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Title: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Fri, 09 August 2013, 03:42:11: I have been gagging to get some headphone stands created for a while, now is the time for me to do it I think, My work is expanding and I want to go into different fields and audio has always been a passion of mine.

I am looking to make some from acrylic, wood and brass/ aluminium in a range of prices. I can do flat pack acrylic kits and you can piece them together, this will keep cost down and postage costs. I can do custom wood ones and high end brass and ally ones.

I have TONS of ideas floating around. I will post some pics of my ideas and some sketches later.

If you are interested, let me know below.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 09 August 2013, 04:01:23: I'd be interested in a geekhack themed stand (orange / grey + logo or something like that).

It should be rather cheap though, nothing extra fancy. I mean I don't want to pay more for the stand than for the headphones themselves ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Fri, 09 August 2013, 04:02:33: Quote from: LechnerDE on Fri, 09 August 2013, 04:01:23
I'd be interested in a geekhack themed stand (orange / grey + logo or something like that).

It should be rather cheap though, nothing extra fancy. I mean I don't want to pay more for the stand than for the headphones themselves ;)

Great idea, some orange and grey or black would look ace. I like that idea. Acrylic ones shouldnt to too expensive at all
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 09 August 2013, 04:29:43: Aweseome! Looking forward to your prototypes / mockups :)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: CalmB4tehPwn on Fri, 09 August 2013, 04:54:42: Oh, I'm definitely in for an inexpensive acrylic kit.

I like the idea of bright colors, closed in by opaque black, much like the geekhack theme, so I'm down for that. Though, I'd be happy with just about any color and black. Keeping an eye on this one.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Cottonsox on Fri, 09 August 2013, 05:06:38: i would be in for a stand! Depends mostly on the shipping cost, might not be so cost effective getting one into aus.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Flamingchook on Fri, 09 August 2013, 05:57:36: I'd also be interested depending on cost+shipping to Australia.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:28:49: Thanks for the feedback guys. Shipping Aus in a flat pack via. DHL should be about 12-15GBP
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Tym on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:30:37: Oh, I've just bought a coat hook for 23p and attached it to the side of my desk :(

If these are nice I'd still possibly pick one up. I quite like the upside down u curvy shape if you know what I mean?
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:33:58: Quote from: Tym on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:30:37
I quite like the upside down u curvy shape if you know what I mean?

No :))
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Tym on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:43:29: No, you don't know what I mean, or your refusing to do it :'(
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:45:57: Quote from: Tym on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:43:29
No you don't know what I mean, or your refusing to do it :'(

Like this?

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Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Tym on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:46:32: Yes, but I want one in metal!
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: sleepy916 on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:47:06: Those are nice....but super expensive.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:49:14: Quote from: Tym on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:46:32
Yes, but I want one in metal!

They are veneered. I would need a jig made up
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:54:18: Quote from: Tym on Fri, 09 August 2013, 06:46:32
Yes, but I want one in metal!

So like this...ships worldwide btw

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Silver-Headphone-stand-Support-Sennheiser-DENON-Beyerdynami-Monster-/321065842066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Silver-Headphone-stand-Support-Sennheiser-DENON-Beyerdynami-Monster-/321065842066)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 07:30:08: this seems like one of the things you could go to home depot for and start putting together random pieces of pvc pipe. though obviously any of the above mentioned materials would be better
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 09 August 2013, 07:31:14: I'd be in.

The upside doen u-shaped stand is called an omega headphone stand
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 09 August 2013, 07:57:20: Quote from: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 07:30:08
this seems like one of the things you could go to home depot for and start putting together random pieces of pvc pipe. though obviously any of the above mentioned materials would be better

Not to detract from pexon's stuff but if anyone is a DIY'fer

http://www.head-fi.org/t/249671/the-diy-headphone-stand-thread
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: thegunner100 on Fri, 09 August 2013, 07:58:53: Interested. I'm currently using a $5 headphone stand from bestbuy, fortified by a 2lb sandbag :D
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Fri, 09 August 2013, 08:00:26: Quote from: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 07:30:08
this seems like one of the things you could go to home depot for and start putting together random pieces of pvc pipe. though obviously any of the above mentioned materials would be better

Except that would look like crap, people on Headfi make them out of drainage pipe and they look poo. then proceed to fall apart after 3 days.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Rayne on Fri, 09 August 2013, 13:45:29: Quote from: pexon on Fri, 09 August 2013, 08:00:26
Quote from: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 07:30:08
this seems like one of the things you could go to home depot for and start putting together random pieces of pvc pipe. though obviously any of the above mentioned materials would be better

Except that would look like crap, people on Headfi make them out of drainage pipe and they look poo. then proceed to fall apart after 3 days.
i agree

and i would also be interested in a geekhack themed stand.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: shrapneL on Fri, 09 August 2013, 17:24:02: Awesome idea! I'd be interested in a GH stand! :)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Sun, 11 August 2013, 15:50:38: Crap pic I know, but I am just thinking of ideas. I like the idea of 2x 5mm acrylic side pieces connected by 10mm thick acrylic rods in a contrasting colour, i.e black frame and orange inserts

(http://i.imgur.com/NfeKA7M.png) (http://imgur.com/NfeKA7M)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Xenderwind on Sun, 11 August 2013, 16:11:00: Show Image
Quote from: pexon on Sun, 11 August 2013, 15:50:38
Crap pic I know, but I am just thinking of ideas. I like the idea of 2x 5mm acrylic side pieces connected by 10mm thick acrylic rods in a contrasting colour, i.e black frame and orange inserts

(http://i.imgur.com/NfeKA7M.png) (http://imgur.com/NfeKA7M)

Any estimate on the cost?
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Sun, 11 August 2013, 16:15:39: No idea yet, still looking at designing.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: nogamesplayed on Sun, 11 August 2013, 22:35:54: I'm after a stand I can bolt on to the underside of my table. Can't find one anywhere :(
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 12 August 2013, 18:21:01: Quote from: nogamesplayed on Sun, 11 August 2013, 22:35:54
I'm after a stand I can bolt on to the underside of my table. Can't find one anywhere :(

How about a ceiling mounted coat hook?
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 13 August 2013, 14:38:02: Wall mounted one please. I keep leaving my headset on my desk, where my cat vomits on it.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 August 2013, 14:54:05: Quote from: nogamesplayed on Sun, 11 August 2013, 22:35:54
I'm after a stand I can bolt on to the underside of my table. Can't find one anywhere :(

Have a look here

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33167.msg995276#msg995276

and here

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33167.msg995642#msg995642
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 14:56:00: I'm interested, specifically if you could get one of the omega stands made from 10 or 5 sheets of acrylic.

Show Image
Quote from: pexon on Sun, 11 August 2013, 15:50:38
Crap pic I know, but I am just thinking of ideas. I like the idea of 2x 5mm acrylic side pieces connected by 10mm thick acrylic rods in a contrasting colour, i.e black frame and orange inserts
More
(http://i.imgur.com/NfeKA7M.png) (http://imgur.com/NfeKA7M)

^this one is interesting but I don't think I want two pieces of acrylic pushing into my padded headband, unless I'm interpreting that drawing wrong?
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Tue, 13 August 2013, 15:29:14: There is no pressure on the headband, the cans simply rest on the top and allow the cans to retain their natural curvature.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 15:36:11: I mean on the headband that goes on top of my head. With two plates of acrylic supporting it I'm worried it might leave indentations in the padding.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: turtle on Tue, 13 August 2013, 15:41:19: In for one if its not too expensive
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: MOZ on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:42:54: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 15:36:11
I mean on the headband that goes on top of my head. With two plates of acrylic supporting it I'm worried it might leave indentations in the padding.

That depends mainly on the weight of your headphones and hopefully the vendor will have the edges smoothened out in any case,
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:44:09: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 15:36:11
I mean on the headband that goes on top of my head. With two plates of acrylic supporting it I'm worried it might leave indentations in the padding.

Understood, perhaps we can work out a bevel on the top so they wont.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:46:46: I am getting a prototype made up this week of the first design, I'm sure they will look better in person, hopefully, the idea translates better in substance than it does on a screen.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:52:45: Quote from: pexon on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:44:09
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 August 2013, 15:36:11
I mean on the headband that goes on top of my head. With two plates of acrylic supporting it I'm worried it might leave indentations in the padding.

Understood, perhaps we can work out a bevel on the top so they wont.

And maybe I'm being paranoid and there's nothing to worry about. :) Just my initial thoughts, that's all. I'm excited to see where it goes, I'm very interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands
Post by: pexon on Tue, 13 August 2013, 16:59:23: I think they could be cool.

I am just downloading CAD to do some proper designs. I may be pulling an all nighter tonight, so much to catch up ???
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Tue, 13 August 2013, 18:07:28: This is the first design, could be shipped flat pack, with 3x Acrylic rods cut to size, slide in and bang, new stand.

(http://screencap.net/f/73f9bc5e.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: LechnerDE on Wed, 14 August 2013, 02:10:55: I can't see the image of the first design, but maybe that's my work internet. I'll check again, when I am home :)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 15:43:27: Second, more traditional style, in GH orange and grey.

I like this idea, it allows for any sized can to sit without any undue pressure or force.

(http://i.imgur.com/qwuR1Bi.png) (http://imgur.com/qwuR1Bi)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:03:15: (http://i.imgur.com/U26llBR.png)

Slimmer, more elegant design, now onto looking at the Omega style.

The design above will be the simplest to make, ease of construction, could ship flat pack and would be cheapest. Could be acrylic, wood, metal etc.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:18:10: Quote from: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:03:15
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/U26llBR.png)

Slimmer, more elegant design, now onto looking at the Omega style.

The design above will be the simplest to make, ease of construction, could ship flat pack and would be cheapest. Could be acrylic, wood, metal etc.

You'll have the problem of the 90 degrees edges cutting into the headband.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:29:48: Very true, a round top bar would be better then, absolutely zero issues with that then!
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:31:51: Quote from: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:29:48
Very true, a round top bar would be better then, absolutely zero issues with that then!
That is the way to, go, round acrylic bars FTW!
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:33:32: (http://i.imgur.com/zoeRbE0.png) (http://imgur.com/zoeRbE0)

Round acrylic top bar! ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:34:12: I am a little skeptical of the strength of the acrylic for the top though. Perhaps a metal rod would be better?
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:39:31: Quote from: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:34:12
I am a little skeptical of the strength of the acrylic for the top though. Perhaps a metal rod would be better?
Acrylic is stronger than people think of it, brittle, yes, but strong.

Most lower-mid end above headphones are pretty light and the acrylic rod would hold. What thickness do you have in mind?

Metal is always good, but it would increase costs, maybe have it as an option?
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:48:24: Well, this is just the, 'throwing stuff thats in my brain onto the PC' stage lol.

I think a 3 or 4 mm thick rod will be plenty.
Title: Re: [IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback
Post by: pexon on Wed, 14 August 2013, 16:59:07: Traditional wood style stand.

(http://i.imgur.com/UqNZArn.png) (http://imgur.com/UqNZArn)