[UpWaiting]

I just want to know whats the difference between dynamic headphones and orthodynamic headphones? And which one has the expect of better performance. 
Thanks  

 

[tzjin]

Good read. http://headfonics.com/2011/05/dynamic-vs-orthodynamic-vs-electrostatic-which-is-which/
 
On average, electrostats and orthodynamics are better, but mostly because there aren't really any cheap ones. For example, the HE-400, which is probably the cheapest orthodynamic on the market right now costs around $400, while the cheapest dynamic costs about $0.50.
 
They are different technologies with different strengths. I think electrostats are the preferred type for Summit-fi, but between ortho's and dynamics, there's no clear winner. It depends on your preferences.
 
 
 
I'm personally an Ortho fan though.
 
EDIT: The T50RP is most likely the cheapest modern ortho at $75.

 

[UpWaiting]

Awesome thanks

 

[viveksaikia22]

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Good read. http://headfonics.com/2011/05/dynamic-vs-orthodynamic-vs-electrostatic-which-is-which/
 
On average, electrostats and orthodynamics are better, but mostly because there aren't really any cheap ones. For example, the HE-400, which is probably the cheapest orthodynamic on the market right now costs around $400, while the cheapest dynamic costs about $0.50.
 
They are different technologies with different strengths. I think electrostats are the preferred type for Summit-fi, but between ortho's and dynamics, there's no clear winner. It depends on your preferences.
 
 
 
I'm personally an Ortho fan though.

Just a correction, Fostex T50RPs are the cheapest orthodynamic headphones still in circulation.

 

[Happy Camper]

This site used to have stickies that had a wealth of knowledge for the novice like the links provided. Good read.

 

[nick n]

http://wiki.faust3d.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

 

[tzjin]

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Just a correction, Fostex T50RPs are the cheapest orthodynamic headphones still in circulation.

I can't believe I missed that.

 

[hakushondaimao]

  Good read. http://headfonics.com/2011/05/dynamic-vs-orthodynamic-vs-electrostatic-which-is-which/
 
On average, electrostats and orthodynamics are better, but mostly because there aren't really any cheap ones. For example, the HE-400, which is probably the cheapest orthodynamic on the market right now costs around $400, while the cheapest dynamic costs about $0.50.
 
They are different technologies with different strengths. I think electrostats are the preferred type for Summit-fi, but between ortho's and dynamics, there's no clear winner. It depends on your preferences.
 
 
 
I'm personally an Ortho fan though.
 
EDIT: The T50RP is most likely the cheapest modern ortho at $75.

Just read the Headfonics page before coming to this thread. Amazing what can be learnt in 15 minutes.