daniel521
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I haven't heard much about them, what can you tell me about them?
In past years, their cans have not been very well-regarded.
LOL, nope definitely not referring to the 70's stuff. That's way before my time (was but an infant then) and I haven't heard any of those models anyway so there's nothing for me to say either way.
Lol. Yeah I was just wondering what cans you meant, because I have a few Pioneer cans from the 70s which I love.
Interesting that you mention that. I had a chance to pick up an SE-30 at a yard sale a couple weeks back for $10. They were somewhat in a state of disrepair and would have required some mending (pads & recabling). As I didn't have access to Head-Fi atm for some quick impressions research, I passed. Did I miss out on anything great? And correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't they make an electrostatic cans at one point?
Of the white models, I only have the SE-50, which are the model that have tweeters. The SE-30 is the next 'step down' in that headphone line. For ten bucks, the SE-30 would've been a great deal IMO if they didn't need a lot of work. Obviously pads and such are hard to come by these days, so you'd either need to make them, buy another pair to use for parts, find them somewhere, or possibly repair the ones on there. As for stats, maybe you're referring to the SE-1000 or SE-100J models? They were electrostats I believe. I don't know much about them, but I'm on the lookout for a pair.
Also, I don't think you missed something great, per say. I think these paper cone models are probably an acquired taste really, I just happen to like the sound and find it very interesting to listen to. Now, if you saw Monitor 10s for that cheap, then maybe you did pass up something great, IMHO.
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Trying to find pads for a 35-year old model that might not have been crazy popular in the first place would be a challenge indeed. And since I sew about as good as I paint - which is to say that I could do it if I had to but it ain't pretty - would have been too much of an investment in time for me.
If I ever come across a pair of SE-1000 or SE-100J, I'll let you know. What would be a good price for them (just in case the opportunity is fleeting)?
I'm in that lo-fi/mid-fi stage right now where I'm trying out different sound signatures. As a result I'm open to a lot of stuff. So far, I like AKGs, Senns are okay, I like Pioneers (obviously), thinking about Grados, very curious about orthos, can't afford Denons/Beyers, and I'm spectacularly unimpressed with Beats. If I find another pair at a reasonable price that doesn't need so much work I'd give it a shot. I am eagerly awaiting the LA meet so that I have a chance to hear some really highly-praised cans.
Right, a Monitor 10 (that's what it was called). Why did I say R10? Maybe I was remembering 10R incorrectly... In any case, based on what I've read, if I ever saw a Monitor 10 for anything less than $50 (even in need of repair) I'd probably consider it an instabuy.
enough headphones
I haven't been here at Head-Fi very long, but I thought that was one of those commonly held misconceptions that we all leave that the door upon becoming members here?
Hey OP, if you don't come back soon we're gonna hijack this thread big time...
Lol. But yeah, you're right, because what did I do last week? Yep. Get a pair of K240. So much for 'enough headphones around'.