Plastic pad mounting ring for Denon AH D5200, (and separately) Denon AH D2000

[worker24x7]

Does anybody know where one could procure those plastic pad mounting ring for the Denons?
Denon 5200 and D2000 specifically (these have different mounting rings).

I had checked Geekria, Dekoni -- they only sell pads, and ask that you pull out and reuse the existing plastic rings
The plastic rings have mounting tabs that often break, unfortunately -- and they are essential to the assembly (cannot be without them).

This Geekria video shows the D2000 mounting ring (white plastic ring) being pulled off the existing pads

Geekria QuickFit Protein Leather Replacement Ear Pads for DENON AH-D2000, D5000, D5200, D7000, D7200, D9200 Headphones Ear Cushions, Headset Earpads, Ear Cups Cover Repair Parts (Black)

Product Features Replacement earpads made with high quality memory foam and protein leather. Replace your worn-out earpad cushions / ear cover / ear cups. Give your headset a new earpad. Make it a brand new look. Durable and long lasting, quality made ear pads. Compatible with DENON AHD9200...

shop.geekria.com

Denon basically said to go and by from their parts supplier the whole set of pads ($80)
https://encompass.com/item/12583403/Denon/917439101460S/
917439101460S, EAR PAD L/R ASSY AHD5200

I cannot find just the plastic ring part (which should be inexpesnive, and Denon already manufactures it...)
I also checked thingiverse for 3rd-printed parts... nothing.

Therefore wanted to ask here for any ideas.

 

[cursive]

Do you have access to a 3d printer?

I see the 5200 rings on reddit here.

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/1jrfzbj/denon_d5200_and_similar_cushion_mounting_ring

I also see one for fostex on thingiverse, some are saying this fits some denon models, but you might have to do some research.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2228401

Only real difference I see is the width of the clips. Hope this helps!

 

[worker24x7]

thank you. No I do not have access to printer, but that reddit file a good start for me to search into that!

Is denon D5200 structurally at least, the same headphone as Fostex TX-X00?
Or did you mean it would be similar to Denon D2000 (another thing for which the plastic ring is needed)?
(asking because I just searched and it seems that firms offering tuning combine the TX X00 with Denon D2000 (https://lawtonaudio.com/fostexupgradepackages.html ) )

 

[cursive]

From what I can find, the reddit link should fit the D5200, and the thingiverse one should fit the D2000.
You can see that the 3d prints have slightly different hook styles. The thingiverse one matches your video from geekria that you posted.

In my original response I meant that the Fostex TH-X00 line is very similar if not exactly the same as the D2000 from a build standpoint (headband, and cup size/style). I'm sure there could be differences in tuning, or internal differences in the cup, or cup material. I know the Denons used fostex drivers for sure. But beyond that I have no Idea how exactly similar they are. ( I don't currently have either).

If you have a friend with a 3d printer, or a local 3d printing service they should be very inexpensive to print and test. I know there's lots of people who print for cheap from facebook marketplace as well.

 

[kemmler3D]

+1 for looking around on FB marketplace for someone to print this. Since a file already exists I expect you should be able to get this done for pretty cheap... don't pay more than $20 if you can avoid it. The material costs will be in the neighborhood of $1. Probably good to print a set of spares while you are at it, the time / setup will be the main cost driver.

You can also look around for libraries, museums or 'maker spaces' that provide public access to 3D printers. In that case you might have to run the print yourself, but it's not rocket science, and they will usually have someone there to at least show you how to use the machine.