Yamaha - Electone Headphone





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Yamaha Electone headphones from 1978 in excellent physical condition, tested and working, 2 kg, one item with no extras.
Description from the seller
A rare and characterful set of vintage Yamaha headphones, originally supplied for use with Yamaha’s renowned Electone organ systems, and inspired by the same neutral, reference-focused philosophy that made the NS studio monitor series legendary.
Designed for clarity and precision, these headphones deliver a balanced, natural sound signature ideal for practice, monitoring, and vintage hi-fi listening. Built during Yamaha’s golden era of audio engineering, they reflect the brand’s commitment to musical accuracy and reliability.
With their classic styling and solid Japanese construction, these headphones are not only practical but also highly collectible—perfect for vintage audio enthusiasts or as a unique pairing with period Yamaha equipment.
Typical Specifications (period-correct for Yamaha Electone headphones)
(Exact specs vary slightly depending on the model, as Yamaha did not standardise naming for these bundled units)
Driver type: Dynamic
Design: Closed-back / semi-open (model dependent)
Impedance: ~8–32 ohms
Frequency response: approx. 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: ~95–100 dB
Connector: 6.3 mm (¼”) jack (common for organs)
Cable: Fixed straight cable
Build: Lightweight plastic with padded headband
These headphones check 3 boxes
. The vintage yamaha collector
.. The vintage headphone collector
... The vintage organ collector to complete
They are a lovely working set however they are nearly 50 years old and vintage electronics are not garanteed..
Please note that we pack with our custom double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy stand not included
A rare and characterful set of vintage Yamaha headphones, originally supplied for use with Yamaha’s renowned Electone organ systems, and inspired by the same neutral, reference-focused philosophy that made the NS studio monitor series legendary.
Designed for clarity and precision, these headphones deliver a balanced, natural sound signature ideal for practice, monitoring, and vintage hi-fi listening. Built during Yamaha’s golden era of audio engineering, they reflect the brand’s commitment to musical accuracy and reliability.
With their classic styling and solid Japanese construction, these headphones are not only practical but also highly collectible—perfect for vintage audio enthusiasts or as a unique pairing with period Yamaha equipment.
Typical Specifications (period-correct for Yamaha Electone headphones)
(Exact specs vary slightly depending on the model, as Yamaha did not standardise naming for these bundled units)
Driver type: Dynamic
Design: Closed-back / semi-open (model dependent)
Impedance: ~8–32 ohms
Frequency response: approx. 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: ~95–100 dB
Connector: 6.3 mm (¼”) jack (common for organs)
Cable: Fixed straight cable
Build: Lightweight plastic with padded headband
These headphones check 3 boxes
. The vintage yamaha collector
.. The vintage headphone collector
... The vintage organ collector to complete
They are a lovely working set however they are nearly 50 years old and vintage electronics are not garanteed..
Please note that we pack with our custom double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy stand not included

