Hey Folks, DROP is looking to hire an Audiophile Product Manager. https://boards.greenhouse.io/drop/jobs/2964222 This role is focused on community analysis, product definition, and product validation. We're looking for applicants with a strong background in these fields, and a strong history...

Firmware updates will be available via forthcoming EQ app, hopefully done by July but I can't control Qualcomm

Not sure if you're speaking broadly, or about our products, but good news, Low Energy is a big focus for the next gen of BT. Believe it's called LE, but it'll enable more cool things in the IOT and TWS world (doesn't do much for quality or interference afaik).

We're waiting on updates from Qualcomm, we had LL working as mentioned but we can't do much about Qualcomm pulling support to revise and roll out new updates. Once Qualcomm delivers new libraries we should be able to update the firmware and restore functionality for whatever they decide to use...

It's got a better chance than most headphones, YMMV, I don't know how hard you head bang. Hasn't fallen off any of our test users.

Yup, you should be fine. Clamping force is stronger here than sony/beats/bose.

Hey, everything we do is based on requests, so if we have a ton of folks coming back to us, after ~40,000 hrs of listening (roughly the battery lifetime), and want replacement batteries, we'll create a solution. Battery replacement for a small fee, designating an authorized repair center, or...

Re Padding, we're adding a layer of very squishy, perforated foam padding in the headband. Re Extension, we're extending the range by 1-2 clicks The team has been working day and night to incorporate these changes while maintaining our fulfillment schedule.

https://headphonereview.com/over-ear/drop-thx-panda-over-ear-wireless-headphones-review/ 9/10 score, gold medal winner.

PSA Dekoni will be showing Panda at Canjam NYC.

We bought the technology, so we own all the existing driver designs (PM-1, PM-2, PM-3) and anything new that's developed on that platform (Panda, etc).

It's a good time if you haven't been, plus there are worse places to spend a weekend than NYC : ) Panda will be with our partner @DekoniAudio

@Warder45 Yes, Panda will be available for sale on Drop later this summer. Not explicitly, we don't have any plans or partners in the DC area. They'll be at Canjam NYC and others TBD. Overall, I wouldn't be worried about the headband point. ~20% of those with units have commented on this...

Coming from an M50, Panda's a whole new world. Would recommend the upgrade if you can afford.

Panda is being manufactured in Taiwan, but sadly no, we can't fulfill directly from the factory. Appreciate your interest in Panda!

Less about modifying the board and more about modifying the firmware with a focus on C to C interface, that's all the detail I can really provide at the moment as we're still experimenting.

Yes, the passive mode is unrelated to the electronics. If you opened Panda and clipped the wires to the battery, you'd be able to use passive mode just fine.

@AlwaysForward More work to do before we can finalize or promise anything, but we've got a prototype working on OSX, Windows, and Android, via C to C connection (doesn't work over USB-A to C cables). Nothing's final and more details to come etc, but looking possible.

Yes, apologies for the confusion, just tested it with three devices, pause/play is enough to switch.

There is, connect to multiple devices and switch between by selecting on the paired device.

Mind PMing me a screenshot? There was an issue with German and Italian addresses this morning that we're just resolving now.

This round of preorders, for units under SN1000, is only accessible for DROP members that requested Panda during the development process. Panda ships to the EU, but if you didn't request Panda on DROP, you'll need to buy when we open the Indiegogo campaign on Monday. Appreciate your interest...

Thanks for your response! You hit on some fun topics that I don't often get to discuss with the community. It's the standard approach for product managers, to think real hard and guess what the community wants. People don't know what they want until you show them right? Unfortunately for...