hard choice on vintage phones

[DonLuka]

Hi, 
 
Dont know if any1  would be able to help me... but there is a question. Im just after 3 [airs of vintage headphones 
 
Jecklin floats model 2
Jecklin Ergo model 2
and something else that is [size=small]AUDIOTECHNICA ATH-8 electret with its own amp [/size]
 
[size=small]obviously i have to chose one from them , and here is the question ... which one would be best sounding. I know that is porably more to do with personal preferances but if anyone had to deal with them above I would appr[/size]e[size=small]ciate any help or/and any suggestions [/size]
 
[size=small]Regards[/size]
[size=small]Luka[/size]

 

[biggbenn74]

Audio Technica just because of the name and it comes with its own amp. 
 
That's all I got. :/

 

[obobskivich]

Never heard of the ATs, know about the other from reputation - they're supposed to be fairly bass-light as far as cans go. Good staging though. But I've never laid eyes/hands on a pair. You're just looking to collect something old, or do you have a specific sound signature in mind?

 

[Dyaems]

after you pick one... are the other two for sale as well? maybe i can buy em... hehehe...

 

[nick n]

Those ATH-8's, the box that you see there is only an adapter box that you have to still hook up to the speaker terminals on an amp of your choice. It's basically a step-up transformer box for your speaker terminals on whatever amp you hook them up to.
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://20cheaddatebase.web.fc2.com/a-technica/ATH8.html&usg=ALkJrhiAvky66i3oTJYT0820mAvXfjq47g
 
These look like the frequency extends low and if my older AT-705 pair are anything to go by it's a no-brainer ( yep same specs as mine except the 8's go higher ) . A planar type of bass but no shortage on mine at all. Nice even frequency response as well. Not heard the Jecklins personally but I don't know if they could match the overall clarity and speed of the electrets. ( without a bunch of mods if even possible , I believe both Jecklins are dynamic type drivers.) I think even one of those might have a dual driver in each ear, not sure.
 
I'd go for the ATH-8's myself. Just my 2 cents.
 
BUT:
- You can't use the ATH-8's portable ( Would you use the Jecklins portable? )
-  make sure the seller says there is NO channel imbalance on either side ( different volume levels of output per side ) and that they aren't really faint sounding in general. There's no fixing either of that unless you replace the drivers.
--  AND you will need to hook them up to an amplifier/receiver that has speaker terminals. Good thing about that is you can run the speakers  also with the flip of a switch ( if you have speakers at all they hook up to the rear of the adapter box and you select to either power the speakers or the headphones from that box. Be sure to lower the volume before you do) Pretty sure this adapter also has the speaker outs like all the others. Yep sure does.
 
Hopefully the pads are in decent shape, but they may be easier to replace than the foam jecklins (?) maybe.
 
 
If you didn't like any of them after you would probably have no troubles selling any of them in the forums here after, assuming they are in reasonable shape.

 

[DonLuka]

Thanks for all your replies ! much appritiated
 
 
Well... in the best condition all over are the Ergo 2 , almost mint. No need to refoam or so
 
Yes about audio-technika ive heard some good things about them , true they need to be  conected to theire own box than to amp so not a protable at all , however none of the above really are. Cant imagine walking out in jeckilin's, looking like VADER! 
 
Unforunately the ATH-8's need some TLC , probably pads to be changed and there is that outer lining missing on one side , however i was assured by seller there is no imbalance and they sound "oh so f.....g good" but are just in poor condition tough . Hes just selling them as [size=small]getting scruffy and not used due to upgrade long time ago [/size]
 
[size=small]And btw not really lisning to bass heavy music [/size]
 
Mainly 
Andreas Vollenweider 
Hans Theessink 
Keiko Matsui etc etc 
 
 
[size=small]Regards [/size]
[size=x-small]Luka[/size]

 

[DonLuka]

Deal done!
 
 
Got the ATH-8 should arrive tomorrow if not than the day after . Cant w8 
 
Porbably will also get erog 2 ans pass on the floats model 2 as they need quiet a bit of work on them ( lose drivers and foams need replacing )
 
 
Thanks for all help i get and will update as soon as i hook them up

 

[biggbenn74]

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Deal done!
 
 
Got the ATH-8 should arrive tomorrow if not than the day after . Cant w8 
 
Porbably will also get erog 2 ans pass on the floats model 2 as they need quiet a bit of work on them ( lose drivers and foams need replacing )
 
 
Thanks for all help i get and will update as soon as i hook them up

Congratulations!

 

[nick n]

Looking forward to your impressions !
 
I am getting some Shure 550 pads in the next few days for a fellow head-fier who can't find them overseas, so when I do I can post some pictures ( with a ruler beside them ) They may be an option for replacement pads for you. Cheap enough. It will be important to try to keep the center pad opening the same as stock, and also the height of them too. That's only if you want to stick to stock sound.
 
Here's a link to them anyhow for a picture of what they look like
http://shop-us.shure.com/products/productdetail/HPAEC550+Replacement+Ear+Cushions/part_number=HPAEC550/5159.0.1.1.18062.102463.0.0.0?pp=12&

 

[DonLuka]

Thanks for your suggestion! Those looks brill 
 
So are them same size as the original one? If so i only wonder if they can deliver to UK