tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234406140077819810.post3916386893193016950..comments2024-03-18T08:04:08.364-04:00Comments on Retrotechnologist: HOW TO TEST HEADPHONESRoberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234406140077819810.post-76216839656096103592010-11-30T07:57:21.963-05:002010-11-30T07:57:21.963-05:00Generally, Brush headsets were glued shut. While ...Generally, Brush headsets were glued shut. While they can be prised apart, the effort usually ruins the diaphragm and/or crystal element. :(<br /><br /> Assuming the element survives, repair is probably not beyond a gifted amateur. It would be very delicate work and you'll have to reverse-engineer the materials and techniques.<br /><br /> Magnetic headphones are simpler to repair. The trade-off is the Brush cans have much better fidelity; this can be a detriment for communications-quality work but many broadcasters used them.Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234406140077819810.post-66229574941786732952010-11-11T15:43:43.401-05:002010-11-11T15:43:43.401-05:00Hi Roberta!
Thanks for your tips on T.L.C. for vi...Hi Roberta!<br /><br />Thanks for your tips on T.L.C. for vintage earpieces. I received a couple Brush earpieces from a friend in the USA. One is OK. The other piece rattles, likely, defunct :-( Any hints on how to open the defunct with out damaging the housing?<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />Ramon V.Ramon V.P.noreply@blogger.com