[Prog Rock Man]

Got the Sony DR 5A headphones off ebay for £25. They are boxed and in mint condition, with only a slight crease in one of the pads which may come out with me wearing it.
 
       
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
They feel like I am wearing my AKG K702s with the huge pads. The headband is plastic over metal, but is surprisingly comfortable. Sound wise, well initial impressions are like the other 1970s headphones I have with a forward bright midrange. There is very good soundstage and a real sense of stereo listening.
 
They leak sound, but isolate me well from outside sound.
 
Overall, I am very pleased with this addition to my collection.

 

[Reputator]

Do they sound better than your other vintage phones?

 

[Prog Rock Man]

They certainly sound better than the DR-4C, far more open and detailed and to give a modern equivalent, they are on a par with the AKG K702s. As for the others, equal but different. I have not really had any of them for long enough to decide if I have a favourite or not.
 
The other issue I have noticed is that they are very sensitive. (They are 8 ohms, don't know about the SPL) I have my volume control at 8 o'clock, the lowest of any headphone I have, to get good volume out of them.

 

[desktophifi]

Prog rock man...are you a vintage headphones collectionist? I have seen your previous posts on vintage stuff. 

 

[ImitationOfLife]

Very cool. Let us know how they sound further after you have had some more time with them.

 

[E. Cavanaugh]

I guess they are new....they seem in perfect conditions...and solid built cans. 

 

[Mr.Sir]

Prog Rock Man, do you buy any vintage headphones you see that take your fancy, or are you particularly interested in certain models?

 

[gbacic]

I'm really liking those headphones, they look comfy.
 
And £25 headphones that match K702's? Sounds like a jackpot to me (if you like the AKG's).

 

[Crowe09]

I may be checking Ebay more often to make my vintage collection. I love these headphones! 

 

[Prog Rock Man]

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Prog rock man...are you a vintage headphones collectionist? I have seen your previous posts on vintage stuff. 

Yes, four pairs now.
 
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Very cool. Let us know how they sound further after you have had some more time with them.

 
Will do.

 
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I guess they are new....they seem in perfect conditions...and solid built cans. 

They smell a bit musty as if they have lived in a loft. Other than that I gave them a dust and even the plastic is shiny like new.
 
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Prog Rock Man, do you buy any vintage headphones you see that take your fancy, or are you particularly interested in certain models?

No I have a wish list now. There is a super thread on the forum post pictures of your vintage headphones and I got the bug from that.

 
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I'm really liking those headphones, they look comfy.
 
And £25 headphones that match K702's? Sounds like a jackpot to me (if you like the AKG's).

The size, fit and emphasis on midrange with a bass that is not deep enough for some certainly makes them an alternative. The K702s are more detailed, do better bass and are less shrill.
 
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I may be checking Ebay more often to make my vintage collection. I love these headphones! 

I love trawling through ebay looking at what is for sale. My ultimate are the three Bang and Olufsen headphones, the U70, Form 1 and 2. But I decided to wait till I have the money and get the rare boxed and very good condition ones. They go for £80 to £150. If you stick to Japanese makes you can find boxed ones from £10 to £50. I do not know why, but vintage AKGs and Koss never seem to have their boxes.
 
I looked for a couple of months and then these and my Panasonic EAH 500s can up within a day of each other. It is just your luck, but worth the wait.

 

[Deep Funk]

Interesting, I think I will skip the Sony DR 5A. The Yamaha HP1 just made my day. 
 
If you count the AKG K240 DF as vintage I have five vintage headphones. It is too bad good information on the previous generations of headphones is so scarce. 
 
Prog Rock Man, congratulations with the Sony... 

 

[Deep Funk]

Today I received the DR 5A. I gave it a listen and I liked it.

 

[ourfpshero]

i got a pair in near perfect condition last week and have decided these are really cool

 

[ProcessJunkie]

Nice find.

 

[ramzes235]

really nice looking headphones