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Evolution of the Headphones

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  • First Headphones

    First Headphones
    The first truly successful headphones were developed in 1910 by Nathaniel Baldwin.

  • The DT-48’s

    The DT-48’s
    The DT-48’s were created by a german company called Beyerdynamic and were the first to be patented.

  • The K120’s

    The K120’s
    In 1948, AKG produced their first pair of headphones, the K120’s, that were so popular that the company made was only dedicated to audio.

  • The Koss SP-3´s

    The Koss SP-3´s
    The music John C. Koss Koss SP-3 designed the first Stereo Headphones

  • Increased sales

    Increased sales
    Increase sales of records and headphones.

  • The ESP-6’s

    The ESP-6’s
    The ESP-6’s were lighter and with less sound distortion that the Koss SP-3´.

  • The Walkman

    The Walkman
    In 1979 Sony created the Walkman and the need for mobility for their new headphones MDL-3L2's, which were lighter and smaller.

  • Earbuds or Earphones

    Earbuds or Earphones
    In 1980 appear the Earbuds or Earphones, that were more modern and cheaper.

  • Custom Headphones

    Custom Headphones
    Skullcandy were the first to create custom headphones with different designs.

  • Wooden Headphones

    Wooden Headphones
    In recent times, companies are using new materials to make headphones like high quality wood.

  • Modern headphones

    Modern headphones
    This are modern earbuds that cost $999.99 USD.