|
Method of Payment... This website uses PayPal shopping cart system. They allow you to use MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Bank Account, Existing PayPal balance, E-Check and possibly other options. I also accept USPS Money Orders or US Cash (email info@headphile.com for those).
Can I cancel an order… Yes, but only if within 3 days of time of payment (for a full refund). After that, I will only issue a credit towards something else (except headphone deals page items), but absolutely no refund. I budget and buy materials, write a schedule, have kids, make a house payment and have bills just like you! Asking me to cancel after 3 days is like your boss cutting hours you were counting on. Thanks for understanding...
All Products are Art… Most all of my art has an alternate function, but I consider all purchases that of art. Whether you use a product as art or function is solely up to you. Like any art, only time will tell if it's value rises or falls.
Can I buy just woodies or pads... No, with exception to Sennheiser and K340 woodies. They can be purchased for self install and don't require cable purchase. Beyer pads are not for sale by themselves.
How long will an order take to build... See home page, should be easy to find there...
Mini plugs… I put straight mini plugs as standard. Right angle plugs are additional, ask if that's what you want to get.
Cable length, is it exactly the length specified… Cable length is determined first by the length of Teflon sleeving used as the dielectric for the solid wire. So in essence, most all interconnects will be slightly longer than length stated. Headphone cables are the same way, though aprox 3" or more will be in the headphone itself. Headphone cables are NOT measured from the splitter, but rather from the soldered driver lugs to plug contacts.
Do you recable K701, SA5000, AT, Ultrasone or cheaper cans in general… Not at this time.
Is wood going to look the same in person… Usually wood looks better in person. It is hard to capture both the color and especially something like figuring of the wood. Grain changes in light, color can too. Every board is somewhat different in some way, some lighter, some darker, some more grain, etc. I try to use the grain in the most artistic way I can and some wood I don't use at all. Occasionally wood will have a blemish, crack or flaw. I will make a judgment call and if I feel it's not acceptable, in the wood stove it will go. If I ship an order, it's been found to be acceptable art to me.
I got this cool wood, can I send it to you to use?!?… Not! Keep your wood to yourself please :-)
Are the pics of art products current… Not always, sometimes art products change before I can change pics. Since most items are hand built, they may vary in look, style or what I feel is an improvement at anytime at my discretion.
What is available that's not listed… Off the top of my head, Neutrik right angle minis, Neutrik 1/4", Neutrik HD-XLR (all are additional cost). I rarely sell parts, though may offer them to you if I see a WTB in forum (or may not)...
Do you give discounts… No, I don't discount. Quality of art would suffer, a natural response I'd say.
Sending headphones to headphile… I will give you my address if applicable, usually after payment by you. When sending headphones, DON'T send them in their original product box or foam (unless I'm buying them). Wrap them with bubble wrap or similar instead (then put in a regular box). A modded headphone may very well not fit back in it's original product box, so it's excess weight and hassle on my end. You can "time" their arrival to actual approx build date, if you like.
Will you work with other brands of cable or fix stock headphones… I will not modify, or use any cable other than headphile. I have no interest in fixing headphones unless modding, that's a job for the original manufacturer. There are some exceptions, Grado the most likely I will work with somewhat (I'll shorten a cable or termination). Minimum is $30 plus shipping. I will not mod a headphone that's been modded in anyway by someone other than me without prior consent.
Do you send take-off parts back to me… No, unless it's arranged before hand to send certain parts back, I do not send back unused take-off parts (screens, cables, etc). Parts value, however slight or large, are expected to remain with me as part of a purchase with no compensation other than the final product that was purchased. A shipping or other charge may apply for any parts that are returned by approved request from me.
Do you sell parts, especially Grado… No in a nutshell. If I decide to some even day that's odd, they will go on headphone deals page. Please don't email asking me if I sell parts! I buy some parts, so if you have some I'll listen...
How do I order a custom cable… Email me with what you're interested in getting and I'll give you your options and a quote if applicable (mostly connectors that aren't listed). I don't build cables longer than 2.0 meter anymore.
What method of shipping do you use… USPS Priority and USPS Global Express. Usually arrives in 2-3 days in USA, 3-7 days rest of the world. (I can't ship FedEx, UPS or other, but they do deliver to me). I reserve the right to not ship to some countries at my sole discretion, Italy, China and Hong Kong are some I no longer ship to. I have delivery confirmation numbers on file here, but only given when truly needed. I will email EMS tracking numbers when shipping (if applicable).
Previously modded headphones… by someone other than myself will almost always be rejected. There are exceptions, which must be approved by me before hand and may cost additional. I really don't want to deal with other peeps screw ups, which is almost always the case I've found.
Do you mod RS-1's (and RS-2's)… No, there is a risk of breaking their thin wood housings, I don't have spares.
Can I get help building something similar… Sorry, it took too long to figure out details of products to give out information about something I produce or other DIY help. I am not interested in giving DIY tips. I would ask politely that you don't copy or clone my products other than for your own personal use (but don't be posting details anywhere). Clones for sale or directions on how to build something I make will not be acceptable. Please respect this...
How do I care for wood… Products leave here with a coat of Carnauba wax as the final finish (Trewax or Meguiar's). You can use the same and buff as per directions. If you get scratches that won't wax out, you can use #0000 steel wool (and some common sense) over the area then wax and buff. Don't use or store wood products in sunlight as wood discoloration will result over time. Never use petroleum based products. Avoid cold to warm or hot temp changes, finish could craze or crack (some like this look actually). Let cold wood warm to room temp before opening a box for example.
Do questions bother you… Sometimes! If they are about cloning, DIY, something that could have been read easily on this site (or forum) or in extreme amounts. Subjective questions about how xxx sounds compared to stock or xxx simply can't be answered with any substance, so I won't. We all hear, describe and give different terminology (so best to sort that out in a forum). Please capitalize and sign your name on at least your first email… It will be my first impression of you! I'm a nice guy (really), easy going personality too… but over time you can only take so much and keep your sanity in tact, thus my bit of a rant here. Building art takes a certain mindset, one of calm and feeling good about what you're doing. Getting unwarranted email can foul the spirit and will wind up delaying everyone...
Who designs and builds headphile products… Me (Larry). Be original, don't copy my art please...
Can I phone you up… As much as I enjoy chatting, I just don't have the time… plain and simple. I will accept no calls unless I arrange them. No pick ups, meet ups or drop ins will be accepted, unless I invite you personally.
Can I take advantage of you… No, I won't honor a website mistake in pricing. I'm human and busy so please allow me to make an occasional mistake in pricing and fix it before you attempt to screw me :-) If you have "scripting" turned off on your browser, PayPal shopping cart won't work properly. Prices will default at their lowest and won't change with different, more expensive lengths etc. If an order like this comes in, I will cancel it along with an explanation of how to properly order. As stated elsewhere on the site, I reserve the right to cancel any order for any reason.
Something is wrong with my headphile art, should I take it apart… NOOOOOooo! Email me for figuring a solution, otherwise you're on very possibly on your own if you decide to tackle something yourself.
Thanks for reading FAQ… Really, you may have saved us both some valuable time :-) Cheers, Larry
|
|
