Ok, I have an odd quasi mutual aid request:
Are there folks who would like to send me their old corded (not bluetooth) headphones and/or earbuds? Like just mail me kit you don't use.
I don't have any backups any more and my fav headphones need repairs, so want to stock up on other options.
I am in Ontario Canada, fyi for shipping feasibility.
Tagging #actuallyAutistic because ya'll know how important headphones are. 💛
[edit: got help on the headphone parts hunt, thanks!]
On a related note, any AV nerds that can point me to where I can order replacement parts for these Bowers and Wilkins headphones?
It's got a nice click in and out cord, and squishy pads that pop off. Should all be fixable, but it's not my wheelhouse and my cog is trashed so searching this stuff out shreds my brain.
I'm in Canada, fyi re shipping etc.
Links and leads appreciated.
#rightToRepair #headphones #AVclub #audio #bowerswilkins
@vlrny I think these are your model, with the parts available as listed. Looks like the ear pad is no longer available though, if that’s what you’re looking for:
https://bowerswilkins.encompass.com/model/BWLP5HEADPHONESMASERATIEDITION
Ooops, this was from 2022.
There was a repair cafe held at UofG on March 22 this year.
@vlrny Repair Cafés in #Guelph
Guelph Today https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/in-person-repair-cafes-returning-to-guelph-5229066
"The Repair Cafés will start with an event on Saturday April 9 from 11 to 3 at the Guelph Tool Library (Old Quebec Street Shoppes, 55, Wyndham St N Unit T8). Items that can be brought are electronics, small electrical appliances, clothing, jewelry, clocks, and much more."
Valerie Roney
Alan Bucknam
David is nasty, again, aparently 
Alison Meeks