Anyone know where to locate the HP890 for under USD$30 in Malaysia? [ xerx; I PMed you are bout this a while back but haven't received a response.]

I also think that since you could potentially get the W100 shipped to the US for around $350 (that is factoring about $70 bucks shipping) or less. Its a really good deal. Its certainly one of the better headphones for under $300 USD. Just to make a comment. I have listen to quite a few of...

Quote: Originally posted by jbannow These are definitely bumming around in the shops in both Japan and Singapore. If anyone wants a pair finding a local is a good idea. - Jeff I can confirm that there are W2002 fairly readily available for purchase in the Tokyo area. I...

Can anyone tell me where in Malaysia do the Phillips HP890 cost USD$28 dollars?

These were released back in Febuary. I have seen them and tried them on for fit. Unfortunately I didnt get to listen to anything as the headphone rack was turned off so there was no music. Links in japanese. Use Bablefish. http://babelfish.altavista.com/tr it translates specs well...

Quote: Originally posted by che_fox I saw and tried on the W100s, they were excellent sounding. Unfortunately, they are also almost bigger than my whole head! I'm shocked Japanese people came up with something so huge. I would love to walk around wearing those big wooden muffs on my...

Quote: Originally posted by Gluegun You ******** me..... right? the 2002? you sure it wasn't another wooden one from them? It was a W2002. That was the reason I noticed them in the first place. I said hey thats a W2002. WOw hes wearing them to communute? Holy cow.

Quote: Originally posted by che_fox I know the one thing I'll never forget from my stay in Japan is the JINGLES.. the never ending JINGLES! I'll be humming "Biiiku Biiiku Biiiku Bikubiku CAMERA!" til I die. As far as I've found through web searches and inquiries, things like...

Quote: Originally posted by che_fox I'll have to go give them a listen next time I'm in Shinjuku. I know all about the maze of Yodobashi Camera stores, it bends my mind how they're connected together sometimes! I just hope they have a quiet listening area; every time I've been to...

Quote: Originally posted by Gluegun Dude, dont worry about wearing big headphones.... it IS in style... hell, I saw someone with headphones as big as the UR-20's in the hall just today! And these are teenagers, homies, whatever. People don't care if you are wearing headphones--even big...

Did you look at the CD 900ST? Thats the Japan domestic equivalent to the 7506/V6. approx 15,800 yen. In general the Zx00 series (ie Z600,Z700) are pretty dismal for the price. I tried the 900 a while back and they do sound better than the cheaper (marginally) ones but for the price I think...

Its been a while (at least 3 months) since I auditioned both of them. So I can't exactly describe the sound. I do remember if being richer sounding and maybe the sound stage is a little (very little) better. Maybe I will go look at them again one weekend and reevaluate them again. It was...

I have heard both. To me the DX3 does sound noticably better. It better well be to justify the price difference.

allennokisi, Thanks for the info it was quite helpful. What do you think of the large HA50? Have you tried it? They sounded pretty good for me but of course they are a lot more expensive and really overkill since I don't need 5 jacks with 5 independent volume controls.

The AT-HA2 is audio techicas cheapest and smallest amp ($50). It supports 2 headphones but has only one volume control. They are small enough to be protables except that they need to be plugged in. Has anyone head these amps before and what are your opnions? ** whoops posted to the wrong...

Quote: Originally posted by Blighty I believe the R10s can be found in Japan for roughly $2500USD new. Which is proably still quite expensive for most people don't you agree?

Bob, If you provide some information on: you budget what you want to use the headphones for the type of equipment you are going to use with the headphones you listen prefenreces I think you will probably get a better answer to you questions. If you are looking for something in a...

Quote: Originally posted by redshifter tell him to lok for some sony cd-1700. they are fantastic. also i understand the r10 is cheaper there. Chances are he won't be able to find a new CD-1700 for sale. Since he is trying to find the a V6 cheap. I am going to go out on a...

puck, Isn't there a Yodobashi Camera or Laox near where you live? They typically have a headphone rack to let you listen to them. Yodibashi in particular generally have a great selection for you to audition. The newly opened Yodobashi in Osaka has at least 100 phones to try. (I don't know...

Bob, If you go to japan looking for a Sony V6 or 7506 you won't find it under that name. Try looking for the 900ST. They are the domestic versions of the 7506. BTW they are not cheaper than in the states.... a pair will set you back about $115 bucks.