[ryder78]

Looks like this thread is still running. I just recently sold the JVC HA-S680 dirt cheap ($2) since the earpads and outer layer of the headband had decayed. I rarely use the headphones and had it in the closet most of the time. Just earlier this year when I was doing some spring cleaning, I accidentally stumbled on this JVC headphones inside a box and to my horror the eadpads and headband had decayed. I cleaned the headphones and put it up for sale at a giveaway price.

I was wondering if there's any decent headphones where the earpads and headband are more durable and won't deteriorate to a pathetic state within 1 to 2 years even when it's rarely used.

 

[raccoon city]

@ryder78:
I don't know the answer to your question, but it might help to cross post in this thread if you're looking for something reasonably priced:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-on-or-over-ear-headphones.822184/

 

[ryder78]

@ryder78:
I don't know the answer to your question, but it might help to cross post in this thread if you're looking for something reasonably priced:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-on-or-over-ear-headphones.822184/

Thanks for that. I have just briefly skimmed through the responses in the thread but will read through it in detail when I have more time. I still own a pair of headphones (Takstar Pro 82) and similarly it's rarely used as it stays in the box 99% of the time. The last time I checked, the ear pads are still holding up, fortunately. Perhaps I'll check on it again later.

 

[BenF]

Thanks for that. I have just briefly skimmed through the responses in the thread but will read through it in detail when I have more time. I still own a pair of headphones (Takstar Pro 82) and similarly it's rarely used as it stays in the box 99% of the time. The last time I checked, the ear pads are still holding up, fortunately. Perhaps I'll check on it again later.

My daily driver is Pro 82 from 2017 - 4 years later, the original pads are as good as new.
You just have to clean them properly once in a while - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/tak...ns-and-discussion-thread.849965/post-16243542

 

[dakanao]

I’m gonna take my pair out of the burn-in drawer on Monday. It should have over 250 hours by then.

After I let them burn-in for 3 days, they became too bright for me. I definitely prefer the highs of the S400, they are more laidback yet still clear.

 

[mochill]

I'm still interested if anyone wants to sell me one

 

[ryder78]

I'm still interested if anyone wants to sell me one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-Victor...ic-Headphone-gift-new-NIB-japan-/171248543065

Running low in stock and only white available. I previously bought from this seller who is based in Japan.

 

[mochill]

When did you buy from him?

 

[ryder78]

When did you buy from him?

I just checked. I didn't buy the S680 from him. I bought the S500 from him. I bought the S680 from another seller on eBay.

 

[irv003]

lucky i got it

 

[dakanao]

lucky i got it

Congrats. I liked them before burn-in and with mods, but disliked them after burn-in. They became too bright after burn-in.

 

[raccoon city]

lucky i got it

Wow!
Where did you get it and how much was it?
(If you don't mind me asking.)

 

[irv003]

Wow!
Where did you get it and how much was it?
(If you don't mind me asking.)

imported it from asia

 

[irv003]

enjoying s680 with oriolus 1795

 

[BenF]

enjoying s680 with oriolus 1795

Those look brand new - where did you get them?