SOLD: Toshiba/Aurex HR-X1 black electret

SOLD

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This is a very rare electret headphone from Toshiba, it is the western version of their high end Aurex line from Japan. They are a special type of electret headphones called 'black electret'.

According to Spitzer from a similar model:
They have had their earpads materials replaced by hand-stitched genuine lambskin.
Very light and comfy too. Not to mention looks great.

Uniquely, unlike 99% of electrets out there, this has a convenient TRS adaptor, and can work out of the normal TRS amp's that you use for your dynamic cans. You can see this in the photo (this TRS adaptor is removable btw).

Sound: Firstly, this doesnt have big bass, so if you are after the blam hardcore bass sound, then this isnt for you. Now that thats out of the way, apart from bass amplitude, everything else about this headphone is pure class, its very fast, refined and detailed. Great timbre, seperation etc...
I mentioned the bass isnt big in amplitude, but the bass quality is very good, it conveys textures in the sound well (this will be down to the very thin and fast planar diaphragm).

Specs:
Type: Complementary Back Electret
Diaphram: 2.5 µm ( Aluminum Evaporated)
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Impedance: 600 ohm ( AMP Position ) , 8 ohm ( DECK Position )
Sensitivity: 101 dB / 3 V ( AMP Position ) , 99 dB / 0.15 V ( DECK Position )
Maximum Sound Pressure: 115 dB
Distortion: Less than 0.5 % ( 400 Hz )
Weight: 160 g ( Without Cord )


(nb: cord is straight, not curly)

I will accept paypal payment (preferably personal or gift payment to avoid fees). Throw me a good offer.

Thanks for looking.

I'v had a couple of enquires as to the price of these.
The only other set I have seen went for $250-ish in Japan last year.
I don't actually have a set price. And am willing to consider all offers. Whoever makes the best offer gets them.

Thanks.