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Improvement rate on headphones over the years? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by TRAXXAS58@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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Do you guys think a headphone that cost £200+ over 10 years ago is still better than a cheap headphone brand new today?

I feel like the rate of quality increase isn't anywhere near as fast as something like smartphones & the old headphones would still be better? Anyone have any input on this?

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[–] Alitomr1979@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Back in 2009 I was into headphones because the HD600 or HD650 were so much better than any full size speaker system that I could afford. Even a few years ago, both headphones paired with decent DAC and amp were much better than a speaker system costing 3 or 4x.

A few months ago we were testing systems and the headphones were not in the same league of a 4x speaker system, and I understand the Senns hold their ground against mostly any headphones in their price range.

I thought this experience was relevant to your question even when not directly answers it.