How much would you pay for aluminum forks?
Jan 2, 2010 at 1:18 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 24
Rhydon

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Im thinking of offering aluminum fork assemblies for all Grado headphones. This is the part that holds the ear cup to the headband, also known as the gimble. I will be manufacturing anodized aluminum versions similar to the RS-1, HP2, and PS1000- but as a user-installable part made to fit any Grado or Alessandro headphone.

Post what you think would be a reasonable price-range for this product.

Also, i welcome any tips or suggestions for the design.


Rhydon



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Jan 2, 2010 at 1:28 AM Post #2 of 24
Totally open ended question. Here's another way to look at it... Calculate your cost per unit to create a finished product, including amortization of tooling and other front end expenses. Double that to determine distributor cost. Double distributor cost to determine end-user cost. Then ask. FWIW, I would be interested in such a product.
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 1:59 AM Post #4 of 24
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Post what you think would be a reasonable price for this product.


One MILLION dollars!

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Seriously, I'd have to agree with Il Mostro's suggestion.

se
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:13 AM Post #7 of 24
Adding $150 for an aesthetic only piece to my HF-2 is too high a price. I certainly wouldn't spend that on lower Grados. At least woodies add to the sound quality as well as look cool.
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:13 AM Post #8 of 24
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Adding $150 for an aesthetic piece to my HF-2 is too high a price. I certainly wouldn't spend that on lower Grados.


TBH, I don't think anyone is willing to spend $150 for what is essentially an accessory unless they own a GS/PS1k.
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:27 AM Post #10 of 24
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Ok, what about under $100?


TBH, that's still pushing it. Unless you can spin some half-believable story that these rods improve the sound by canceling out sound reverberations (
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), it's basically a very expensive aesthetic customization.
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:31 AM Post #11 of 24
It has been suggested that a stronger cup mount lessens vibration and improves SQ- i had read an article about this earlier. However, considering aesthetics only, i had received some interest surrounding this idea earlier from head-fi'ers.
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:32 AM Post #12 of 24
i'd be more interested in some milled L and R blocks with locking screws.
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:36 AM Post #13 of 24
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...Unless you can spin some half-believable story that these rods improve the sound by canceling out sound reverberations (
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Sounds familiar, I think I've heard this song before! Lmao!
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:38 AM Post #14 of 24
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i'd be more interested in some milled L and R blocks with locking screws.


Yeah, those look sweet. Who's headphones are those?

se
 
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:39 AM Post #15 of 24
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Originally Posted by PhaedrusX /img/forum/go_quote.gif
i'd be more interested in some milled L and R blocks with locking screws.


Looks good and functional! Make it around $75 and that's a salable idea.

Ross
 
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