I also use a BTR5 with my HD 6XXs for my remote work, or my KPH30is when on-the-go. It even drives my Anandas just fine, if I want a little more ‘oomph’ to my music but still want to be able to stretch my legs a bit. Great little device.
I wear my headphones about 40 hours a week, and I think the current pair is over four years old and still in as new condition (some slight cosmetic wear and I’ve replaced the padding a couple times).
They’re approaching 10,000 hours which would be 3 cents an hour if they were $300 (actually can’t remember what I spent, but probably about that much).
I’ve spent a lot of money on cheap headphones that ended up in the trash in no time, because they weren’t well made. Buying those is crazy.
I’d love to spend less money, but they better be durable. I do have some wired headphones that are durable and were cheaper, but the cable makes them uncomfortable to wear. They’re ten years old and I haven’t worn them since I bought my wireless pair (originally intended to be for the office, but I ended up liking them so much I take them home every night).
You know you’re getting old when even the “budget” item on a list like this seems expensive.
The idea that people are just dropping $300+ on a a headset is crazy to me.
I use a Beyerdynamic Custom Studio One and a Bluetooth adapter, when the adapter dies, I just change the adapter, much cheaper and better sound.
I went about the same route with DT880 pros and then a FIIO BTR5. I can then use my BTR5 with my Moondrop Arias IEMs or in my cars.
I also use a BTR5 with my HD 6XXs for my remote work, or my KPH30is when on-the-go. It even drives my Anandas just fine, if I want a little more ‘oomph’ to my music but still want to be able to stretch my legs a bit. Great little device.
… and the budget one does not even have ANC if I understand it correctly.
Headsets and headphones are not the same thing and have very different market demographics.
I wear my headphones about 40 hours a week, and I think the current pair is over four years old and still in as new condition (some slight cosmetic wear and I’ve replaced the padding a couple times).
They’re approaching 10,000 hours which would be 3 cents an hour if they were $300 (actually can’t remember what I spent, but probably about that much).
I’ve spent a lot of money on cheap headphones that ended up in the trash in no time, because they weren’t well made. Buying those is crazy.
I’d love to spend less money, but they better be durable. I do have some wired headphones that are durable and were cheaper, but the cable makes them uncomfortable to wear. They’re ten years old and I haven’t worn them since I bought my wireless pair (originally intended to be for the office, but I ended up liking them so much I take them home every night).