset was separated it would be less frustrating. Reaching for my sawzall. Quote
201Steve Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 Give your A20 to me and buy a Lightspeed. They just pop on and off with a couple buttons!!! Quote
BDPetersen Posted October 20, 2022 Author Report Posted October 20, 2022 Maybe that’s why I use my Lightspeeds more. Quote
201Steve Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 43 minutes ago, BDPetersen said: Maybe that’s why I use my Lightspeeds more. Me too! Quote
A64Pilot Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 Once you finally get the ear pads on, cut a stick to put between the yoke part to keep the pads from smashing together, it makes them less a lot longer. ‘It also helps if the pads have been sitting in the sun and are warm, not hot Quote
LANCECASPER Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, BDPetersen said: Yikes. Is there a technique or tool to master changing the ear pads on an A20? The guy in the Sporty’s video makes it look easy. Maybe the new ones they sent me are too stiff. I’m sure it couldn’t be me. (The issue is getting a retainer flange into a narrow slot around the circumference of the ear up.) Are these the Bose OEM replacements or the cheaper internet replacements? I've used both on the Bose X and had just as good of an experience with the cheaper ones and they seemed easier to put on, yet stayed on. I haven't replaced mine yet on the A20, but the ear pads are the same for the X and the A20. Quote
carusoam Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 Hmmmm… Did they mention warming them up at all…? Polymeric materials become more pliable with temperature… Each 20°F may make a noticeable difference… If they are water proof… heating in a bowl of warm water may be helpful… The water bath makes a nice controlled method for heating something up… No over heating, or spot heating… PP thoughts only, no recent experience with over the ears type headsets… Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
RLCarter Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 I’ve done mine a couple of times, get comfy, get the flange started in the groove then it’s a slight twisting action to work it all the way around Quote
M20F Posted October 20, 2022 Report Posted October 20, 2022 A20 Headset Replacement Ear Pads... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719L64YC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Cheap, easy to replace, still working great. Quote
BDPetersen Posted October 20, 2022 Author Report Posted October 20, 2022 Trying to understand what the Amazon pads are offering for attachment Quote
ArtVandelay Posted October 21, 2022 Report Posted October 21, 2022 Trying to understand what the Amazon pads are offering for attachmentThey have the same retainer flange? Quote
BDPetersen Posted October 21, 2022 Author Report Posted October 21, 2022 The description seems to refer to something else Quote
BDPetersen Posted October 26, 2022 Author Report Posted October 26, 2022 So, to follow up, after a couple days of off and on effort, I managed to get one ear pad installed. Could not get the second. Even handed the project off to others with no luck. I decided to give Oregon Aero a shot. They just arrived and after a few minutes of struggle they are installed. Seems a better, softer flange. Perhaps the Bose pads had a defect. Dunno, but I will send them back to Sportys. Additionally I can report Bose support is disappointing. Seems to be a language barrier. Oregon Aero was the owner, I presume, and quite helpful. Quote
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