WTD: Planar Magnetic Headphones

[Lawrence001]

Miss my LCD3s shouldn't have sold them so I'm after something similar.

Have owned Hifiman 400,500,400i,560 so got that T shirt, wouldn't mind trying their later ones with the oval cups though. Audeze/Oppo also an option. WHYG?

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[Lawrence001]

Forgot about this search, still looking!

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[Jimbo]

There were some Audeze LCD 1 on here for sale last month i think.

[Lawrence001]

I think I saw them at the time, I'm thinking more along the lines of the 2-4 level (ok 4 might be a dream but then nothing wrong with dreaming!).

Some interesting ones on AV forums but can't seem to find a good review of them.

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[Crackles]

I've got a pair of LCD-XC in excellent condition that I'm willing to sell, but would want £700 for them.

[struth]

I've got a pair of LCD-XC in excellent condition that I'm willing to sell, but would want £700 for them.

good cans these..

[Lawrence001]

I've got a pair of LCD-XC in excellent condition that I'm willing to sell, but would want £700 for them.Thanks but I'd prefer open-backed if possible. Look very good though.

(I'm assuming the C means closed rather than classic?)


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[Ali Tait]

Can highly recommend Mr Speakers Ether 2's. I have a pair and they are excellent.

[Lawrence001]

I've already got a pair of Fostex T20RPs if they're the ones based on those drivers? Do like them but want more air/soundstage. Also tried the Dekoni Blue. I'll investigate further.

[Lawrence001]

Ok look good :) just need to find a S/H pair at a good price now...

[Ali Tait]

Bespoke drivers AFAIK.

[Lawrence001]

Bespoke drivers AFAIK.Yes don't look like the ones I was thinking about. Cost a lot more too!!

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[Crackles]

Thanks but I'd prefer open-backed if possible. Look very good though.

(I'm assuming the C means closed rather than classic?)


Sent from my BKL-L09 using TapatalkYes it does mean closed. No problem, good luck with the search.

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[Ali Tait]

Yes don't look like the ones I was thinking about. Cost a lot more too!!

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Yes not cheap, but they are very good!

[walpurgis]

Hmm. Just wondering if I should dig out my old Yamaha HP-1 planar headphones. They were a bit sought after at one time, no idea now, I do recall the sound being something like a cross between my Wharfedale Isodynamics and my Sony ECR-400 electrostatics. Would there be any interest in them these days?

[andyrlb]

Hmm. Just wondering if I should dig out my old Yamaha HP-1 planar headphones. They were a bit sought after at one time, no idea now, I do recall the sound being something like a cross between my Wharfedale Isodynamics and my Sony ECR-400 electrostatics. Would there be any interest in them these days?

I’d certainly be interested Geoff [emoji2]


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[Lawrence001]

Hmm. Just wondering if I should dig out my old Yamaha HP-1 planar headphones. They were a bit sought after at one time, no idea now, I do recall the sound being something like a cross between my Wharfedale Isodynamics and my Sony ECR-400 electrostatics. Would there be any interest in them these days?I've always wanted to hear one can you PM me details please?

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[walpurgis]

I'll have a rummage. I've not used them for a year or two and they're in one of my many boxes of kit :).

There are actually two pairs, tidy ones and scruffy ones kept for spares.

[andyrlb]

Cheers mate


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[andyrlb]

Sorry Lawrence I’ve just realised that this was on your wanted thread . Should Geoff decide to sell and you don’t buy then I would be interested.


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[Lawrence001]

Sorry Lawrence I’ve just realised that this was on your wanted thread . Should Geoff decide to sell and you don’t buy then I would be interested.


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Ha no problem I'm sure you can have the scruffy pair (price differential dependent) :lol:

[walpurgis]

Still looking. Been through half a dozen boxes of kit so far. No luck yet. :rolleyes:

[Lawrence001]

That reminds me I promised someone a Kef Kube 104/2 that's somewhere under my bed, I must dig it out!

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[Lawrence001]

Haven't bumped this in ages, but still looking for a nice pair of planars.

[walpurgis]

Coincidentally, I've unearthed my Yamaha HP-1 'Orthodynamic' planar headphones. If you're still interested Lawrence, I'll rig things up so I can test them. There's one good set and a scruffy spare pair, both working as I recall. These are rare now (always were :)).

[struth]

good can even today especially if your a bass man

[Lawrence001]

Yes please, let me know how you get on, I was always intrigued by these, before the whole planar thing kicked off again.

[walpurgis]

Yes please, let me know how you get on, I was always intrigued by these, before the whole planar thing kicked off again.

Tested now. Both sets working and sounding lovely!

I'll PM you.

[Mr Underhill]

Hi Lawrence,

Did you take the Yamaha HP-1 'Orthodynamic' planar headphones?

M

[Lawrence001]

Yes just waiting for them to arrive with baited breath [emoji16]

[Mr Underhill]

Damn! ;-)

Please post your thoughts.

M

[Lawrence001]

Early days but they have a very nice balanced sound with a rolled off treble and decent bass. The opposite of what most headphones of that vintage sounded and more to my taste.

On the downside the capsules are a bit small compared to my Sennheisers and the frames are a bit creaky so they'll be an occasional pair rather than a new main pair.