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The Spider E-HEPH-BK01 PowerForce Full Circumaural Headphones - Black are on sale at Newegg for $69.99 shipped:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826278007

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Originally Posted by DemonFox 

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 


Audio Advisor has them on sale for $199:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HMHE300

The 300 is a dynamic can, while the 400 & 500 are orthos.

I know they're orthos, my question has how do they compare against other dynamics in the same price range

The He-300 is not an ortho.

Does anyone here know where I can potentially get a good deal on some HD 800s?

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Originally Posted by DemonFox 


KG your killin me... I know that the 300's aren't Orthos. I was saying I know that the 400 & 500 ARE orthos... Again, my question was how do they compare against other Dynamics in the price range not weather or not they are dynamic or Orthos.

Are there not any HE-300 discussion/comparison threads?? For my money, I'd much rather save a bit more and get the HE-400 over the HE-300 any day of the week.

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Originally Posted by DemonFox 


KG your killin me... I know that the 300's aren't Orthos. I was saying I know that the 400 & 500 ARE orthos... Again, my question was how do they compare against other Dynamics in the price range not weather or not they are dynamic or Orthos.

I heard them once, unfortunately after I heard the HE-400. I think you would be disappointed overall, after having the He-400s

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Originally Posted by Mcberto 

Does anyone here know where I can potentially get a good deal on some HD 800s?

It's very very unlikely. I haven't seen a deal in a long time on these. I think sennheiser is running a tight grip on their pricing. They beefed up marketing and locked the price! Ouch for the audiophile world. For the same price tag, I'd suggest getting the HE-6 and a good speaker amp or the LCD-2 and good headphone amp. I think either combination would beat the HD800.

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Originally Posted by DemonFox 

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 


The He-300 is not an ortho.

KG your killin me... I know that the 300's aren't Orthos. I was saying I know that the 400 & 500 ARE orthos... Again, my question was how do they compare against other Dynamics in the price range not weather or not they are dynamic or Orthos.

DF--you're killing me!  They = more than one.  It = one (in this case the HE-300).  Regardless, good luck in getting an answer.  Can't help with that, as I have not heard the HE-300.

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Originally Posted by DemonFox 

Has anyone seen any deals on the HE-300's?? And how do they compare to the rest of the competition in the same price range?? I loved the HE-400's and am saving up for the 500 but was very curious how the 300 sounds and at $249 on paper they look like a great deal

I thought this was a great review on the HE-300

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

DF--you're killing me!  They = more than one.  It = one (in this case the HE-300).  Regardless, good luck in getting an answer.  Can't help with that, as I have not heard the HE-300.

Amen, my friend.  Thanks for setting the singular / plural issues straight.    Also, we can't forget that it's "they're" not "there."  See, this thread can serve as a good source for some free edumaction, too. 

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Originally Posted by Mcberto 

Does anyone here know where I can potentially get a good deal on some HD 800s?

$1100 ("Refurb")

Their overview states sennheiser provides the full two year warranty on these. Not sure if it comes with everything a new pair includes, though

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Originally Posted by Mcberto 

Does anyone here know where I can potentially get a good deal on some HD 800s?

I would keep in eye out on the FS forums here, I've seen them as low as 800. 1100 refurbished is not much of a deal and I don't think the HD 800s are even worth their steep MSRP. But 800 is fair and I see them rather often for sale here.

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Originally Posted by DemonFox 

Has anyone seen any deals on the HE-300's?? And how do they compare to the rest of the competition in the same price range?? I loved the HE-400's and am saving up for the 500 but was very curious how the 300 sounds and at $249 on paper they look like a great deal

I thought this was a great review on the HE-300

He almost had me until the end, when he said that he preferred the sound of the HE-300 over the HE-500.

I also disagree with his descriptions of the sound signature of its more expensive siblings.  Contrary to his description, the HE-500 is very neutral can.  In that regard see also:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-57-headphones-compared-update-hifiman-he-400-added-12-24-12#user_HE500