[up late]

i'm not an attorney nor an engineer but i wouldn't pass judgement on the se-m1 based on an influential critic's review and without having heard it for myself. that looks highly unlikely for the foreseeable future unfortunately, so i'll continue to keep an open mind about it despite what the objective measurements indicate. i have heard the utopia however, and was very impressed by it. as for the measurements, well they also look very impressive to me with one notable exception that the manufacturer is investigating according to innerfidelity.

 

[Karlg]

My final assertion/evaluation on the pioneer sem 1......she reveals nuances and the most delicate instrumentation otherwise hidden than any other headphone in my collection...
I say BOLDLY that she's worth EVERY penny and more.
Truly a masterpiece!!
Just for clarification, i own 95%of the audiophile referenced TOTL headphones on the market today minus staxes.

 

[Beng Yeow]

Karlg, agreed! and it is the capabilities of the SE-Master 1 that led me to pre-order the SE-Monitor 5 earlier this week.

 

[Karlg]

Karlg, agreed! and it is the capabilities of the SE-Master 1 that led me to pre-order the SE-Monitor 5 earlier this week.

Please share a link as they're not availability in the state for preorder

 

[Beng Yeow]

Please share a link as they're not availability in the state for preorder

I bought it through Rakuten via a 3rd party forwarding service. Not sure if they ship to the states.

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/e-earphone/4573243091310/

 

[LaCuffia]

I think the Monitor5 comes out next week in Japan. I suppose there will be import sites that would allow shipping to the US. It looks really cool but not in the market now for closed as I pre-ordered the Aeon a couple of months ago. I might have waited had I known about the Monitor5. Comes with both velour and leather type pads too so you probably get slightly different sound signatures.

Hopefully marketing campaign and availability in US is better than what they did for the Master1. It's a shame the Master1 was not promoted properly.

 

[thasneakershop]

I think the Monitor5 comes out next week in Japan. I suppose there will be import sites that would allow shipping to the US. It looks really cool but not in the market now for closed as I pre-ordered the Aeon a couple of months ago. I might have waited had I known about the Monitor5. Comes with both velour and leather type pads too so you probably get slightly different sound signatures.

Hopefully marketing campaign and availability in US is better than what they did for the Master1. It's a shame the Master1 was not promoted properly.

its usually hard for them since it costs so much and its easier and they will get more sales overseas.

 

[Karlg]

I bought it through Rakuten via a 3rd party forwarding service. Not sure if they ship to the states.

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/e-earphone/4573243091310/

Thank you!
Try the sony z1r if you haven't that is....they're really good but definitely not in the same league as the pioneer sem1....
Closed V Open headphones

 

[buzzlulu]

PLEASE give some feedback on the Monitor5
While my main Can is the Utopia I am in need of a closed back. While I had the Z1R in house for a long demo twice - in the end they went back. I really liked them however there was perhaps a bit too much energy put out by those massive drivers. It was trapped due to the tight seal and created a touch of discomfort. I still might return to them as I need a closed back pair which does not leak and does not let in sound from the wives tv watching.

I have been waiting to see how these new Pioneers do

 

[Beng Yeow]

Thank you!
Try the sony z1r if you haven't that is....they're really good but definitely not in the same league as the pioneer sem1....
Closed V Open headphones

Sony does good products but their marketing and sales team sucks big time, will be a while before I buy anything from Sony.

 

[Beng Yeow]

PLEASE give some feedback on the Monitor5
While my main Can is the Utopia I am in need of a closed back. While I had the Z1R in house for a long demo twice - in the end they went back. I really liked them however there was perhaps a bit too much energy put out by those massive drivers. It was trapped due to the tight seal and created a touch of discomfort. I still might return to them as I need a closed back pair which does not leak and does not let in sound from the wives tv watching.

I have been waiting to see how these new Pioneers do

Please look out for them at https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/pioneers-new-totl-closed-back-se-monitor-5-headphones.850957

 

[Sarnia]

PLEASE give some feedback on the Monitor5
While my main Can is the Utopia I am in need of a closed back. While I had the Z1R in house for a long demo twice - in the end they went back. I really liked them however there was perhaps a bit too much energy put out by those massive drivers. It was trapped due to the tight seal and created a touch of discomfort. I still might return to them as I need a closed back pair which does not leak and does not let in sound from the wives tv watching.

I have been waiting to see how these new Pioneers do

I'd recommend trying the Aeon for a closed back.

 

[buzzlulu]

Ok thank you - ah yes yet another thread
I will be on the lookout for some reviews
Curious to know if any US based sellers will stock these

Here is a left field question
Any comparisons or speculation between these new Pioneers, or the new Aeons

AND

B&W P7 wireless???

 

[Sarnia]

Ok thank you - ah yes yet another thread
I will be on the lookout for some reviews
Curious to know if any US based sellers will stock these

Here is a left field question
Any comparisons or speculation between these new Pioneers, or the new Aeons

AND

B&W P7 wireless???

The Aeons are made in the US.

 

[buzzlulu]

Thanks however when I inquired about US retailers stocking I was referring to the new Pioneers