Headphone longevity

[Wait033]

Which headphones have you had for a really long time and still remain in a good condition? Also feel free to post any tips on how you managed to keep them so!

 

[texx2818]

I have a pair of OG Momentum Sennheiser headphones from...2010 I think? In pristine condition. Just kept them in the case.

 

[Obizzz]

My Sennheiser HD600 from 2004.

I’m generally pretty careful with my stuff and try to store them in a manner so that they don’t fall down etc.

I’ve obviously changed the pads and headbands when needed.

 

[HWB3]

I have a pair of AKG K 240's from 1989. Still in good shape. They rarely get used but I still have them.

 

[jonathan c]

Nary a headphone stand in sight….when headphones are not in use, they are in their cases….

 

[bozebuttons]

The oldest headphone I still have is a Grado Sr60 I bought in 1995 it came with mini flats followed by Grado RS1 with wooden box bought 3 months later.Both still are in excellent Condition Still in original boxes they came in.

 

[Wait033]

Do the jacks of the cables/ the connectors on the headphones get damaged over time each time they are connected and disconnected or is it an irrelevant parameter?

 

[HWB3]

I would think that they are designed to hold up for a certain extent over time. But time takes its toll on everything.

 

[DenverW]

Nary a headphone stand in sight….when headphones are not in use, they are in their cases….

Are you taking the cables off to put them away? I’m worried about overusing the jacks if I remove them or having the connectors hit the cups if I leave them..

 

[Wait033]

Are you taking the cables off to put them away? I’m worried about overusing the jacks if I remove them or having the connectors hit the cups if I leave them..

Same with me. I'm also a bit paranoid about the connectors on the amp.

 

[ibanez76]

I have a pair of OG Momentum Sennheiser headphones from...2010 I think? In pristine condition. Just kept them in the case.

Wow that is about 13 years. I can trust you with my things LOL

 

[texx2818]

Wow that is about 13 years. I can trust you with my things LOL

They were my college friends. Haha.

 

[FlyingFungus]

I still have a pair of AKG K240 MKII I got in 2005 I think. They still work.

 

[jonathan c]

Are you taking the cables off to put them away? I’m worried about overusing the jacks if I remove them or having the connectors hit the cups if I leave them..

I take the cables off….separately stored. I am not worried about inserting / removing cables from earcups….care / easy does it….