[Stratos24]

I was seriously going for the TH-610 but the massdrop TH-X00 Purplehearts look just too lovely to ignore.  The only downside is there are not expected to ship till August.  My Philips X2's will certainly hold my attention till then.  Looking forward to comparing the sound signature of these two hps.

 

[obsidyen]

I was seriously going for the TH-610 but the massdrop TH-X00 Purplehearts look just too lovely to ignore.  The only downside is there are not expected to ship till August.  My Philips X2's will certainly hold my attention till then.  Looking forward to comparing the sound signature of these two hps.

Th-610 has detachable cable though. I think that's a nice feature.

 

[Drizz1e]

The cost of the X00 + detachable cable mod is likely to still be cheaper than the TH610.

 

[DavidA]

Th-610 has detachable cable though. I think that's a nice feature.

And since they used the same connector's as HD-600/650 the cable will be easier to find

  The cost of the X00 + detachable cable mod is likely to still be cheaper than the TH610.

+1, if you can DIY the cost of SMC connectors is $15 a pair.

 

[obsidyen]

The cost of the X00 + detachable cable mod is likely to still be cheaper than the TH610.

I think TH-610 will sound different, probably better than TH-X00. Besides by doing cable mod, you will void warranty.

 

[casper3127]

I think these new cans will sound something closer to that Denon sound between the AH-D5000 and the D7000s. They have to somehow distinguish their own cans to the "limited" series from Massdrop. The short 1.2mt detachable cable will be of course another plus. ☺

 

[mysticstryk]

I think these new cans will sound something closer to that Denon sound between the AH-D5000 and the D7000s. They have to somehow distinguish their own cans to the "limited" series from Massdrop. The short 1.2mt detachable cable will be of course another plus. ☺

 
Why not just a refinement of the regular th600?  Would seem likely considering the naming and the impressions of the th900 mk2.

 

[casper3127]

That would be a win-win choice for sure!! ☺

 

[lugnut]

Hope this is not the real price ! 
http://stereo.vn/theo-xu-huong/fostex-th610-chinh-thuc-ra-mat-sau-nhieu-don-doan-gia-157-trieu-dong.html

 

[DavidA]

  Hope this is not the real price ! 
http://stereo.vn/theo-xu-huong/fostex-th610-chinh-thuc-ra-mat-sau-nhieu-don-doan-gia-157-trieu-dong.html

couldn't find any price on the link, also can't understand the language

 

[obsidyen]

  couldn't find any price on the link, also can't understand the language

I used Google Translate, it says price will be 80000 Yen which is roughly USD 730.

 

[DavidA]

  I used Google Translate, it says price will be 80000 Yen which is roughly USD 730.

ouch

 

[casper3127]

That makes around 650€... Not cheap!!

 

[yellowbirdfly]

Personally heard from Fostex rep, price will be the same as TH-600 ($599).

 

[obsidyen]

  Personally heard from Fostex rep, price will be the same as TH-600 ($599).

When is it going on sale?..