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PixelSmith

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Oct 29, 2005
7
0
Hi All,

Probably a dumb question but here goes: Does anyone know where you can acquire the little foam covers that fit over the iPod headphone buds? I can't find anywhere that sells them separately to the earphones themselves and I don't really need new headphones, just some new covers... cause mine are ahem, very manky.

Thanks in advance,

Pixel
 

Bali Cockfight

macrumors regular
Aug 17, 2002
117
0
Chi Town
Hi All,

Probably a dumb question but here goes: Does anyone know where you can acquire the little foam covers that fit over the iPod headphone buds? I can't find anywhere that sells them separately to the earphones themselves and I don't really need new headphones, just some new covers... cause mine are ahem, very manky.

Thanks in advance,

Pixel

They sell them in the apple store. They're $6 a pair, I think. After I found out about the price, I decided to go bareback on my earbuds.
 

Heath

macrumors regular
Aug 19, 2005
133
0
Canada
Another possible solution

You can wash them if they aren't to the point of having holes etc.
Just a dab of dishsoap, wet them and rub between your fingers for a bit, rinse and ta-done!
I would prefer that to shelling out $6 I think.
 

rikers_mailbox

macrumors 6502a
Sep 27, 2003
739
0
LA-la-land
Hi All,

Probably a dumb question but here goes: Does anyone know where you can acquire the little foam covers that fit over the iPod headphone buds? I can't find anywhere that sells them separately to the earphones themselves and I don't really need new headphones, just some new covers... cause mine are ahem, very manky.

Thanks in advance,

Pixel

I might have some extras that I could drop in the mail for you. I'll check when I get home from work. PM me and we'll work out the details.
 

flyfish29

macrumors 68020
Feb 4, 2003
2,175
4
New HAMpshire
radio shack carries just the covers- also, many authorized resellers- (not Apple Stores) sell them. I know my local mac shop does.

Did you do an online search...here

I am sure the headphones are not worth much- but there are covers for 1.49.
and here

This thread says they are around a buck at Radio Shack! Thread
 

PixelSmith

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Oct 29, 2005
7
0
Thanks guys, my first post in ages on this forum and an overwhelming response. On some other forums I use (for subject areas other than Mac) I would have had this sort of query ousted by the moderators as unworthy.

...why on earth didn't I think of washing them? I must be low on lateral thinking lately. I appreaciate the alternative options served up by the rest of you guys - I will keep them in mind for when the covers really do develop holes;)

Just hope it doesn't look like I'm in position to wash the dishes, may conjure up some false expectations.

Thanks!

Pixel
 

appleman123

macrumors newbie
Sep 3, 2006
20
0
I have some extra pairs that i could let go for about $2 a pair shipped and im sure if you posted this in the market pl;ace you would get a lot of freedback! Let me know if you want it, not trying to make any money, just trying to cover my costs and shipping and help someone out!

Thanks guys, my first post in ages on this forum and an overwhelming response. On some other forums I use (for subject areas other than Mac) I would have had this sort of query ousted by the moderators as unworthy.

...why on earth didn't I think of washing them? I must be low on lateral thinking lately. I appreaciate the alternative options served up by the rest of you guys - I will keep them in mind for when the covers really do develop holes;)

Just hope it doesn't look like I'm in position to wash the dishes, may conjure up some false expectations.

Thanks!

Pixel
 
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