Headphone stand - suggestions needed!

[Marcins94]

Hello all!

I am an engineer and a big fan of perfect audio, especially on my headphones. Some time ago, I bought the AKG k612 headphones and I love them. Perfect and clean audio, very open scene and the design! Worth every $ I spent on it.
However, the one problem I found is that I am concerned about the headbands distortion, when not using it and hanging on headphone hanger.
That's why (as an engineer) I started thinking of the solution, how to store my k612 and be calm about headbands. I've made my headphone stand (so I don't need to hang k612) and I want to share it with the world.
However I would like to meet the premium look of the k612, it is quite challenging though! I am wondering about several aspects, so I created my own survey/research.
Could You please, as true Audiophiles, help me with this one, so I'll get rid off my dilemmas?
If you leave your email in the form (totally optional), I will send you a discount code once my headphone stand is available for sale!

https://forms.gle/CFve9wpMed6gt6YCA

PS. The survey should take no longer than 1 minute to complete!

 

[Berwhale]

The headband on my AKG K712Pro is very chilled...

*edit* And welcome to the forum!

 

[Marcins94]

Thank You for the photo. Love Yours stand Is Yours also selfmade?

 

[Martin]

I use this stand but I am concerned about earpad compression:

Martin

 

[Dreyfus]

I would only bother about pad compression when lateral pressure is being applied. Most stands are designed to avoid that by just holding the headband. If headband compression is your issue, use foam for cushioning on the top.

 

[Doodski]

I use this stand but I am concerned about earpad compression:
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Martin

Wowowow. I am concerned for your wires. I never wind mine around anything. Those corners are shear points.

 

[solderdude]

Modified it lightly... 2 Euros

 

[Doodski]

I use a bath towel to cushion mine when I lay them down. I use them whenever I sit at the desk and am strapped in many hours per day. No stand req'd.

 

[phrwn]

This is the best one I've tried - I'm surprised how good it is for $20. No issues with headphone or earpad compression with this.

 

[Doodski]

This is the best one I've tried - I'm surprised how good it is for $20. No issues with headphone or earpad compression with this.
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I can't make that for $20.00 Looks like excellent value.

 

[brachypelma44]

I just lay mine down on a 12 inch square throw pillow. Simple, cheap, looks nice enough, and it does the job.

I tried a couple of the upright stands, but what I found is that none of them really allow enough space for the plug coming out of the bottom of the earcups, so the wire gets kind of pinched against the ground at a sharp angle, which can't be good for it. While I could unplug the wire to avoid this issue, it's simply not practical for something I use constantly. I'm not plugging and unplugging my headsets daily, as it will eventually wear out the plug/hole.

 

[Berwhale]

Thank You for the photo. Love Yours stand Is Yours also selfmade?

Yes, it's an bit of old curtain pole. I haven't got around to painting it, but I have straightened it up since taking the photo. My HD 660s hand from a shelf above my monitor on one of these: Under Desk Headphone Hanger, 6amLifestyle Update Large: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

 

[Berwhale]

These little stick on cable organisers are just the right size to grip a 1/4" jack or three

 

[Boris Badinov]

This is what I used to use

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[Vini darko]

I use old surround speakers as stands currently.

 

[warpdrive]

I have this Woo Audio one which I paid around $60 at the time. I wanted something that was weighted heavily so it wouldn't topple over, since I don't want my heavy Focals to fall over. It's all metal and weighs 4 lbs so it's very stable. And the curve on the holder conforms to the curve of the headband. I know people say you can spend $10 and get the same function, but I view this as a buy it for life kind of thing.....it will outlast me so I don't mind buying a sturdy and nice looking one.

 

[LYDF]

My window handle works just fine: I won't be needing it anymore, since my monitor covers it.
As a plus, it's safe from my cat's paws.

 

[DawgSlaya]

I like the SilverStone EBA01.
You can't adjust the height like the Woo Audio one, but I've never needed that feature.
Plus I like the curved look.

 

[Blank Verse]

I have never thought headphone stands are a good idea for the exact same reason you are apprehensive. I have a nice padded box where the headphones sleep in a horizontal position, as we humans do. When you have a headphone out there on a stand you have other things to worry about also: dust and dirt, UV rays damaging the foam, etc.

 

[mugbot]

I always wanted one of these, but they don't ship to my country (or at least not cheaply!!!)
https://www.thomann.de/gb/rooms_audio_line_typ_fs_w_headphone_stand.htm

I ended up with one of these, it works well but isn't much to look at:
https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Wa...eywords=headphone+stand&qid=1623126904&sr=8-5