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Old 02-19-2008, 03:31 PM   #281 (permalink)
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I have not had HD280's in a long time, but at least from memory, I think the HFI-780's are better. However, I think the HD280's are under-rated around here, generally.
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I have not had HD280's in a long time, but at least from memory, I think the HFI-780's are better. However, I think the HD280's are under-rated around here, generally.
haha, now we need to see what happens when the 780s are recabled.
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Old 02-19-2008, 05:56 PM   #283 (permalink)
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Well, I couldn't hold off any longer and just placed an order for them.

I pray these are to my liking especially since I bought from a place that doesn't accept headphone returns and my post count isn't high enough to sell them here.

I may just have to stay away from this thread for several days to prevent coming across any unfavorable impressions before I get them.

Do these 'phones really go through so many distinct phases before finally settling down? That's just a bit unsettling if I'm not sure of the final product. I remember after several weeks with my K501 I heard them change in a second and the shrillness went away and that was the only time they changed.
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Old 02-19-2008, 06:05 PM   #284 (permalink)
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Start posting! :^)

From all reports they should be good sounding but then we all have different expectations and needs.
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Old 02-19-2008, 06:14 PM   #285 (permalink)
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Who thinks they may have found the best price (delivered in USA) -- what price, and from where?
So others may jump on the FOTM bandwagon....
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yeah, post that best price and get the wagon moving. . . . I can't wait for next month! :^)
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Originally Posted by Torzwo View Post
I pray these are to my liking especially since I bought from a place that doesn't accept headphone returns and my post count isn't high enough to sell them here.
Just hang around member's lounge and post three times a day in silly threads like "what are you drinking (listening, eating, etc.) right now" or "what you bought lately" and countless other threads in similar fashion.

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Or you could just tell us what you ate here. I mean, you have to eat to have the energy to listen, right?? :^)
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Im very curious about the Ultrasone sound. I currently have the W1000 which I really enjoy. Maybe the something from the Ultrasone family will fill the desire for a closed thicker sound can for trance, movies and gaming. Is the HFI780 a good place start?
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Second day of burn in with the hfi 780's and I slipped them on and was hearing Moody Blues - In Search of the Lost Chord MFSL last track.....

Dang! When they all harmonized together singing Aum!!!! I just had a eargasm! hahahaha tripped me out! Sounds so luscious and if these Can's get better hmmm....
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