Concept High End Environmentally Friendly Headphones

[morgandarien]

[size=medium]I wanted to get some feedback from true audiophiles on the design of these headphones.  We are still working on the specs.  These are the Ashcraft Aria Headphones.  They were designed by Ashcraft Design.  With over 25 years of product design and audio experience, Ashcraft Design (a product design firm located in the Los Angeles area) has been designing high end audio equipment for companies such as Harmon Kardon and JBL.  Ashcraft Design took the extensive experience they have in designing audio equipment and looked into creating a pair of high end headphones dedicated toward the audiophile with an eye towards using environmentally friendly materials. [/size]
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The Ashcraft Aria headphones are a combination of recycled materials and advanced audio technology. The headband is wrapped in wood recycled from acoustic guitars of musicians located around the world, the satin spun finished earcups are made from reclaimed aluminum.  The leather surrounding the earcups and the quilted leather lining the underside of the headband are reclaimed from bags, jackets and other articles of clothing from musicians located around the world.  The leather is reworked and conditioned to provide a soft and extremely comfortable fit for the user’s ears.  This allows for ambient noises to be blocked out while retaining a clear, crisp sound from the music within.  The Aria headphones houses 40 millimeter titanium-plated drivers tuned to deliver extreme clarity in highs and lows, enhancing yet maintaining the purity of the musicians true intention.  www.ashcraftdesign.com    
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[burnliff]

Hate your website, no feedback from me

 

[Ishcabible]

They look really cool and minimalistic, while looking artsy at the same time. I like. Would you consider sending some samples to a few of us (including me xD)? Look way better than Fanny Wangs...

I'll look at your website tomorrow. It won't work on my phone.

 

[dub Beatz]

To be honest, I really like the way these looks. My only gripe would be that they strike me as a tad bit feminine. Maybe if there was a black alternative, then again I don't know how well that would mesh with the wood. Regardless, I like that they're meant to be environmentally friendly. Also, now that I think about it, when wearing the headphones the white won't be as visible, so they'll just look like a pair of modern, sleek and elegant headphones. I like the simplicity. Don't pollute it with logos, haha. I'll be interested in hearing reviews about these.

 

[IPodPJ]

I think the earcups look like iPod earbuds.

 

[eriktheg]

My view on this is leaning more towards the feminine crowd.
Maybe their should be some sort of darker version ( both versions will be sold?) with darker wood and different color padding?

 

[wind016]

Very nice! maybe the cups could have a bit more design.

 

[morgandarien]

Thanks for the feedback.  I can see your points about it being feminine.  Black leather would be something interesting to look at.

 

[dub Beatz]

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Thanks for the feedback.  I can see your points about it being feminine.  Black leather would be something interesting to look at.

I did point out it looked feminine, however when it's actually on the wearer's head you can't see the white leather, and it really doesn't look feminine anymore. 

 

[JadeEast]

Here is my feedback. The model looks like a poor design. Three issues that I see. No visible way to adjust for different sized heads. Ear-cups and pads look too small for comfortable. It's a single sided cable, double sided detachable cables are needed, especially if it's going to be touted as environmentally friendly. Enabling the cables to be user replaced could lengthen the life of the headphone. 
 
I'm doubtful of the proposition for the recycling of old leather from musicians being both scalable and something that consumers will like. Beyond that the questions would remain in obtaining a constant quality of the performance between the various recycled materials. I think the idea needs both more research and thinking.

 

[JamesMcProgger]

hope they stay truth to the concept and dont pollute with their sound 

 
wish you success.

 

[Mkubota1]

Nice.  I'm guessing that they would be adjustable by moving the earcups up and down the headband.  A removable (and replaceable) cable would be good.  Nothing is more wasteful than tossing a good set of cans because the cable got damaged.
 
These are nice looking and I'm sure the looks will appeal to quite a few here.  However with this crowd the sound quality will matter much more.