For sale, the headphone shown in the picture is:
Alpha Electronics Co., Ltd – Japan
Model: SDH-8VW
Stereo Headphone
Approximate Specifications (based on its design and era)
This is an old Japanese headphone from the studio/monitoring category, from the 70s to early 80s.
Expected Specifications:
• Type: Wired headphones (Over-Ear, Closed Back)
• Driver: Dynamic Driver
• Impedance: Likely between 8 to 32 ohms (some models from that period were 8 ohms)
• Sensitivity: Approximately 95–100 dB
• Frequency Range: Approximately 20Hz – 20kHz (may be slightly less in reality)
• Volume Control: Integrated control knob on the earcup (visible in the picture)
• Material: Thick faux leather ear pads + adjustable dual metal frame
• Connection: Likely a large 6.3mm jack (common in old Hi-Fi equipment)
Year of Manufacture
No date is printed in the picture, but based on:
• The thick brown leather design
• The metal arms
• The classic front plate design
It was most likely manufactured between approximately 1975 – 1982.
Is it considered rare?
Alpha Electronics Company
• Considered Vintage