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The Sound Professionals ATH-AD700 reconditioned, $69.99

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-AD700

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Originally Posted by Fhurricane 

Massdrop not happening per other authorized dealer

 

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=57249604&postcount=55

Wow, think he was a little angry?? At least HIFIMAN came out right away and announced that they weren't going to do it instead of leading them on. And lets be honest, they are by far one of the fairest in the business when it comes to quality top to bottom and price. HE-400 sound as good as some $1000 headphones and the HE-500 is even better than that!! Dude needs to chill and find another hobby if he thinks that every company needs to bend to his will and play by his rules. That's like me getting mad at Ferrari because they make their cars to expensive and only rich D-bags can afford them and that's not fair but in reality I just wish I was a rich D-Bag and that's what I'm really upset about. If you really want them then do like we all do. Save up until you can afford them... Or max out your credit card and pay for them later :)

Either way more importantly, quit crying and chill out...

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Originally Posted by anoxy 

lol at frivolously rich. I'm a college student with a part-time job, so barely any income aside from financial aid loans. And I still manage to buy nice audio gear because I love music and choose to make it a priority over other things. Same way I choose to spend money on quality food rather than buy new clothes all the time or what have you.

Exactly

MS400 price is back down again. Not as low as last month but still not bad at all. $138 new from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Phiaton-MS-400-Carbon-Headphones/dp/B001EUE6AK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359606796&sr=8-1&keywords=MS400

Radio Shack in the Boise Towne Square Mall had a pair of M80s for sale. I thought they sounded ok until the bloated bass came stumbling in all drunk and sloppy. The ear cups are also pretty small even for normal ears, not uncomfortable, just small.

I think you ought to ask whether the $400 headphones sound as good as the $1000 headphones or rather that the $1000 headphones sound as bad as the $400 headphones. Big difference. 

As long as the HE-400 is hyped up the way it is, there is no need for discounts. An unfortunate reality for the consumer. The only serious competition within this price range is the HD 650 which has been around for years and comes with its own pricey amplification requirements and perhaps the AKG lines which also don't compete directly with regards to sound signature. 

This problem has been exacerbated since the cease of the D5000, because that was the closest thing to the HE-400. Now it's unjustifiably expensive new or used.

Ergo, only after real competition arrives at the $400 price point can we expect see any price reductions.  

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Originally Posted by jiggahwhat 

I think you ought to ask whether the $400 headphones sound as good as the $1000 headphones or rather that the $1000 headphones sound as bad as the $400 headphones. Big difference. 

 

As long as the HE-400 is hyped up the way it is, there is no need for discounts. An unfortunate reality for the consumer. The only serious competition within this price range is the HD 650 which has been around for years and comes with its own pricey amplification requirements and perhaps the AKG lines which also don't compete directly with regards to sound signature. 

 

This problem has been exacerbated since the cease of the D5000, because that was the closest thing to the HE-400. Now it's unjustifiably expensive new or used.

 

Ergo, only after real competition arrives at the $400 price point can we expect see any price reductions.  

Philips Fidelio X1 was looking like a good competitor - But availability is an issue, and they are selling the AV business to Funai Japan

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Originally Posted by dodgy 

eBay seller larrys-deals has AKG K702 65th Anniversary for $409 buy it now. There are 3 left. The buy it now price used to be $499.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271144253608

F*&^%$#&*&^%$#*&^%CK 

and I just got Offered Golden circle tickets to RHCP for $60 a pop

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Originally Posted by TrollDragon 


And then a woman shows up on scene...

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This is truth, much to much money on the lady, but I managed to get her a pair of white (she finds it prettier) M50s for 100 new in box so that worked out well...

wwstereo.com

15% off with code:  SAVE15 

Today only

This is a reputable high end audio retailer with a very nice showroom I have visited and they have a nice headphone selection.

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Originally Posted by dodgy 

eBay seller larrys-deals has AKG K702 65th Anniversary for $409 buy it now. There are 3 left. The buy it now price used to be $499.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271144253608

to buy or not to buy... this is the great question!

AudioTechnica ATH-AD700 Factory Reconditioned for $69.99 and Free Shipping at Sound Professionals

http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-AD700
 

Anyone think, its a good buy?

it's a warm deal at best