If you are looking for an inexpensive pair of headphones to
use with your vintage stereo system, you might try JVC HA-X580 Stereo
Monitor headphones. These headphones have a long cord that will easily
reach from couch to a stereo console.
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| JVC HA-X580 Stereo Monitor Headphones |
Sound Quality. To my non-audiophile ears, these JVC
headphones sounded pretty good. I listened to a variety of different
genres and I thought they all sounded quite good. Of course, I am nearly 50 years old and I've been to quite a few rock concerts in my day. Your mileage may vary. Amazon reviewers write that these headphones provide adequate sound for the price range.
Construction. The plastic on these JVC HA-X580 headphones does not seem quite as rugged as the plastic on some of my other sub-$25 headphones. However, when handled with appropriate care, I think that they will last for quite some time. The construction quality is definitely better than $5 no-name headphones that I have tried. However, since they are made of plastic, they may not hold up to abuse and heavy use. To me, they seem just a tad delicate.
Price. I picked these headphones up for about $16 at Ross. With the long cord, they work well for my living room stereo. This let me move a pair of Sony headphones back to the bedroom. Overall, I feel these headphones are a great value for less than $20. When it comes to dirt cheap audio, that is the name of the game.
