Submitted by andikzz t3_126j3v2 in headphones

Hi guys, I have multiple headphones at the moment and plan to use only one for my daily driver. Unfortunately most of my headphones don't come with a proper case. I want to know how to store it properly so that the faux leather earpad doesn't peel.

My experiences so far in storing headphones, notes that all headphones are rarely used, I use it 1-2 times and put it back again:

  1. Cheap chinese headphones (ZNT Soundfit & Cowon E7) in eva case => headband and ear pads peel after 2 years
  2. Sony MDR 7506 in its original packaging box => earpads peeling after ~ 2 years.
  3. *AKG Q701 Quincy Jones in its original packaging box => This one I used to listen to it daily, last time I checked (2 years ago) it was still as good as new. Now the velour pad turns brownish and becomes very dirty.
  4. Audio Technica ATH M50x in its original packaging box => Perfectly fine after few years, as good as new with no pads peel.
  5. V-moda Crossfade in its eva case => Perfectly fine after a few years, as good as new with no pads peel.

For daily listening right now I am using Soundcore Q20+ and I put it on stand, always wipe my sweat after using it. 6 months using it and the pads and headband are still as good as new.

May I know how you guys store your headphones?

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Edit (Added additional question): Do faux leather earpads that these headphone manufacturer used have different quality? From my experiences above, It seems chinese / sub < $100 headphone's earpads wear out faster than the more expensive one...

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szakee t1_je9awea wrote

don't keep it in direct sunlight and openspace to collect dust, otherwise really doesn't matter.

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Simeras t1_je9eaxl wrote

There must be some product (spray, oil, whatever) designed to prolong life of fake/faux leather. Google it up.

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soldkeyboard57 t1_je9cijo wrote

I just put them in their original boxes

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RB181 t1_je9jp0s wrote

I keep mine in plastic storage boxes (like this) with a few silica gel packets to keep moisture away (you can usually find those in the original packaging that headphones and other electronics came with... that is if you didn't toss them right in the trash). Works fine for me.

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e-Standards t1_jeg8c3i wrote

I put mine in the original packaging, if available, or I put them in a Pelican case.

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andikzz OP t1_jegnuht wrote

Alright guys, seems like putting it in original box with silica gel to put away moisture and avoid direct sunlight is the best way to go. I'll try to go with this method and see the result.

Thank you guys

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