oicdn
Headphoneus Supremus
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How are these? Worth snagging up? What're they worth?
Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wouldn't buy a set for much more then 150-180$ but it does depend on what type of SR-5 they are. There were a total of 4 versions. |
Originally Posted by facelvega /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm not sure what the fourth variant would be. Spritzer? |
Originally Posted by billinkansas /img/forum/go_quote.gif The SR-5 is an older model that came out in the mid 1970's. They are very non-fatiguing and sweet sounding with a pretty good soundstage, very nice mids. rolled off in the bass and very high treble. The sound is a little colored compared to the SRX-MKIII, but I find them more enjoyable and musical. I listen to mine a lot. They are especially good with piano and string music, decent with vocals. They are not for someone who wants booming bass. There is a pair on Ebay right now-expires in a few hours. They have a cracked swivel mount, so their value is somewhat diminished. They probably work ok. New pads are available for AudioCubesII. Hope this helps. Good luck! |
Originally Posted by oicdn /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yup, the guy lives down the road from me, so I could actually pick them up myself. I had no idea what the value was, but Iw as thinkin of picking them up... I was just wondering what the value is, and how they sounded and if they're worth a listen. I want to give stats a try, but didn't know where to start.... |
Originally Posted by facelvega /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ah, yes, the NB, how could I forget. |
Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif There were two versions of the N and NB. The earlier one used cloth covered cables but in 1985(?) the switch was made to the better ribbon cable. It fixes some issues all the cloth covered cables had such as slight sibilance and a shut in soundstage. |
Originally Posted by facelvega /img/forum/go_quote.gif The cloth-covered cables may not sound as good, but I love the way they look. They remind me of the cord on my mom's old steel-bodied steam iron. Purposeful, old school. |
Dang, fired up the SR5s today on my day off and couldn't take them off! So addictive! Cheers!