Can an old walkman damage your headphones? Submitted by Unstalch t3_10xvuv2 on February 9, 2023 at 2:18 PM in headphones Title defines. Can an old walkman damage my Philips SHP9500 headphones? 8 comments 5
szakee t1_j7ug6m4 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 2:21 PM yes, it will beat the headphone up with a belt Permalink 21
halfanothersdozen t1_j7utjgr wrote on February 9, 2023 at 3:53 PM If you drop it from a sufficient height it will probably have enough momentum to do damage, sure Permalink 12 Unstalch OP t1_j7uun9f wrote on February 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM I meant "harm". Sorry for not being a native Permalink Parent −1− DWW256 t1_j7vzqxa wrote on February 9, 2023 at 8:15 PM "Damage" is an equally valid term, the reply was just a joke. You're good. Permalink Parent 13
Unstalch OP t1_j7uun9f wrote on February 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM I meant "harm". Sorry for not being a native Permalink Parent −1− DWW256 t1_j7vzqxa wrote on February 9, 2023 at 8:15 PM "Damage" is an equally valid term, the reply was just a joke. You're good. Permalink Parent 13
DWW256 t1_j7vzqxa wrote on February 9, 2023 at 8:15 PM "Damage" is an equally valid term, the reply was just a joke. You're good. Permalink Parent 13
wijnandsj t1_j7ugg20 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 2:23 PM Not likely. Unless it;s developed a defect over the years resulting in a short circuit. Permalink 10
cooperboss t1_j7vt2ue wrote on February 9, 2023 at 7:36 PM No. It’s comes down to the power output. Unless the Walkman has been modified it’s output wouldn’t be enough to damage the drivers of your headphones. Permalink 4
oratory1990 t1_j7vx1id wrote on February 9, 2023 at 7:59 PM Very unlikely. If it‘s not damaged, most certainly not. Permalink 3
LyKosa91 t1_j7vu08q wrote on February 9, 2023 at 7:41 PM Only if you use the walkman to bludgeon the headphones... Which I'd advise against Permalink 1
szakee t1_j7ug6m4 wrote
yes, it will beat the headphone up with a belt