Vintage Headphones
Dec 14, 2009 at 5:47 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 33
Deep Funk

Deep Funk

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Hi,

in my hunt for my new set of headphones I came across de Pioneer Monitor 10, the Pioneer SE-305 and the Sony DR-S5.

I'd really like to know if some of these 'vintage headphones' are still useable and if so any good for laptops and mp3-players. These oldies are well priced and have something attractive. I dig old music, I guess I also dig old stuff.

Deep Funk
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Dec 14, 2009 at 5:50 PM Post #2 of 33
Search the forums. I think at least two of them have had things posted about them.

The pioneer Monitor 10 is a well regarded headphone (depending on the exact model)
 
Dec 14, 2009 at 9:39 PM Post #3 of 33
Dec 15, 2009 at 12:12 AM Post #7 of 33
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Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Yep, the Pioneer Monitor 10 are classic studio, and very unique headphones.


Yes.. Another headphone I need to get.. Behind the DT880 S/DT48S 25ohm/DT48 200/Some Studio Fostex, sensui.. So many hidden studio gems that go un noticed..
 
Dec 15, 2009 at 12:19 AM Post #9 of 33
i took apart my vintage pair of pioneer monitor 10s..tore out the driver assembly and everything..hopefully i'll get around to installing a T50Rp driver in it soon or may end up using it as a foster can for a closed yamaha ortho.
 
Dec 15, 2009 at 12:29 AM Post #11 of 33
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Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
It's not more propitiate to use the T-50rp drivers for an open design?


Nope..the closed design works just great..
 
Dec 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM Post #13 of 33
I love my SE-2P's.. Very nice looking chrome cans, but I love their rolled off, mellow sound.. Still has bass when needed, but otherwise doesn't try and deaf me with subsonic bass.
 
Dec 15, 2009 at 1:31 AM Post #14 of 33
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Nope..the closed design works just great..


What will be the cost for the T-50Rp drivers? They are great drivers and very natural, just a bit dark for me.
 
Dec 15, 2009 at 1:54 AM Post #15 of 33
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Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
What will be the cost for the T-50Rp drivers? They are great drivers and very natural, just a bit dark for me.


They are anything but dark when installed in custom closed wooden enclosures and damped right.

Basically you buy a new T50RP and just use the drivers from it. So about 59$ - 69$ shipped for a pair.
 
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