Here at HeadRoom, we were born of audiophiles and lived almost exclusively in Audiophiledom for most of our 13-year life. It is in the pages of Stereophile magazine that we have bore heart and soul to the audio enthusiast in order to help them get great headphone sound and in the hopes of consumers bearing open wallet. Here you’ll find some of the fruits of our efforts-- and spoils of our ranting HeadRoom President Tyll Hertsens, who wrote all the ads. This archive is of the last few years of Stereophile ads, and even more are on the way. Missing months indicate a ‘repeat’ of an ad published earlier in the year. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these ads; you can get it here.
2007 Advertisments
January:'Balancing Headphones.'
February:'Balancing Headphones....And your wallet.'
March:'Man, My computer makes a great audio source!'
April:'HeadRoom Balanced Recabling- Gratis!'
June:'Pensive About Pod Partners.'
July:'Five Generations At 30,000 Feet.'
August:'12 Million Portable Audiophile Sources Sold Anually in the United States!'
September:'The Pocket Audiophile'
October:'Space on Your Desk, Money in Your Wallett, Music in Your Head.'
November:'Introducing The Audiophile Desktop'
December:'Desktop Audio System Architecture'
2006 Advertisments
January:'Your private slice of heaven.'
February:'Moving music for audiophiles'
March:'Anatomy of a HeadRoom Desktop Amp.'
June:'A new and improved Airhead and Bithead... Again!'
July:'Buy yer Beyer? You bet!'
September:'Reclaim the inside of your head.'
September:'Reclaim the inside of your head.'
2005 Advertisments
January: 'Hook Up Your Head'
Get Cardas custom headphone cables for your Sennheiser HD650, Sennheiser HD600, Sennheiser HD595, or beyerdynamic DT880.
March: 'A Bit of talk about the BitHead'
Reviewer and press comments about our BitHead. portable headphone amp and USB device.
May: 'To End an Era'
The Coda Amp and Overture DAC, Limited Edition products to finish out HeadRoom’s pre-2005 product line.
June: 'New and Improved'
The introduction of HeadRoom’s new look and brand. Get it Right Between Your Ears!
July: 'Why Bother'
Tyll explains the impetus for HeadRoom’s entirely new product line.
August: 'Micro Stack'
Description & dimension of HeadRoom’s new Micro Amp and Micro DAC, the smallest of our metal-extruded amps.
September: 'Desktop Amp'
The Desktop Amp with DAC is perfect for a work station for total audio convergence.
October: 'Desktop Millett Hybrid Amp'
See the descriptions and features of the Millett Hybrid along with three included tubes.
November: 'Audio Resolution'
Tyll Hertsens, HeadRoom Pres, argues that a reference level headphone system is a necessary component of any high end setup.
December: 'A Perfect Listening Place'
Find it with HeadRoom products: Micro Amp & Micro Bag/Strap, Total BitHead Amp, Desktop Amp & Power Supply, or the Home Balanced Amp.
2004 Advertisements
January: 'Is there hope for old dogs and new tricks'
The many benefits of DMP’s (digital music players) and some of our favorites; the Apple iPod, iRiver iHP100, and Creative Labs Zen NX.
February: 'The Best just got Better'
Introduction of Sennheiser HD650 headphones, along with Sennheiser HD580 & HD600.
April: 'A Gigabunch of Music'
Our favorite DMP’s: Apple iPod; Creative Zen Xtra; Dell DJ; iRiver iHP120; Rio Karma; Digital Innovations Neuros.
June: 'Sorting Headphones'
HeadRoom comprehensively measures headphones and provides these technical specifications on our website.
July: 'A Little Shelter'
The HeadRoom Little amp & Sennheiser HD 280 pro; HeadRoom Little with Premium Module & Sennheiser HD555; HeadRoom Little More Power with Premium Module and Sennheiser HD650 all make great listening partners.
August: 'Getting Ripped Right'
No, not illegal activities. (Well, as long as you aren’t stealing music.) Some tips for ripping your music collection into digital format.
September: 'Refreshing Your Sanctum'
Again, this ad is probably not as bad as it sounds. HeadRoom introduces new electronics modules with information for upgrading.
November: 'Golden Ears'
Some of our favorite products: Etymotic ER6i; Sennheiser PX100; Cardas Headphone cable; Murine’s Ear Wax Remover; HeadRoom Total BitHead.
December: 'Tunes in a Bag'
Carry around all your goods with a HeadRoom carrying case. The Gigabag, Headcase, Minibag, and AirBag featured.
2003 Advertisements
January: 'Where has all the fun gone'
Find fun in audio again with the hobbyist headphone market, and affordability of headphones, and laughing at this hardcore headphone geek.
February: 'And the Answer is'
In answering the question of “What’s the best headphone amp?”; we take a look at the Total AirHead, Supreme, Cosmic, Little, Home, Maxed Out Home, Max & BlockHead. RIP.
March: 'Some things you really must have'
The Sennheiser PX100, PX 200, and Cosmic Traveler highlight a few of the many ways to travel in audiophile bliss.
April: 'A Dedicated Headphone Amp is strongly recommended'
Reviewer Comments on our Cosmic Traveler System, BlockHead balanced amp, and other HeadRoom amps.
June: 'AKG Headphone surround processor: Clearly the leader'
The AKG 999 Surround Processor = cool gizmo = great home theater listening.
July: 'The Headphone wars heat up'
More and more headphone manufacturers are producing truly exceptional cans. Case in point: Beryerdynamic DT880 and Shure E2C in ear monitors.
September: 'Noise canceling headphones...The best for travel?'
Uhhh…generally speaking, no. But read on for some of our favorite traveling cans, including the AKG K271 Studio; Etymotic ER4P; and Sennheiser PXC250.
October: 'HeadRoom amps are something to talk about'
The Little, Cosmic, and Max amps: our thoughts along with some notable reviewers.
November: 'Leave well enough alone.....or not!'
The AirHead undergoes a metamorphosis: we list new features of the AirHead amp and the AirHead system with AirBag.
2002 Advertisments
January: 'And the answer is..'
In answering the question of “What’s the best headphone amp?”; we take a look at the Total AirHead, Supreme, Cosmic, Little, Home, Maxed Out Home, Max & BlockHead. RIP.
March: 'A Bunch of the Best'
Some of our favorite headphones of the day (which would have been as of January ’02.) The include they Sennheiser HD600, Etymotic ER6, Sennheiser HD497 Koss KSC55, AKG K501, and the AKG K1000.
April: 'The world of headphones Exhibit hits the road'
The schedule of the mighty mighty “HeadRoom World of Headphones Tour” of 2002. We are still exhausted; just by looking at this ad.
June: 'Whut's up wit dat'
The HeadRoom Max, Maxed Out Home, and Cosmic headphone amps are Whut’s Up. Dat’s what.
July: 'Your big rig simply isn't complete without a killer headphone system'
This ad is premonitory of messages to come. The BlockHead & friends is a great place to start.
September: 'Oh, Man, you missed it!'
What? An ad about something that’s already happened? (Premonitory again, this won’t be the last time we pull such ridiculous stunts.) Well, see and read all the “World of Headphones Tour” fun here.
October: 'HeadRoom's top ten recommended components
Cosmic Amp; Etymotic ER20 attenuators; Maxed Out Home amp; eMusic.com; Grado SR60; Koss KSC55; PJB-100 MP3 player; AirHead amp; Murine Ear Wax Remover; and Remembrances by Jon Faddis. But you’ll have to click on the ad to learn the rankings.
November: 'Happy 40th Stereophile!...Can you believe it's come to this?
Warning! Gratuitous nudity shot! (…But probably not the type you want to see.)
December: 'Just because nobody knows what you want, Doesn't mean that you shouldn't know what's good for them.
You probably have at least one in your household, Brat, Teeny-Bopper, Nice Guy. AirHead system, Koss KSC55, and Sennheiser RS65 wireless are all things that will do them right.
2001 Advertisments
January: 'Audiophiles are missing out on a good thing'
A lengthy discussion about the benefits of headphone audio, whether it’s part of your big-rig or with a portable player.
February: 'Tube Headphone Amps'
The well-regarded Wheatfield HA-1 & HA-2, as well as the Musical Fidelity X-cans and the Max Amp.
April: 'HeadRoom Challenges the Audiophile Press!
Complete with Typo and all! Our plans of erecting a ‘World of Headphones’ at the upcoming Home Entertainment Show in New York City.
June: 'Headphone Measurements: Why bother.'
This ad explains how and why we are measuring headphones with our friend Fritz.
July: 'A Perfect Excuse for Headphones'
Check out a re-cap of our journey to the Home Entertainment Show, and a lot of fun stuff.
August: 'Sick! Really, Really Sick!'
HeadRoom revolutionizes headphone audio by introducing the BlockHead, a fully balanced headphone amp.
December: 'Get Serious About This Holiday Season'
More verbose reflections about the events of 2001, Madison Avenue, and how to live a life of quality. Somehow, a little advertising to boot, is thrown in the mix.
2000 Advertisments
January: 'Chateau d' HeadRoom Vintage Line'
A more serious ad which is rather out of context for HeadRoom. Featuring the Max, Maxed Out Home, Home, and Cosmic.
February: 'Until someone invents an Eargazmatron'
What the %^&# is that? We’re pretty sure that’s just gross. In the meantime check out HeadRoom’s old product line.
May: 'Audiophiles are missing out on a good thing'
A lengthy discussion about the benefits of headphone audio, whether it’s part of your big-rig or with a portable player.
August: 'When we get it right!'
The more things change, the more they stay the same. HeadRoom revamps our most popular Airhead amp.
September: 'Tube headphone amps.'
The well-regarded Wheatfield HA-1 & HA-2, as well as the Musical Fidelity X-cans and the Max Amp.
December: 'Ten Audiophile Tips for a successful holiday season'
This is a fun and highly educational ad. Stuff like CD players and the latest-n-greatest Personal Jukebox complete with (gasp) 6 GB if internal hard drive!! That was the best life could get back in ’00.
1999 Advertisments
January: 'Your one stop spot'
Big ad, big price list, big ideas about headphones and amplification when we were just small.
March: 'We have a new website'
This was a big deal for us, but compared to today our 1999 website isn’t much. To look for yourself, just go to www.webarchive.org and click on April 28, 1999. (Be patient, it’s slow to load.)
April: 'Portable Audio sinks to new low'
HeadRoom’s Airhead amp, the Obic wastepack, and Airbag, at their cute little gurgling baby stage (and a couple other products that didn’t make it.) You’ll see our current versions of these products are more mature, and not likely to spit up.
June: 'Quick!
Before our website goes away! (huh?) Okay, our website isn’t going anywhere, but surf www.headphone.com to see our cool stuff. Wait, you’re already here, so disregard this message.
August: 'Until someone Invents an Eargazmatron...'
What the %^&# is that? We’re pretty sure that’s just gross. In the meantime check out HeadRoom’s old product line.
October: 'Chateau d' HeadRoom Vintage Line.'
A more serious ad which is rather out of context for HeadRoom. Featuring the Max, Maxed Out Home, Home, and Cosmic.
1998 Advertisments
January: 'Can you make the grade?' A HeadRoom “Pop Quiz
May: 'Your one stop spot'
Big ad, big price list, big ideas about headphones and amplification when we were just small.
July:'Hey Airhead!' The first birth, but not to be last, of the infamous HeadRoom AirHead portable headphone amp.
1997 Advertisments
January:'Headphones to the Max' We really thought we outdid ourselves when we released the Max Amplifier.
April:'Hit the Road or Veg at Home' yeah. Hit the road. Veg at home.
September:'Free Air Guitar...' Can you believe we’ve been giving away FREE air guitars all these years?!
1996 Advertisments
January:'Before you make a headphone purchase, talk to the experts'Traveler Bag anatomy, the classic Home Amp, and Sennheiser HD580 headphones… classic.
July:'Gotta Get a HeadRoom' We all need good headphone stuff somewhere or somewhen.
November:'Headphones To The Max' We really thought we outdid ourselves when we released the Max Amplifier.
1995 Advertisments
January:'It's because your head is so pointed...' Really, this ad is about Grado headphones.
February:'Home Theater that won't mess up your listening room' A Home Amp + cool headphones + Your Home + Your Head = Ahhhh.
March:'May the Sweet Spot be with you' Break Out, Man!
April:'Before you make a headphone purchase, talk to the experts' An interesting read with a little Headroom history.
May:'Do headphones really SUCK?!' A distinctly pleasant headphone listening experience…”?! I say!
June:'Before you make a headphone purchase, talk to the experts' The price list of 1995
September:'Buy the HeadRoom Supreme, and get Sennehiser 414s FREE!' more gratuitous marketing ploys.
1994 Advertisments
January:'We've Changed The Way You'll Listen to Headphones.' Perfect Portables… division of HeadRoom.
March:'Wow!' Yep, more marketing ploys, and a show of thanks for a well received review.
April:'We've changed the way you'll listen to headphones' Reflections on the absence of reflections about JA’s review.
May:'With a Little...You Get a Lot of HeadRoom' The introduction of our Little Amp- soon to be a big star.
June:'Want a Sound Mind?' Tyll yet again expresses himself in the most creative of ways.
July:'People seem to be confused...' A break down of HeadRoom amps… all three of them.
August:'Now that you've got your 3400...'The 3400- the CD player of it’s day.
November:'Dear Audiophile Wife:' A friendly gift giving reminder for the men for the women for the men… in their life.
1993 Advertisments
March:'We've changed the way you'll listen to headphones' The Traveler System at it’s best, and the HeadRoom Crossfeed explained.
June:'Take your listening rom eith you wherever you go' spreadin’ the word about portable headphone listening- and a bit more interesting photography.
June:'We've changed the way you'll listen to headphones' This ad is a rarity; no words!
October:'We've changed the way you'll listen to headphones' An audio infomercial, packed with info.
November:'We've changed the way you'll listen to headphones' What’s the difference between our boxes? Answer here.
December:'Santa May Be Slightly Out of His Mind' The World’s Best Transportable Listening System!