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Yamaha HPH-200 - whose rebrands are these?

post #1 of 7
11/10/11 at 12:13pm
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I just got an email from Yamaha touting their two new headphones, the fullsize HPH-200 and the IEM EPH-100. Yamaha is very forthcoming in admitting that they don't make their own headphones, and that they're built with another company's assistance. In the past, it was obvious that their RH10MS headphones were just rebranded Ultrasone HFI-450's. What about these current models, any idea which brand and model they are, or are they custom?

 

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/headphones/hph-200_w/?mode=model

 

At first glance, I'm assuming that they're Grado, but the impedance is 48 Ohm. What do you guys say?

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post #2 of 7
11/10/11 at 2:36pm

What? Yamaha didn't design HPH-200? It's their first new headphone after 30 years, isn't it?

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post #3 of 7
11/10/11 at 2:50pm

The shape look similar to the JVC hp s560's. Imo. 

Very curious design. 

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post #4 of 7
11/15/11 at 1:41pm

I have the Yamahas. I believe they are based on the audio technica ath ep700. I've seen pics of the ep700 driver and they look very similar, if not identical. Their earpads look similar too. I have not directly compared the two headphones. The main differences appear to be the driver housing, headband, cable design (length, y-split, jack plug) and overall styling of course. Also, the yamahas came bubble wrapped inside an audio technica-like box with the slits on the back; very simple packaging, nothing fancy. The specs are also very similar.

 

ath-ep700 specs:

  • 40mm Driver Unit
  • Sensitivity: 103dB/mW
  • Frequency: 20-20,000Hz
  • Impedance: 47 ohms
  • Maximum input: 1000mW
  • 2m one side cord
  • Gold plated L-Type stereo mini plug with standard stereo adaptor
  • 140g in weight excluding the cord

 

hph-200 specs:

  Dynamic, open air
Driver Unit Φ40 mm (1-5/8”)
Impedance 48 ohms
Maximum Power 1,000 mw
Sound Pressure Level 98.5 dB ±3 dB
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Weight (without Cable) 180 g (6.35 oz)
Cable Length 1.2 m (47-1/4”); 2m extension also included
Connectors 3.5 mm (1/8)” L-type mini stereo, 6.3 mm (1/4”) stereo

 

 

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post #5 of 7
2/11/12 at 11:44am

Could you give a quick evaluation of these headphones?


Edited by Mr Vicarious - 2/11/12 at 11:48am
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post #6 of 7
2/11/12 at 11:48am
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Originally Posted by Rocksteady View Post

I have the Yamahas. I believe they are based on the audio technica ath ep700. I've seen pics of the ep700 driver and they look very similar, if not identical. Their earpads look similar too. I have not directly compared the two headphones. The main differences appear to be the driver housing, headband, cable design (length, y-split, jack plug) and overall styling of course. Also, the yamahas came bubble wrapped inside an audio technica-like box with the slits on the back; very simple packaging, nothing fancy. The specs are also very similar.

 

ath-ep700 specs:

  • 40mm Driver Unit
  • Sensitivity: 103dB/mW
  • Frequency: 20-20,000Hz
  • Impedance: 47 ohms
  • Maximum input: 1000mW
  • 2m one side cord
  • Gold plated L-Type stereo mini plug with standard stereo adaptor
  • 140g in weight excluding the cord

 

hph-200 specs:

  Dynamic, open air
Driver Unit Φ40 mm (1-5/8”)
Impedance 48 ohms
Maximum Power 1,000 mw
Sound Pressure Level 98.5 dB ±3 dB
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Weight (without Cable) 180 g (6.35 oz)
Cable Length 1.2 m (47-1/4”); 2m extension also included
Connectors 3.5 mm (1/8)” L-type mini stereo, 6.3 mm (1/4”) stereo

 

 



 

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post #7 of 7
4/11/12 at 6:47am
I bought a pair of these tonight and was just looking for some reviews. I think they sound extremely good.

I was planning on buying the Denon ADH-2000s but came across these in an identical demo setup.

After almost two hours comparing these, the Denon 2000 and 5000s, I think these are very close to the Denons in terms of detail. More bass than the 2000s, but still clean and well defined.

For half the price of the Denon 2000, I'm extremely happy with them.

P.S. First post on here. Apologies in advance if it's poorly written.

Aj
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