Enhance Comfort Of Sony WH-1000XM5 With This 3D-Printed Hack

I can comfortably use Sony’s flagship WH-1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling headphones for about three hours before feeling the need for a break. However, some users report that even after just 20 minutes, the headband can create an uncomfortable pressure point. If you find yourself in this situation and fear you might have to sell your $400 headphones for a loss, there’s a simple and inexpensive solution that could cost you less than two Starbucks Frappuccinos.

the exact fix he needed.

replacement headband for SteelSeries Arctis 7, which is available for only $9 on Amazon.

shared the 3D model on Makerworld, under the username TinkerF, and it’s available under a Creative Commons license. This means you can download it for free as long as you do not sell the printed parts.

Xometry, spending around $18 CAD (approximately $13 USD) for his order. He placed the order in November 2024, so while he can’t speak to the long-term durability of the adapters yet, he’s incredibly happy with the results so far.