[Gluegun]

Long time no see!

Anyway, I was StumblingUpon the internet, and I found a steampunk headphone mod... and it occurred to me... maybe I should talk about that sort of thing here? Does anyone want to help brainstorm about Steampunk headphone modifications? What would they look like? how would you go about making one? steampunk amp modifications? The possibilities are endless!

 

[BrookR1]

I saw a pair of headphones on engadget that were steampunk modded. They used the aluminum housings of a pair of headphones made in the 40s and replaced the drivers with a set of current Sonys. They looked very cool.

Old gear gets steampunky new life with "Ambience Enhancer" - Engadget

 

[nylan8301]

I think you could just do some slight cosmetic mods to some grado cans and I would think that would be well enough...perhaps add some kind of flip-down monocle or add antennas on the adjustable bars holding the drivers to the headband...

...then again, I'm REALLY not into steampunk...

Nylan

EDIT: Glowing tube amps already look steampunk-ish.

 

[goober-george]

Wow, I've never heard of this hobby or concept before, its very interesting.. But if you steampunk modded a headphone I imagine it'd be really heavy. Heres some cool images and designs steampunk - Gizmodo

 

[appophylite]

Quote:

Originally Posted by goober-george /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow, I've never heard of this hobby or concept before, its very interesting.. But if you steampunk modded a headphone I imagine it'd be really heavy. Heres some cool images and designs steampunk - Gizmodo

It wouldn't have to be that heavy... Like nylan8301 said, the Grado SR60 lends itself to being steampunked rather easily and would probably still be rather light.

 

[catscratch]

God damn, that's the coolest thing I've seen in a while. Incredible... I'm always a sucker for things with retro styling yet modern tech (i.e. I go nuts over cars like the Morgan Aero 8) so this is right up my alley.

 

[goober-george]

what would be awesome is if you can combine style with better functions, like increased soundstage, or more comfort.

 

[Gluegun]

So does anyone have any ideas for this topic?

 

[goober-george]

an old school compass on one side of the headphone would look interesting.

 

[TheManWith1000Headphones]

Bought some Sansui SH-15 headphones not to long ago 2nd hand and was struck by their steampunkishness. Was thinkin' of modding them to make them even more steampunkish. Will post a pic, ifin that's possible of this 'ere four-um.

Yeah-ha! Yes, I have bin drinkin'

 

[TheManWith1000Headphones]

Okay, here are the pics of the Sansui SH-15 headphones. If anybody knows anything about these headphones, especially when they were made, I would love to hear about it. My estimation is 1970's, but these headphones have some unique features, such as cloth covered cord and the split apart headband, for increased stability (works a treat).

Oh, and they sound good, as well as oozing being somewhat steampunkish. The first mod that comes to mind is to replace the foam padding with leather.

Tell me what you think.

 

[vcuauhtemoc]

Right now I have an idea of replacing the outside shells of the speakers on a pair of lowrider skullcandies w/ one of these:
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but taking out the face of the gauge and putting some brass cogs in it and maybe spraypainting the metal for a bronze color. Now I'm just trying to think of a way to use that nozzle on the top to attach some sort of steampunkish headband.

 

[Emooze]

Sennheiser HD 1000 Charleston:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs...leston-181989/

Now add brown leather or wood.

 

[DefectiveAudioComponent]

Steampunk cans is a great idea. Do you have some ideas of your own to start out with?

 

[.coco]

I have always felt that the sr325i (gold) with the ALO copper cable looks pretty steam punk, and is still acceptable looking to wear outside!