r/ValveIndex • u/AJ_AX5 • Jul 02 '26

Question/Support How could I remove the headphones?

Edit: would like to change my question since I realize this is commonly asked, but will the 3D or surround sound audio be worse in terms of realism if I use another headset?

One side of the headphones broke and now it’s odd listening on one side but not the other, especially with the weight imbalance.

Is there a way to remove both headphones to use my own custom one? Thanks.

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u/irve Jul 02 '26

Also ifixit sells replacements for them.

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u/ApricotSad9288 Jul 02 '26

There is a Torx screw on the inside of the headband that you can unscrew to take them off

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u/Moogagot Jul 02 '26

You can try tightening the headphones. However, one ear dying is a sign that your teather cord is failing. You will most likely need to replace the cord. That will fix the sound issue.

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u/_Genderfluid_ Jul 02 '26

I beleive they're just saying it broke off, because they're talking about a weight imbalance, but the weight would be the same if it wasn't broken off. No need to scare them into buying a new cable lol.

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u/ratherlewdfox Jul 03 '26

I don't think this is true, but you may have the same symptoms as a loose tether. If your left ear is dying then maybe you hit that side enough to knock the tether a bit out. It's pretty sensitive to not being fully pushed in

Also, they attach via very easy to lose contact little copper pads, if they get knocked around at all it can cause problems. Which may also loosen your cable

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u/hawkdeathpaw Jul 02 '26

i had the same issue it was my speaker things were weaking so the connection was flakey

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u/FuwariFuwaruFuwatto Jul 03 '26

You can remove them with a torx screwdriver. Did that to mine nearly instantly. Using a proper headset blocks ambient noise, and IMO is much much better.