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 #1,761,542 yes, it will beat the headphone up with a belt 21
wijnandsj t1_j7ugg20 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 2:23 PM #1,761,559 Not likely. Unless it;s developed a defect over the years resulting in a short circuit. 10
halfanothersdozen t1_j7utjgr wrote on February 9, 2023 at 3:53 PM #1,762,309 If you drop it from a sufficient height it will probably have enough momentum to do damage, sure 12
Unstalch OP t1_j7uun9f wrote on February 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM #1,762,379 Replying to halfanothersdozen (#1,762,309) I meant "harm". Sorry for not being a native −1−
cooperboss t1_j7vt2ue wrote on February 9, 2023 at 7:36 PM #1,764,459 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. 4
LyKosa91 t1_j7vu08q wrote on February 9, 2023 at 7:41 PM #1,764,514 Only if you use the walkman to bludgeon the headphones... Which I'd advise against 1
oratory1990 t1_j7vx1id wrote on February 9, 2023 at 7:59 PM #1,764,696 Very unlikely. If it‘s not damaged, most certainly not. 3
DWW256 t1_j7vzqxa wrote on February 9, 2023 at 8:15 PM #1,764,848 Replying to Unstalch (#1,762,379) "Damage" is an equally valid term, the reply was just a joke. You're good. 13
szakee t1_j7ug6m4 wrote
yes, it will beat the headphone up with a belt