The IEM/Portable Headphones Deal Alerts Thread - Closed! Use the Deals Thread III instead.
Aug 17, 2012 at 2:54 PM Post #5,376 of 9,235
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I suppose considering their current "August Headphone Month" sale is pretty underwhelming, it could of been worse. At least it wasn't hello kitty again.

LOL exactly! partly why i wasnt even expecting the UE700. I was a bit disappointed with their selection of headphones. As tempting as these are at 95 i think im just going to stick with my Westone 3 and pass on this deal.
 
Aug 18, 2012 at 3:03 AM Post #5,378 of 9,235
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Gratitudes Retail for $229
Yao Retails for $199
 
I would imagine its a marketing thing. $30 difference in retail. 
 
Anyways, seems like a decent deal. IMHO.

 
I am guessing it's because Gratitude has iphone mic/controls, and tuned differently (endorsed by Earth Wind & Fire, versus Yao Ming).
 
Aug 18, 2012 at 4:03 AM Post #5,379 of 9,235
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Tempting...I bought the refurbished Turbine Pros for $50 through Monster's outlet site and they held up for a bit but the plug just went sour on mine after about 5 months of heavy daily use. In comparison, I had a brand new pair of Pro Golds last about a year and a half after the same heavy treatment. So my only suggestion is to consider that if you get a refurb, you could be getting one with a fair amount of wear already on the plug, assuming they don't put new plugs on all their refurbs.
 
The Klipsch S4A I just bought seems flimsy in comparison so I'm going to take it back and I did manage to wear out the music control button on a Sony MDR-EX38.This time I'm going with another set of new Turbine Pros with the 1-time replacement warranty. I really enjoy the sound and form factor and the isolation of the Turbine line for heavy everyday use. 
 
Aug 19, 2012 at 2:01 PM Post #5,381 of 9,235
Klipsch X10i
$199
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_714X10I/Klipsch-Image-X10i.html?search=x10i&tp=36775
 
Any other reputable retailer has these for retail $350. Yes - the X10 without iphone controls can be had a lot cheaper, but the controls are a MUST for me.
 
Aug 19, 2012 at 8:02 PM Post #5,382 of 9,235
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Klipsch X10i
$199
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_714X10I/Klipsch-Image-X10i.html?search=x10i&tp=36775
 
Any other reputable retailer has these for retail $350. Yes - the X10 without iphone controls can be had a lot cheaper, but the controls are a MUST for me.

 
Amazon has it for $199 with free shipping.
 

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