[MDR30]

Beautiful DT48s, lauri.hoefs. Maybe these pics belong in the DT48 thread? More please!
 
Here's my contribution:
 

 
By SV, June 1969?

 

[nickchen]

Sansui SS-L55 - with K414 velours
 

 

[MDR30]

Beyer DT480
 

 

 

[joelpearce]

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Beyer DT480
 

 
 

Interesting... that headband looks completely different than mine.
 
If I can make a suggestion, find yourself a pair of DT100 pads and get them on there.  They fit perfectly, and you'll be stunned by the difference in sound quality.
 

 

[monoethylene]

Beyerdynamic DT 990 600 Ohm
 

 
Beyerdynamic DT 880 600 Ohm
 

 

[raindog1975]

As vintage as they get: circa 1940's 2000ohm ( each ) headphones - made in France , it says Pival on the headband(s) . Got them at the flea-market , cleaned them , re-cabled ( I kept the original plug ) I still use them on my crystal radios .

 

[MDR30]

The box. Note the instruments that the Beyer DT480 is particularly suited for: violin, clarinet, trumpet and saxophone.
 

 
The AD certainly was aiming for excellence and class - red velvet and diamonds in hazy light.
And for those who might miss the subtle message, spell it out on the inside of the box:
 

 

[nickchen]

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As vintage as they get: circa 1940's 2000ohm ( each ) headphones - made in France.

Rather heavy or rather lightweight? Those headbands for a metal Grado or alike would be quite a looker...
 
 

 

[rhythmdevils]

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Rather heavy or rather lightweight? Those headbands for a metal Grado or alike would be quite a looker...
 
 

I agree!  I was looking for a pair of old phones like this to make a custom Fostex enclosure before I got ahold of a grado headband assembly.  But all that metal and screws would look great.  And I bet the dual headband is comfy as well. 
 

 

[Ishcabible]

Anyone else have a pair of these? 

I've been lusting for a pair (the technical geek in me. Supposedly the sound adjustment is mechanical and I must know how that works) for the better part of 2 years and finally got a near mint one.

 

[MiguelATF]

This is a GREAT thread!  Am traveling right now so can't post a picture of my Sansui SS-20's which I bought back in the 70's and are still in fine shape - great cans, built like a tank, separate volume and bass/treble wheel controls on the outside of each can, heavy but surprisingly comfortable once you put them on....with surprisingly clean sound.  Not punchy or powerful or aggressive - but nicely rounded.  Also had a pair of Pioneer se-305's which were positively tiny compared to the SS-20's though they weren't exactly small, ridiculously comfortable cans to wear for long periods of time, I made the mistake of loaning them to a good friend once and....well....never saw them again.  But....GREAT THREAD!

 

[MDR30]

 
Sennheiser HD414, introduced in 1968. 2000 ohms, unbelievable transient response.

 

[MDR30]

 
AKG K50, 1959 vintage. "World’s first supra-aural, open-back, lightweight headphones." (AKG web site)

 

[scompton]

How do they sound?

 

[MDR30]

Mostly midrange, but if you press the cups (discs) to the ear bass appears. Sealing pads would probably bring out all its inherent qualities, but I prefer to leave it as it is. It's an old man...