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| Tevian Member Joined: Jan. 21, 2009 |  Message [#1] posted on: 03-21-2009 08:26 PM CST (US).   |  |  So I was at my local pawn shop and spotted something cool and unusual. A pair of Audio Technics TK-33 Elecret Headphones. I made sure they were in working order and was offered $40. I've been trying to find some information about them but didn't find much. Then I read through the Head Wize article about different types of headphones. In there it talks about electret depolarization and to check them every 5 to 10 years. I'm guessing these are 80's vintage and not knowing the previous owner I will have to assume that they have never been replaced. Question: They sound good so far. I've compared them to my Sony 7506 and Grado SR-125 cans. They defiantly sound softer then the others. But not knowing how they are suppose to sound I'm not sure what to think. Edit: [Edited by Tevian on 03-21-2009 at 09:04 PM.] |
cmoy  Administrator Joined: Apr. 13, 1999 | Message [#2] posted on: 03-21-2009 10:41 PM CST (US). | | Yes, electret transducers can and do depolarize over time. That "softer" sound you're hearing could be an indication. Does one channel seem brighter than the other? A channel imbalance would be another indication. I once owned the ATH7s. It's a shame that AT is no longer repairing them. Enjoy them as-is. |
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