[zabzaf]

I just saw on Alex Rosson's Instagram account a blurry photo of a rack of headphones. They look like an Audeze-inspired design but I'm assuming these are a first look at the the upcoming Shinola Headphones.

Audeze-Shinola partnership similar to the VPI-Shinola relationship? Looking forward to seeing these beauties...

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

They do look like LCDs

 

[Matro5]

very curious to see what they're working on

 

[ToroFiestaSol]

I'm very curious, I hope it's cheaper, lighter and better sounding than LCD-2

 

[zabzaf]

I'm very curious, I hope it's cheaper, lighter and better sounding than LCD-2

I'm guessing, based on the direction of the Runwell turntable, it will be more LCD-3 at its core and probably lighter. Cheaper...I doubt it. Have you visited a Shinola store?

 

[ToroFiestaSol]

I'm guessing, based on the direction of the Runwell turntable, it will be more LCD-3 at its core and probably lighter. Cheaper...I doubt it. Have you visited a Shinola store?

Okay sir, just did a quick search about Shinola and the turntable...expensive stuff no doubt about it.
I hope it is an improvement over LCD-2 or LCD-3 and lighter...let's see how it turns out

 

[zabzaf]

Okay sir, just did a quick search about Shinola and the turntable...expensive stuff no doubt about it.
I hope it is an improvement over LCD-2 or LCD-3 and lighter...let's see how it turns out

I own LCD-3s and love them. They are a bit unwieldy because of the weight but they really don't bother me. I'm guessing the average Shinola buyer would not want Headphones that weigh that much. I'm guessing a more efficient LCD-3 variant that's lighter. Probably featuring a different headband. I suppose we'll see!

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

I love everything about my past LCD except its weight. A lighter version of LCD is definitely a keep

 

[CANiSLAYu]

"Also in the works are headphones, Rosson's bread and butter. The Canfield line is expected to be available by the end of the year, Rosson said, and at $1,000 a pair he expects them to be the main revenue driver for the division. "Jewelry for the ear," he called them."

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/articl...-into-audio-with-turntables-and-headphones-on

 

[zabzaf]

Gave the Canfield Over Ears a test drive today at the Shinola flagship store in Detroit. You can read all about them on their website but I found the construction superb with these ‘phones having some heft to them. I found the sound signature to be on the warmer, more consumer-friendly side of neutral. I snapped this pic of the table with the headphones for sale.

Of note, the Canfield headphones are dynamic transducers. I could have sworn the dude working the audio area said there are going to be some “pro” headphones coming out that are planars but I was only half listening. Either way, these remind me of my Sennheiser Momentums with respect to their sound signature and styling.

 

[ruthieandjohn]

Great that Shinola has come out with some headphones. I love their local flavor (their products are mainly manufactured in Detroit, and the “Canfield” brand is from a street in Detroit) and high-quality atmosphere of their stores and products, which include bicycles, leather bags, watches, and now, audio gear.

But I see nothing on head-fi other than the post above on the headphones themselves, and they have been out for over two months. Wonder why?

 

[zabzaf]

I have them a good listen and they’re very nice for a closed-back. Alex Rosson of Audeze designed them so the pedigree is there. I think I’m going to pick up a pair this weekend. I’ll post impressions.

 

[ruthieandjohn]

Great, zabzaf. Are all models closed? I thought one was open, though not sure which one. Thanks!

 

[420204]

Headfonia published the review of the Canfield Over Ear today:

https://www.headfonia.com/review-shinola-canfield-over-ear/

 

[ruthieandjohn]

Great to see Shinola headphones finally making their way into the reviewing stream!