[IC] Headphone stands- 1st design idea up, need feedback

[pexon]

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!

[LechnerDE]

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

[pexon]

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

[LechnerDE]

Aweseome! Looking forward to your prototypes / mockups

[CalmB4tehPwn]

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.

[Cottonsox]

i would be in for a stand! Depends mostly on the shipping cost, might not be so cost effective getting one into aus.

[Flamingchook]

I'd also be interested depending on cost+shipping to Australia.

[pexon]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Shipping Aus in a flat pack via. DHL should be about 12-15GBP

[Tym]

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?

[pexon]

I quite like the upside down u curvy shape if you know what I mean?

No  )

[Tym]

No, you don't know what I mean, or your refusing to do it 

[SpAmRaY]

No you don't know what I mean, or your refusing to do it 

Like this?

[Tym]

Yes, but I want one in metal!

[sleepy916]

Those are nice....but super expensive.

[pexon]

Yes, but I want one in metal!

They are veneered. I would need a jig made up

[SpAmRaY]

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

[Xenderwind]

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

[MOZ]

I'd be in.

The upside doen u-shaped stand is called an omega headphone stand

[SpAmRaY]

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

[thegunner100]

Interested. I'm currently using a $5 headphone stand from bestbuy, fortified by a 2lb sandbag

[pexon]

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.

[Rayne]

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.

[shrapneL]

Awesome idea! I'd be interested in a GH stand!

[pexon]

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

[Xenderwind]

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

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Any estimate on the cost?

[pexon]

No idea yet, still looking at designing.

[nogamesplayed]

I'm after a stand I can bolt on to the underside of my table. Can't find one anywhere

[nubbinator]

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?

[Puddsy]

Wall mounted one please. I keep leaving my headset on my desk, where my cat vomits on it.

[SpAmRaY]

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

[HoffmanMyster]

I'm interested, specifically if you could get one of the omega stands made from 10 or 5 sheets of acrylic.

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

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^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?

[pexon]

There is no pressure on the headband, the cans simply rest on the top and allow the cans to retain their natural curvature.

[HoffmanMyster]

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.

[turtle]

In for one if its not too expensive

[MOZ]

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,

[pexon]

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.

[pexon]

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.

[HoffmanMyster]

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.

[pexon]

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 

[pexon]

This is the first design, could be shipped flat pack, with 3x Acrylic rods cut to size, slide in and bang, new stand.

[LechnerDE]

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

[pexon]

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.

[pexon]

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.

[MOZ]

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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.

[pexon]

Very true, a round top bar would be better then, absolutely zero issues with that then!

[MOZ]

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!

[pexon]

Round acrylic top bar! 

[pexon]

I am a little skeptical of the strength of the acrylic for the top though. Perhaps a metal rod would be better?

[MOZ]

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?

[pexon]

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.