Naim Audio Headphones

Posted by: Lewis on 10 July 2017

When are they going to make some? I really want some decent portable ones for music on the go, but cannot bring myself to buy any of the current offerings. Ok there are good brands like sennheiser available, but I am surprised this is a product line that Naim haven't ventured into as yet?

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Innocent Bystander

I thought the naim was Focal for headphones as well as speakers?

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Klout10

Indeed

Innocent Bystander posted:
I thought the naim was Focal for headphones as well as speakers?

Indeed!

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Huge

The problem is that 'headphones' are actually several separate markets, and they're all very different technically from every other branch of HiFi - best left to the specialists.

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by james n

Given the engineering complexity that went into Naim speakers i shudder to think of what the final apparatus could look like. Decoupled earphone pods, spikes resting on the side of your head and the whole thing decoupled by leaf springs. Then there are the super flexible NAC-A5 connecting cables...

The Active versions... eek

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Ravenswood10

Not to mention the power supplies. Don't even go near the Statement version

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Huge

Prototype 1

Prototype 2

Prototype 3

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by james n

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by FangfossFlyer

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Ravenswood10

Help .... Cybermen!

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Mulberry

Huge posted:
Prototype 1
Prototype 2
Prototype 3

Prototype 1: AKG K 1000

Prototype 2: ??? (maybe Stax)

Prototype 3: Jecklin Float

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Huge

Yes, Stax Sigma Pro.

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by james n

Huge posted:

I miss the 80's blush

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Lewis

Ha ha ha, what have I started!

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Eoink

Huge posted:
Yes, Stax Sigma Pro.

Which made my Lambda Pros look normal.

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by TOBYJUG

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Tony2011

Naim also spent a considerable amount of time and resource on file sharing.

For copyright reasons it never took off!

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Innocent Bystander

Even without copyright issues I don't think it would have flown!

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Innocent Bystander

TOBYJUG posted:

Do they make a left hand one for stereo?

Posted on: 10 July 2017 by Tony2011

After much deliberation, Thomas decided that he would stick to bulbs...

Posted on: 11 July 2017 by Pcd

Glad to see they are keeping abreast of the competition.

Posted on: 11 July 2017 by Lewis

Amazing. I see this thread is not going to really answer my question but it's entertaining nevertheless!

Posted on: 11 July 2017 by james n

Well going back to your original question Lewis you mention you're looking for 'phones for music on the go but don't mention source or budget ?

Posted on: 12 July 2017 by Lewis

james n posted:
Well going back to your original question Lewis you mention you're looking for 'phones for music on the go but don't mention source or budget ?

Hi James,

It would be via my iPhone to begin with, budget, well lets see what suggestions you guys have!

Posted on: 12 July 2017 by Ardbeg10y

Naim has found that the bass definition is better when you use spikes under your shoes.

Posted on: 12 July 2017 by james n

Hi Lewis - Well i'd recommend my personal favourite, the Shure SE846 IEMs. They really need a dedicated player to get the best from them but they still sounded fine when i tried them with my Iphone.