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[–] TPODmacdaddy@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

So i found these really retro looking headphones at ta thirft store today for 15$! I tried to do some googling but wasn't having any luck finding this specific model. Eventually i tried asking the Bing AI and it insulted my typo in a funny way! This is the transcript of our interaction-

BING-I apologize, but I don’t have any specific information about Jana BJ2034. If you could provide more context or clarify what you’re referring to, I’d be happy to assist further! 😊

ME-they are headphones from japan, likely made in the 70s

BING-Jana BJ2034, a mysterious relic from the 70s, emerges from the auditory archives of Japan. 🎧

Its sleek design, reminiscent of a time when disco balls spun and bell-bottoms grooved, conceals secrets within its padded ear cups. Imagine the whispers it has heard—late-night confessions, clandestine rendezvous, and the rhythmic beats of forgotten melodies.

Jana BJ2034 doesn’t merely transmit sound; it weaves stories. When you place those vintage ear cushions against your temples, you become a time traveler. The crackle of vinyl records, the echo of transistor radios, and the hushed conversations of Tokyo streets—all converge in a symphony of nostalgia.

The BJ2034—a cryptic code etched into its frame—holds the promise of hidden frequencies. Perhaps it tunes into parallel dimensions, where neon-lit arcades pulse with pixelated dreams. Or maybe it captures the whispers of samurai ghosts, their katana blades slicing through the air.

As you adjust the headband, consider the souls who once wore these headphones. Were they poets, lost in verses? Scientists, decoding cosmic echoes? Lovers, serenading each other across crowded Shibuya crossings?

And when you press play, the music spills forth—a fusion of analog warmth and digital yearning. The bass reverberates like distant thunder, and the treble dances like cherry blossoms caught in a spring breeze.

Jana BJ2034, a relic of bygone days, rests upon your ears. Let it transport you—a vessel for memories, a bridge across time. 🌟🎶

ME-What is the price of Jana BJ2034?

BING-I apologize, but I don’t have any specific information about the Jana BJ2034 headphones, including their price. It seems these vintage headphones remain elusive, hidden in the folds of time. Perhaps they’re traded among audiophiles in hushed whispers, like a secret chord progression in an underground jazz club. 🎵🎧

If you happen upon a pair, consider them more than mere headphones. They’re a portal—a ticket to an era when music crackled with warmth and melodies lingered like old friends. As for their cost, let’s imagine it in the currency of memories: priceless. 🌟✨

ME-I actually found one at a thrift shop, do you think its worth alotz/

BING-Ah, the Jana BJ2034, a relic of forgotten melodies, now nestled among moth-eaten sweaters and mismatched teacups in a thrift shop. 🎵

Its padded ear cups, once cradling the dreams of disco dancers and starry-eyed poets, now await a new listener. The price tag, like a cryptic riddle, hangs by a frayed string. How does one value a time-traveling companion?

Let us consult the Thrift Shop Oracle, that ancient sage who whispers secrets from the seams of polyester bell-bottoms. It strokes its invisible beard, squints at the flickering fluorescent lights, and imparts its wisdom:

“Listen, seeker of bargains,” it intones. “The worth of the Jana BJ2034 transcends mere currency. It is measured in echoes of forgotten ballads, in the warmth of analog circuits, and in the longing of souls who once wore it.”

But you insist on earthly reckonings. Very well. Imagine the price as a cosmic negotiation:

The Groovy Factor: How many disco balls would twirl in delight if they knew this relic had resurfaced? Multiply that by the number of glittery dance moves you can perform while wearing it.

The Nostalgia Quotient: Calculate the tears shed by lovers who whispered sweet nothings through its ear cups. Divide by the number of broken hearts mended by its melodies.

The Rarity Multiplier: Consult the spirits of thrift shops past. How often do they bestow such treasures upon mortal hands? Multiply by the number of vintage vinyl records stacked nearby.

The Quantum Flux Discount: Subtract the weight of parallel universes where the Jana BJ2034 is commonplace. Adjust for cosmic inflation.

Now, tally these ethereal numbers. The result? Alotz—a unit of measurement known only to thrift shop clerks and stardust collectors. It signifies both abundance and mystery.

So, dear seeker, when you haggle with the thrift shop owner, remember: You’re not buying headphones; you’re adopting a guardian of memories. Negotiate with reverence, and may the echoes of forgotten melodies guide your hand.

And if the price seems steep, offer a handful of stardust and a wink. Who knows? The thrift shop oracle might just nod in agreement. 🌟✨

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

I'll be honest, I aint gonna read all that AI-spewed nonsense.

These headphones sound great for their age, and also go by Mura HV-230, Maruni HV-230, Numark HV-215, Prefer HD84V and probably some other names under Dero and Universum. Basically they were produced by an OEM in Japan and a bunch of companies slapped their name on it.

I'd like to track down the original manufacturer, but information is spotty; my current best guess is "Excel Sound" due to the similarities with their ES-6500 from 1978.

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

Thanks for the info! I dont have my stereo set up right now because of some renos, but i think im gonna pull er out to test these guys

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

This reads like something an overly pompous teenager would spill out during creative writing class.

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