Headphones
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Most headphone amplifiers use standard IC Opamps in their designs. Such opamps are very cheap and easy to apply, however they are inferior. This is because they are not tailored for a particular audio circuitry, and they contain many low quality and unnecessary components which degrade audio signals. Thus Burson developed the HA-160 headphone amplifier. Instead of using standard IC opamps on the signal path, they designed tailor-made circuitry using high quality discrete components enabling them to reduce components on the signal path to optimise its operation. It offered higher resolution and superior dynamics to any IC based design, and yet presented a mid range intonation that many thought only possible from top-tier tube amps. The HA-160 input stage is able to achieve ideal operational levels with only 32 carefully selected and matched discrete components. By reducing the number of components on the signal path, more micro details were able to get through. The result is a higher definition and more organic sound compared to any IC chip based design. |
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Firestone Audio’s new FR-H001 Headphone Stand is the perfect way to display and look after your headphones when not in use.
It features a high quality solid steel frame with aluminium cross members and as such it has enough weight to carry all but the heaviest of headphones. |
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Marrying a gorgeous sounding tube pre-amp with solid-state amplification has been a technique for achieving unequaled sound quality in hi-end component audio since the advent of the transistor. While kicking around ideas for a new headphone amp Music Hall thought, why not try this same technique in a single component? They built one up and were blown away by the increased detail, clarity, and presence the design offered. The tube hybrid headphone amp was born! Hand assembled using the highest quality parts available the Music Hall ph25.2 will have you singing along with your favorite artists. | |
| If anything of the legendary beyerdynamic DT 880 could have been improved, it has been realized with this version. This premium headphone combines the strengths of open and closed headphones. The complete sound spectrum is reproduced in detail from the deepest sub bass to the highest highs. This semi-open, dynamic headphone is also manufactured in Germany. |
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Made in Germany from a single piece of wood, steam-molded then coated with clear matte lacquer, the Sieveking Omega stand is built to last. Unlike painted or glossy stands which need constant cleaning to preserve their appearance, the Omega’s soft lacquer finish will look great year after year. To keep the Omega’s safe during transportation or when they’re not being used, SVS includes a pouch of ultra-soft undyed flannel which can also be used to cover the stand and headphones, protecting them from light and dust. |
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The TEAC HA-501 is a fully analog, dual monaural headphone amplifier with elegance. The Class-A amplifier delivers superior sound quality encased in a rugged but compact design, achieving a remarkable 1,400mW output power per channel at 32 ohms impedance. The device delivers not only enough power to drive standard headphones with an impedance range from 80 to 250 ohms, but also high-class 600 ohms hi-fi headphones. In order to eliminate interference between the left and right channels, each channel was designed individually and arranged with separate op-amp chip sets, with selectable damping factor for proper matching of headphone impedance. |
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The Bowers and Wilkins P3 combines pristine audio performance with maximum wearability. These slimline headphones fit lightly and snugly on your head, and fold up to stow away in your pocket or their own hard-shell carry case. And they produce a remarkably natural, detailed sound on the move, thanks to some major technological innovations that reduce distortion to a minimum. Drive units have been designed from the ground up to give the best possible sound from a small set of headphones. We’ve repositioned the terminals to make sure that airflow around the drive units is uniform, resulting in a more linear movement. And we’ve introduced a unique damping system that provides the optimum balance of stiffness and flexibility. The cable comes with a remote/microphone attachment, so it works seamlessly with your iPhone. And because the cable is so easy to detach and swap, P3 is also compatible with all other mobile phones and MP3 players.
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Grado has taken all their knowledge and years of experience in controlling resonances and eliminating distortions and this has culminated in the development of their finest headphone ever, the PS1000. This hybrid design has an inner sleeve of a selected species of hand-crafted mahogany made by using an intricate curing process. Its outer housing of metal machined from a special non-resonant, very hard metal alloy utilizes a special processing and casting method to increase the porosity of the alloy. This combination of wood and metal insures that the earphone chamber has no "ringing" which might obscure detail or add coloration. The PS1000 also utilizes a newly re-configured voice coil and diaphragm design, resulting in unsurpassed speed and accuracy response. The cushion design creates the correct balance between the driver and hybrid housing to give the resulting musicality desired, and makes the PS1000 one of the most comfortable to wear headphones in the world. |
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The Rega Ear utilises the highest quality components and our engineers experience to achieve the best sonic performance. Utilising the design ideals of the ‘cascaded emitter follower output stage’ with a pair of complementary Darlington output transistors, along with Polyester film and Nichicon FG capacitors in critical positions ensures it is our most advanced performing headphone amplifier to date. | |
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With the beyerdynamic T 70, the unique Tesla technology now steps into the world of premium headphones. The fully metal sound transducers with powerful neodymium annular magnet ensure maximum performance and high fidelity. The closed design efficiently eliminates ambient noise. Even at a low volume the finest details can clearly be heard: controlled, analytical and balanced from ultra-deep bass to crystal-clear highs. The elaborate three-layer paint and the skin-friendly headband and ear pads made of micro velours emphasize the precious appearance of these headphones – Made in Germany. |
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World-class audio engineer Jim Fosgate is the vision and expertise behind the Fosgate Signature Tube Headphone Amplifier. The Fosgate Signature embodies unique and patented circuit topologies, elevating the headphone listening experience. Through this painstaking and thorough approach, a headphone amplifier design evolved which satisfied the exacting standards of Jim Fosgate. The amplifier's elegant circuit has the tube amplifiers, buffers, bass EQ, and surround processing configured in a single stage. Negative feedback is applied around this stage in a single loop. Output offset is controlled with DC servos, allowing the video buffers to directly drive the headphones with no output capacitors in the signal path. There is only one coupling capacitor per channel in the signal path, and it is enclosed within the feedback loop, thus capacitor colorations are eliminated. Distortion and noise are below the threshold of hearing. The bandwidth is very wide allowing audio signals to pass through without colorations. |
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Denon’s Heritage of 100 years in Audio & Technology is much more than just a number….it’s a quest for the perfection of sound. Over the years they've developed several driver technologies and our latest technology – Denon’s Free Edge Nano fiber Driver pushes the envelope in performance once again. The new AH-D600 is designed to provide the performance of a high end box loudspeaker from a small over ear form factor, Denon’s Free Edge Nano fiber Driver provides unprecedented sonic clarity and dynamic range from an over ear form factor. In a quest to provide the most comfortable, best fitting headphones, Denon’s engineers have studied over 4,000 pairs of ears from people around the world, to come up with a design that automatically accounts for the subtle differences in ear shape, placement, ear canal size, head size and jaw depression. |
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Paradigm has released new earbud headphones! The new Shift E3m offers these features:
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| The Bowers &Wilkins C5 noise-isolating in-ear headphones bring you amazingly natural acoustics and fit so comfortably and securely you’ll hardly be aware you’re wearing them. Our unique Micro Porous Filter system makes sure that sound is open, spacious and full of rich, lifelike detail. So you can truly lose yourself in unadulterated sound, even when you’re on the move.
Using an innovative Secure Loop design – loops of plastic-coated wire that curl around the inner rim of your ears and hold the in-ear headphones firmly in place, the C5s are also Tungsten Balanced, meaning that the headphones are weighted towards your ears, rather than away from them, for optimized noise isolation. C5’s MFI remote and microphone make the headphones the perfect match for your iPod® or iPhone®. They also come with a quilted carrying pouch. |
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The Sennheiser HD 598 is a new take on the way you get closer to your music. Inspired by the most sophisticated interiors from European sport sedans, this headphone looks as incredible as it sounds. The high-gloss burl wood accents complement the luxurious padding on the headband and earpads for a bold statement.
With Sennheiser‘s innovative E.A.R. technology, audio is channeled directly into your ears. These headphones also incorporate a special DuoFol diaphragm geometry that minimizes inter-mod distortion while delivering an impressive frequency response range. The rest and response time of the transducer equates to a comfortable, detailed listening experience that will allow you to rediscover your music collection, even over the longest listening sessions. |
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Get closer to your favorite music wherever you are with the new Bowers & Wilkins P5, the noise-isolating headphones from the makers of the Zeppelin™ iPod® speaker. Drawing on 45 years of Bowers & Wilkins hi-fi innovation and expertise, P5 brings you remarkably natural and highly detailed sound on the move, and a luxuriously comfortable fit that makes longer listening sessions a pleasure. Think of it as your own personal concert – to go! |
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The Grado RS2i has an upgraded driver and the new 8 conductor cable design. The characteristics of the RS2i remain the same as its distinguished big brother, with the new species of hand crafted mahogany, but with a smaller wooden air chamber. Although a miniature version of the RS1i, the RS2i still maintains an overall sound that is pure Grado, warm harmonic color, full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and ultra smooth top end. These truly are an audiophile's dream. |
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The new Sennheiser PX 100-II features the same massive, Open-Aire sound that made them a hit for portable music players and netbooks. Key improvements include a thicker, sturdier headband and a new single-sided cable design that stays tangle-free in the supplied soft carrying pouch. The steel-reinforced headband can be folded into the compact package the size of a pair of eyeglasses, making them the ultimate portable solution for the discerning ear. |
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Featuring an internal surround reflector, the new Sennheiser HD 558 audiophile headphones are able to generate an extended spatial sound field for a listening experience that immerses the wearer during music and movies. They are outfitted with Sennheiser’s innovative E.A.R. technology which ensures accurate channeling of audio signals into your ears, as well as sophisticated Duofol diaphragms which reduce unwanted resonances to an absolute minimum. The HD 558 come with plush, luxurious velour ear pads and headband cushion which provide outstanding wearing comfort, even for long listening sessions.
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| The Creek OBH-11 is a miniature audio amplifier, designed specifically to drive a single pair of low to medium impedance (30 Ohm -300 Ohm) headphones from a line level source. The OBH-11 is compatible with any source at line level. For example: an average output level CD player can be connected directly to the input of the OBH-11, just as it could also be used in conjunction with a stand-alone pre-amplifier or integrated amplifier which doesn't have a headphone output. Creek has re-engineered the casework of the old OBH 11, so the front panel is now much thicker and has rounded corners, new style graphics and the metal logo found on the more expensive Creek products. It is ONLY available in black and is an addition to Creek’s range of popular headphone amplifiers. |
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More than 60 years of ingenious headphone engineering has been applied to the new HD 800. Incorporating Sennheiser's most advanced driver technology, these open, around-the-ear, dynamic stereo headphones redefine what reference-grade audio is all about.
The HD 800 is hand-assembled in Germany with only the finest of materials. The transducer is encased in a precision material made of stainless steel, while the headband and headphone mounting utilizes the most advanced development from the aerospace industry. |
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Featuring a new species of handcrafted Mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process; Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality. The GS1000i uses new upgraded dynamic transducers and the new 8 conductor cable design. All this, new wood, driver and cable designs result in improved control and stability of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum with both better supporting the GS1000i’s new world renowned midrange. |
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After years of relying on other equipment to drive Grado headphones, you can now listen and enjoy headphones through our new Grado Reference Headphone Amp, the RA1. Designed for state-of-the-art performance and specifically to play Grados, the new RA1 will allow you to hear your headphones like never before. This new amp is machined from a solid block of mahogany and measures 5" wide, 5 1/2" deep and 1 1/2" tall and weighs in at 12 oz. The RA1 is available in an AC version or can be powered by two 9-Volt batteries that will drive the amp for 40 to 50 hours of listening pleasure. And the sound? Just like all Grados: warm, smooth, full-bodied, non-fatiguing and rich. Hook it up to any line source (portable or in-home) and drive your Grado headphones to their full potential.
Also available the RA1-HG (High Gain). Now headphone enthusiasts can utilize the RA1's sonic qualities with a wide selection of headphones. The RA1-HG is designed to drive headphones with impedances of 100 ohms or more. |
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| Sennheiser has released the successor to the hugely successful PXC 250 is here-- the brand-new PXC 250-II improves upon the previous model making it our best value yet.
The mark II on-ear, collapsible mini headphones are equipped with NoiseGard™ technology to cancel up to 80% of droning, fatiguing airplane or bus cabin noise without added bulk or size. They are also equipped with a convenient in-line volume control The PXC 250-II headphones are foldable and also function as normal headphones which enables the listener to adjust playback volume even when the music player is stowed. without NoiseGard activated. A single AAA battery provides up to 50 hours of NoiseGard performance. An extensive set of accessories - in-flight audio adapter, carrying case and AAA battery- completes the package. |
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In the Sennheiser HD 650, audiophiles will experience truly unique natural sound. With sound this good, long concerts in the comfort of your home are a certainty, so the HD 650 also sets standards in comfort and convenience. The HD 650 is a genuine masterpiece, which will satisfy even the most demanding listener. HD 650 – the Reference Class. | |
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Grado has taken one of the world’s most legendary headphones and taken it a few steps further. The new SR60i has an upgraded driver design, and they have enlarged and improved the mass distribution in the plastic housing. The way the SR60i’s new driver and plastic housing move air and react to sound vibrations are now less affected by transient distortions. With the SR60i you will notice improved control of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum with both better supporting Grado’s world renowned midrange. And The SR60i will produce a sound that is pure Grado, warm harmonic color, rich full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and an ultra smooth top end. |
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The Sennheiser HD 595 is the top-of-the-line headphone of the audiophile 500 series range, boasting a new level of comfort and sound quality. Features include our E.A.R. technology and a highly constant,compressed cellulose fleece to reduce total harmonic distortion. Velour ear pads and high-quality leatherette headband both provide outstanding comfort. | |
| The Goldring DR50 is the entry level to the award winning DR headphone Series and as such represents an unequalled affordability and sonic performance which sounds anything but cheap. |
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