Description
Pioneer SE-20A headphones. Classic Vintage. HI-FI. Stand, leather case and headphones extension cord included in the price.
In 1937 Nozomu Matsumoto created the first magnetoelectric speaker in Japan, and a year later, he registered in Tokyo the company with the name Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho. In 1961, the company’s name was changed to Pioneer Electronic Corporation. However, the breakthrough came in 1962, when the company entered the Tokyo Stock Exchange and created the world’s first stereo system with speakers in separate housings. Four years later, Pioneer opened branches in the USA and in Europe. In 1978, the company created one of the best-known and most powerful receivers in its history SX-1980. Pioneer can also be proud of great successes in the world of auto-moto, as it introduced in 1975 the world’s first automotive stereo subassembly, then in 1984 a CD player and GPS navigation in 1990. The company also played a major role in the development of DVDs, plasma TVs and Organic LED display technologies (OLED). The company is currently a part of Pioneer & Onkyo Corporation.
SE-20A are 2-way stereo headphones of the highest quality produced in the early 70s, characterized by wide frequency response and natural, perfectly balanced sound. In the technical description from 1971 Pioneer marked that this model “gives virtually distortion free sound” and “volumes the equal of fine concert hall sound with very low amplifier or receiver power”.
The headband of the headphones has been designed with comfort (very good quality sponge hand trimmed with eco leather) and easy adjustment in mind.
The pads were cleaned with specialized formulations, and then properly moisturized and protected with a lotion based on lanolin, aloe, beeswax and Carnauba wax.
Specially designed and hand-made solid headphone stand. The material is high quality solid beech wood, covered with Chinese oil produced from natural oils, which gives the stands a beautiful look and makes them very pleasant to the touch. At the top of the stand, the headband rests on a lining made of natural leather, felt pads have been affixed to the base to prevent furniture scratches.
Collector’s headphones. In perfect condition!
Technical data:
– frequency range – 20 Hz – 18 kHz
– 4-16 Ohm impedancje
– spiral cable length 5m
– input signal max 500 mW
– weight 612 grams
– year of production 1971
– made in Japan