{"product_id":"replacement-headband-abyss-ab-1266","title":"Headband for ABYSS AB1266 Upgraded Replacement","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"421\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"249\"\u003eEnhanced comfort, user-friendly upgrades, and improved durability—this newly designed leather headband is the perfect replacement or upgrade for any AB1266 headphone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eFeaturing a \u003cstrong data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"435\"\u003ewider profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"454\"\u003esofter padding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"478\"\u003epremium French leathers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this headband offers greater comfort than previous versions, with an elegant \u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"584\"\u003eembossed ABYSS logo\u003c\/strong\u003e across the top. The latest design also features \u003cstrong data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"656\"\u003euser-replaceable stretch rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, making future maintenance a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"731\"\u003eFits all AB1266 models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"\" data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"771\"\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"804\"\u003ePlease follow these steps carefully when replacing your AB1266 headband:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"883\"\u003ePull one elastic ring \u003cstrong data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"905\"\u003eunder, into, and over the top\u003c\/strong\u003e of the gumdrop holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"967\"\u003ePull up on the ring toward the metal headband to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003efully seat it inside the gumdrop holder\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eRepeat for the opposite side, being careful not to stretch either elastic ring \u003cstrong data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003emore than 1 inch (2.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eThe ABYSS logo should be oriented correctly—\u003cstrong data-end=\"1273\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003eleft to right when worn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rmqob4H38C4?si=A8EnrKq_HY8xJZm4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"\" data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003eCustomizing AB1266 Headband Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eA new leather headband may stretch slightly over time. To accelerate this break-in process, we recommend \u003cstrong data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1521\"\u003ehanging the headphone on a stand for a few days\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the leather to relax into a more natural position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003eIf you find you need \u003cstrong data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1658\"\u003eless headband tension\u003c\/strong\u003e or prefer the earpads to sit lower on your ears, you can swap the stock o-rings with slightly \u003cstrong data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003elarger sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1800\"\u003eUS Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 214 or 215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5 × 24 mm or 3.5 × 24.7 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1948\" data-start=\"1873\"\u003eEven a small increase in inner diameter can significantly reduce tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1973\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003eStock O-Ring Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003eUS\u003c\/strong\u003e: 213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5 × 23.7 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e: P24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2042\"\u003e👉 Pro Tip: You can find affordable \u003cstrong data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003eViton or Buna-N o-ring kits on Amazon\u003c\/strong\u003e to experiment with fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2173\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003eStock AB1266 o-rings\u003c\/strong\u003e are made of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2198\" data-start=\"2186\"\u003eurethane\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 70 D hardness), offering superior durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2354\" data-start=\"2262\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2354\" data-start=\"2264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"2264\"\u003eBuna-N or Viton\u003c\/strong\u003e are more common and lower cost alternatives but may wear out sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2355\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2406\" data-start=\"2357\"\u003eAvoid plain rubber or non-specified materials\u003c\/strong\u003e as quality and performance may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2355\"\u003ePlumbing o-rings likely have \u003cstrong\u003eno protection against UV light\u003c\/strong\u003e and will 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