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Headphones that are not made of plastic? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by ArcadeBear23@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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I have a problem with my headphone. It is made from plastic parts that fidget and rub on each other, making crackling noise. The parts would grind on each other with the slightest movement of my head. All the headphones that I bought have this problem. All are plastic.

So does anyone with a metal headphone have this problem? I would like to know what type of build materials avoids this problem

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[–] eatingdonuts44@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If its made well then plastic isnt an issue, for example Sennheiser 600 line and also most of HD800/s.

[–] DeepJudgment@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

560s and 280 pro are like that too, but they're cheaper. 280 pros are especially well built and the plastic feels expensive

[–] sideshot1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sennheiser HD 560s amazon and bestbuy $149.95 i dont here any plastic sounds

[–] troll_herder@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

On another note, you can get rid of the plastic noise as well. Get some Silicone Oil in a spray can with a precise nozzle, like Ballistol (brand).

Cautiously spray the joints, hinges, wherever you suspect the noise. Apply movement to help the oil crawl into the cracks. This completely eliminated the noise on all my plastic headphones forever.

Just be super careful, silicone oil is super slippery and next to impossible to wipe up, dose with care and cover all surfaces with newspaper etc.

[–] Choice-Counter-1166@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If you want wireless, i am extremely happy with my B&O Portals.

[–] Slaageri@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Beyerdynamic custom one pro

[–] Send_me_nude_girls@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago

My MMX 300 Beyerdynamik doesn't make plastic noise and has mostly metal frame

[–] EvilSynths@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I've never had that issue with any plastic headphones.

[–] Chennsta@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Airpod maxes, no cables helps with the noise too

[–] Suspicious-Sir-9847@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah sure Abyss 1266 phi tc, focal utopia 2022, zmf,

But plastic isn’t a problem

[–] Ichigoleader@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I got the B&W PX8 and they don’t have such a problem my dt1990 also don’t make noises

[–] Flamekin9@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Meze 99 are good for this! Not super expensive, they’re closed back, super well made

[–] IAmAgainst@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Audeeze LCD-X and I think Beyerdynamic dt 1990 pro, not really sure about that one.

[–] Ok-Option-82@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Beyerdynamics don't have any movable plastic parts or plastic-on-plastic. the headband is metal and, although the slider mechanism has a plastic cover, the slider itself is metal-on-metal. The cups are plastic, but it's not flexible and doesn't move against anything