Which headphone to get if you don't need any headphones

[IAtaman]

Every week we get someone asking what is the best headphone to get under a certain budget, and and we try to understand what they are after, and help them as much as we can. What if someone comes and says I have a lot of headphones, I don't need any, but I want to get one anyway as a collectible, which headphone would you recommend and why? I am asking for a friend.

 

[fpitas]

My Audeze LCD-2s are very laid back, if that's your thing.

 

[IAtaman]

My Audeze LCD-2s are very laid back, if that's your thing.

Which version?

Don't have the LCD-2 but I have an LCD-X and I think everyone who is seriously into headphones should have an LCD indeed, either LCD-2 or LCD-X / XC.

 

[fpitas]

Which version?

Don't have the LCD-2 but I have an LCD-X and I think everyone who is seriously into headphones should have an LCD indeed, either LCD-2 or LCD-X / XC.

Sheesh, I got them a long time ago. Probably the original version.

 

[MCH]

As a collectible?
One that a favourite artist used + that looks super cool -> hang a picture of the artist with said artifact on his/her head -> let your friends wear it, only a few seconds.

 

[radix]

As a collectable....

 

[DVDdoug]

I don't need any, but I want to get one anyway as a collectible,

Maybe buy something that you like the appearance of, or something unique looking? Grado makes some wooden ones (expensive, and although some people love the sound they are generally NOT highly-rated for sound).

 

[Elitzur–Vaidman]

Every week we get someone asking what is the best headphone to get under a certain budget, and and we try to understand what they are after, and help them as much as we can. What if someone comes and says I have a lot of headphones, I don't need any, but I want to get one anyway as a collectible, which headphone would you recommend and why? I am asking for a friend.

Shockz OpenRun. Nobody needs to listen to music in the shower, but I've found bone-conduction headphones to be better than a speaker outside the shower.

 

[isostasy]

Pioneer SE-L40

 

[Timcognito]

Where is @mhardy6647 when we need him? Here's my contribution $30.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Koss-Pro4A-headphones-in-original-box-6248761c09d76082b15935ba

 

[mhardy6647]

Where is @mhardy6647 when we need him? Here's my contribution $30.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Koss-Pro4A-headphones-in-original-box-6248761c09d76082b15935ba

Speaking of which -- The Koss Pro 4 family of headphones puts me to mind of Uncle Fester.
They're kinda snug.

 

[Bwmr]

This is the review that made me purchase this headphone even though I do not need one.

From Amir: "If you are not into headphones but want to know what the fuss is about for no money, buy this $9 headphone and put in my EQ. If you don't fall off your chair with excitement and get your pants wet with drool, I will come over and cancel out your audiophile credentials myself!"

$9 Headphone Review: Sony MDR-ZX110

This is a review of Sony MDRZX110 to figure out if a US $9.99 headphone on Amazon including Prime shipping has good performance. There are over 45,000 reviews on Amazon averaging 4.5 stars saying it has that. But let's find out! I must say, as cheaply as the Sony is made, it doesn't look like...

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[Berwhale]

The OLLO S5X looks interesting and each pair comes with a unit specific calibration file (so no need to send them to Amir and drop your trouser in front of ASR )

S5X Spatial mixing

Ollo Audio S5X mixing headphones for immersive formats (e.g. Dolby Atmos, Sony 360) were designed and tuned in a way to help your mix translate between binaural and full speaker setup. Individual unit calibration is included with 1.3 edition. it pushed tolerances in frequency response to the...

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[Blumlein 88]

For collector high end phones, the original Stax Lambda and Koss ESP9 phones (both are electrostats). I've owned both. They'll even go well with old tube power amps for a vintage setup.

 

[Apesbrain]

AKG 702
Grado Hemp
Sennheiser 660

 

[mhardy6647]

This is the review that made me purchase this headphone even though I do not need one.

From Amir: "If you are not into headphones but want to know what the fuss is about for no money, buy this $9 headphone and put in my EQ. If you don't fall off your chair with excitement and get your pants wet with drool, I will come over and cancel out your audiophile credentials myself!"

$9 Headphone Review: Sony MDR-ZX110

This is a review of Sony MDRZX110 to figure out if a US $9.99 headphone on Amazon including Prime shipping has good performance. There are over 45,000 reviews on Amazon averaging 4.5 stars saying it has that. But let's find out! I must say, as cheaply as the Sony is made, it doesn't look like...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Funnily enough* -- I bought a pair, too, on the strength of that review.

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* and isn't funnily a funny word, funnily enough? Or in @pseudoid's case, funnelly enough.

 

[pseudoid]

I had a few (and expensive) Sennheiser and Sony headphones.
They were rarely used but stored properly to keep them away from environmental effects.
Unfortunately, those 1980s and 1990s models used some weird-*ss plastics that either deteriorated and/or got sticky.

 

[fpitas]

Where is @mhardy6647 when we need him? Here's my contribution $30.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Koss-Pro4A-headphones-in-original-box-6248761c09d76082b15935ba

Down from $100

 

[Robin L]

For collector high end phones, the original Stax Lambda and Koss ESP9 phones (both are electrostats). I've owned both. They'll even go well with old tube power amps for a vintage setup.

Better still, the Stax Lambda Pros with tube amp/energizer. I really don't care how these measure (I know their bass is a tad weak). But for space and detail, they're great.

 

[heraldo_jones]

The OLLO S5X looks interesting and each pair comes with a unit specific calibration file (so no need to send them to Amir and drop your trouser in front of ASR )

S5X Spatial mixing

Ollo Audio S5X mixing headphones for immersive formats (e.g. Dolby Atmos, Sony 360) were designed and tuned in a way to help your mix translate between binaural and full speaker setup. Individual unit calibration is included with 1.3 edition. it pushed tolerances in frequency response to the...

olloaudio.com

OLLO S5X Headphone Review

This is a review, listening test and measurements of the OLLO Audio S5X open back headphone. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $449. The S5X looks nice and differentiated. Comfort was very good. Alas, the sample I received had a pretty crushed left cup (on top) which made it harder...

www.audiosciencereview.com

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