Philips X2HR Earcup Swivel Joint Replacement

Philips X2HR Headband Swivel Joint Replacement

Because These Headphones Deserve to Last!

The Philips Fidelio X2HR are amazing headphones—great sound, super comfortable, and built well… except for one weak point: this tiny swivel joint that connects the headband to the ear cup frame. Mine broke when the headphones took a fall, and I wasn’t ready to give them up. So, I designed this replacement swivel joint to bring them back to life!

Two Versions for Extra Strength

I've made two versions of this part:

1. With a hole – closer to the original design, but slightly weaker.
2. Without a hole – stronger and more durable.

💡 Tip:

• If you're concerned about strength, you can swap the part from the opposite side of the ear cup (the side without the cable) to use the solid version where it's most needed!
• You can also use tacky glue to secure the joint from the top, helping the headphones return to center. This will improve comfort and provide extra assurance that the joint stays in place.

The repair procedure

1. Start by removing the ear padding on the broken side. 
2. Unscrew the four screws holding the ear cup and driver.
3. There are tho options
   1. The Side with the cable is broken.
   2. Desolder the driver. -It maybe depends on the color. 🤷
   3. In step 4, 5, 6, 8 do it for both.
   4. Between 6 and 7 swap the original to the cable side and the printed one to the other side.
4. Remove glue from broken joint. -remember how it was glued
5. Carefully remove the clip.
6. Remove the broken joint.
7. Insert the printed one. -beaware of the o-ring
8. Glue as noted before
9. Screw on the screws and attach the ear padding

Printing Recommendations

I’ve also included FDM versions, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend FDM printing unless you really have to. This part is quite small, and SLA resin printing gives way better strength and detail.

Why This Part?

✅ Perfect fit for Philips X2HR
✅ Restores headband movement and comfort
✅ Stronger than the original (if printed in the right material)
✅ Easy to install – no modifications needed

If you love your X2HRs as much as I do, this should help keep them going for years to come. 🎧 🔧
 
Of course after uploading this model i found that someone already made one
Not sponzored 😅 https://www.printables.com/model/742128-philips-fidelio-x2hr-replacement-pin I love how he/she got around the cable problem by making a channel not a hole, because its going to be less difficult to print.
 

PS: This was my first time working with a resin 3D printer, and it didn't go as planned—the part got stuck to the resin vat. Thankfully, I had a friend help me remove it. 😅