swt61 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 It's probably no surprise to some of you that these are some of my favorite headphones (when properly damped and housed). I'd like to hear the impressions of others that have heard these unique drivers.
spritzer Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 Fostex T-50 Mk1 FTW!!!! It's the only ortho I've heard so far but it is supposed to be a good start. I did do something very unusual for an ortho, I removed the stock damping and run them open. It's most direct competitor is the SR-X mk3 (normal or pro) and the T-50 can't quite match the speed of the 'stat but more then make up for it with increased dynamics. The SR-X Pro is pretty much neck and neck with the ortho though and has much better detail retrieval, larger soundstage and more comfort. I should get my Aurex HR-1000 soon so I can add a Uni-electret supra aural to the stable and see how it compares to the other supra aurals.
Fitz Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 I saw the title of the thread and was gonna say "Steve's crazy woody creation," but then I see it was you who started it. Talk about stealing my thunder.
jinp6301 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 I really wanted to hear some orthodynamics since I started with headphones.
Duggeh Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 I really enjoyed the Yamaha HP50-A and PMB-100 for the short time I had both. I'd very much consider another HP50-A to replace my fake PX100, lots of bass on those, not a typical ortho sound.
swt61 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Posted February 23, 2008 I saw the title of the thread and was gonna say "Steve's crazy woody creation," but then I see it was you who started it. Talk about stealing my thunder. Oops...Note to self, you owe Fitz some thunder.
swt61 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Posted February 23, 2008 I really enjoyed the Yamaha HP50-A and PMB-100 for the short time I had both. I'd very much consider another HP50-A to replace my fake PX100, lots of bass on those, not a typical ortho sound. And those are the ones that came with the Yamaha keyboard, correct? My first high end headphones were the now elusive Yamaha YH-1000. I remember them being great, but would love to confirm that now.
swt61 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Posted February 23, 2008 I really wanted to hear some orthodynamics since I started with headphones. That could probably be arranged. but you need a strong amp to get the goods from 'em.
swt61 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Posted February 23, 2008 Will an M^3 suffice? Oh sweet, yeah the M^3 will do pretty well.
jinp6301 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 I've been looking for a Yamaha YH-1 for a while, then gave up after I kept losing auctions
Dusty Chalk Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 I think I have some orthodynamic shoes...ortho something, anyway...
Smeggy Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 I like orthos though haven't had/heard any in a long time. Good ones are getting rarer and they're all old as the hills.
swt61 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Posted February 23, 2008 I can't see age having much of an effect on the drivers. I mean they're aluminum diaphragms sandwiched by magnets, nothing too delicate here.
Smeggy Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 I can't see age having much of an effect on the drivers. I mean they're aluminum diaphragms sandwiched by magnets, nothing too delicate here. No problem with longevity, more a problem with spares, pads, breakages etc. Break anything and you either need another set to cannibalize or fabricate your own parts. I wouldn't consider that any kind of deterrent though If I could find the ones I want.
boomana Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 Bring some to CanJam so I can say I've heard them
swt61 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Posted February 24, 2008 Bring some to CanJam so I can say I've heard them Absolutely!
philodox Posted February 24, 2008 Report Posted February 24, 2008 To anyone who wants to try them, mine are for sale. I like them and think they definitely have a place in the upper echelon... but they don't play nice with my amp and are not different enough from my K340's to warrant keeping them. Steve can provide more details on what they are, but the price is pretty hard to beat. [$250 + shipping] I'll be posting them up for sale on here and head-fi soon, but if someone is interested let me know and save me the trouble.
swt61 Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Posted February 25, 2008 I'd be happy to give the details on these custom woody orthos to anyone who might be curious. And that price is a friggin' giveaway! Nice of you to pass these on at a great price Jay!
philodox Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Maybe I'll jack it up $50 over on head-fi.
Fitz Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 If anybody else sold them on Head-Fi, they would jack it up 50% above what they paid (PayPal and shipping extra), and mention how generous they are to sell for so little. Then when nobody bites, drop the price in $5 increments, making huge PRICE DROPPED!!! announcements every time. You think anybody's gonna take you seriously with a mere $50 price increase?
jinp6301 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 I wish I had some money. I really want to try modded orthos
philodox Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 You've got a good point there Fitz. Steve sold them to me for $250 [an insane deal given what all the components cost], and thats going to be my price when I finally get off my ass and do up a for sale post here and there. Shipping wont be exactly cheap, but shouldn't be too bad.
slwiser Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 Can a Yamamoto HA-02 power these? I may be interested to see how the other world lives.
swt61 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Posted February 26, 2008 I doubt many have heard the Yamato, but I will say that these are every bit as hard to drive as the K340.
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