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SONY
Dynamic Stereo Headphones
DR-S7
Vintage Kopfhörer mit getrennter Klang und Lautstärke Reglern.
Massive, stabile Ausführung.
Baujahre: 1979 - 1981
Hergestellt in: Japan
Sammlerstück!
Sehr guter, sauberer und gepflegter Zustand - für Details siehe Fotos.
Versand möglich - per DHL Päckchen (unversichert) für 4,90€
( auf Wunsch per DHL Paket (versichert) für 6,90€ )
Info - Privatverkauf, keine Garantie, Umtausch oder Rücknahme.
At €86, this vintage Sony DR-S7 is a clear bargain compared to the obvious alternative of buying generic modern budget headphones or paying median prices for other 1970s Sony models. The listing sits just above the 25th percentile of €77 and well below the median of €126 for 678 recent EUR comparable listings, making it a strong deal for a tested, fully functional unit from 1979.
These dynamic stereo headphones deliver the warm, robust sound characteristic of late-70s Japanese hi-fi, with a 20 Hz–20 kHz response and 14 Ω impedance that pairs well with vintage gear. The “excellent” condition on an original-owner item at this price point is a genuine buying opportunity, offering rarity and proven performance without the risk of age-related failure common in higher-priced vintage listings.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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