Do you guys think a headphone that cost £200+ over 10 years ago is still better than a cheap headphone brand new today?
I feel like the rate of quality increase isn’t anywhere near as fast as something like smartphones & the old headphones would still be better? Anyone have any input on this?
The problem with that perception is that there’s no linear way to measure improvement in the space as there’s no objective way to declare a “better sound”. It’s not like a cellphone that can claim x16 speed, x10 storage.
Also don’t forget we’re getting improvements in the space, while entry level headphones have barely improved now have sub 200$ planars, Audeze is doing 300$ gaming headsets, headphones are using newer technologies in their drivers. It is no longer a Sennheiser vs Beyer / Audio Technica, now there’s a lot more options.
Headphones that meet target curve without too many peaks or rolloffs