The True Giant Killer: A Value Comparison
Pros: Astounding Sound Quality, Comfortable, Can be had for cheap, Durable
Cons: Condition varies with such an old headphone, Not portable, Design won't win any fashion awards
Getting Your Stuff This headphone is the true giant killer if it is obtained with an SRD-6/7 transformer box. Keep in mind that you will need at least 10 watts of power (>15 recommended) from a speaker amp to adequately power these things. Vintage amps are wonderful. If you don't have one, consider getting a TA2021 class-T amplifier which can be had for as little as $40 on Ebay. Amazingly, that combo sounds glorious and doesn't leave one wanting. If you can get the complete setup for under or around $400, you are partaking in one of greatest values that exists in the audio world. It is also a stellar first visit to the world of electrostatic technology. Â The Sound This...
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