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

submitted 11 months 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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[–] Rider2403@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The problem with that perception is that there's no linear way to measure improvement in the space as there's no objective way to declare a "better sound". It's not like a cellphone that can claim x16 speed, x10 storage.

Also don't forget we're getting improvements in the space, while entry level headphones have barely improved now have sub 200$ planars, Audeze is doing 300$ gaming headsets, headphones are using newer technologies in their drivers. It is no longer a Sennheiser vs Beyer / Audio Technica, now there's a lot more options.

[–] sac666@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Headphones that meet target curve without too many peaks or rolloffs