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By tapping into data and insights from passionate people, Drop creates audiophile gear you can’t find anywhere else—from headphones and IEMs to DACs, amps, and more. At Drop, you can connect with audiophiles around the world, share tips and insights, and shop together for cool products that fuel your interests.
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New Release - AKG K181 DJ Ultimate Edition, launching on Massdrop
Hey Everyone, In the past 6 months or so, Massdrop has been able to offer some really cool AKG products. The K7XX was an ground breaking open-back collaboration between AKG, Massdrop, and our community. The K553 was a neat closed-back can that did a lot right at the price. With these two products, I feel we’ve covered a lot of ground regarding home/stationary use headphones. I’m excited to announce that later on this week (of May 19th), we’ll be launching the AKG K181 DJ Ultimate Edition headphone, a portable on-ear that’s got a few interesting tricks up its sleeve. Its predecessor, the AKG K181 DJ, did a lot right but mostly flew under the radar (I’d never heard of the product before AKG brought it to our...
New release - the AKG K553 Pro - featuring a killer Massdrop deal
Roughly 4 months ago, I had a chance to demo a new headphone from AKG. Well, not exactly a new headphone..... but rather a new configuration called the K7XX, sold exclusively by Massdrop. I posted my thoughts HERE and the thread soon grew to hundreds of pages. Response from most people seems very positive, especially considering the price. I've seen several seasoned AKG veterans (who certainly have more experience with the AKG 7-series variations than I do) proclaim the K7XX as a superior value - that it's very similar or maybe identical to the 65th Anniversary Edition, at a far lower price. What's not to like? That model is still available (for the moment), but AKG and Massdrop aren't sitting still. They've...
New Release! The K7XX Massdrop First Edition - an exclusive from Massdrop and AKG
AKG and Massdrop have partnered together to bring you the AKG K7XX
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Massdrop Fostex TR-X00 Ebony
Massdrop + Fostex TRX00 Ebony Muscular Sound!
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Deciding between HD6xx, HD58x or any other?
I currently have the DT 990 pro which I'm very happy with (sound-wise), however, the issue I'm having is the earpads. When I first got them, my ears slightly touched the inside, but I thought it would go away when I wore them in, but they didn't, it has only gotten worse. I looked at some bigger...
- ImBenny
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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[HELP] CTH Crackling/static when turning volume knob
Hello everyone,
Hopefully this is the right place to post this.. if not I apologize in advance - thank you for understanding.
I'm a proud and happy owner of an MASSDROP X ALEX CAVALLI TUBE HYBRID AMP and I'm loving it so far - have had it for about two months.
The only "problem" I've...
- galexem
- Thread
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
[SOLD] WTS - Massdrop x THX AAA 789
SOLD
Very close to new. Minimal sign of use. Includes the box, power cable, etc as shown in the photos. Asking $275 shipped to anywhere in the lower 48 states. Only form of payment accepted is PayPal G&S. Have a lot of confirmed trades on various forums on the internet but most importantly have...
- dazKewl
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Amplification For Sale / Trade
Massdrop Sennheiser HD 58X NIB
Brand new in box, never used. I'm willing to deliver/meet-up in Northern NJ or parts of NYC.
- Baba booey
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Headphones for Sale / Trade
PENDING //.FS: NIB Massdrop Sennheiser HD 6XX
Greetings, I have had this pair in the unopened box for several months. I had also bought a pair of the AudioQuest Nighthawks at the same time, listen to the nighthawks and decided to leave the Senns. alone...I have since moved into uiems (full bore), and don't listen to the nighthawks anymore...
- LostnAmerica
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Headphones for Sale / Trade
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About the Sennheiser HD 6XX and HD 58X..
Hello all!
I've just purchased the ALEX CAVALLI TUBE HYBRID AMP and GRACE DESIGN STANDARD DAC. I have always been into audio, but never really pulled the trigger. I was looking to pair the two with the SENNHEISER HD 58X JUBILEE HEADPHONES, so I purchased them too.
Sometimes I feel extremely...
- galexem
- Thread
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Ether CX (Mint Condition) >> SOLD
Selling my mint condition Ether CX bought new from Drop last Christmas. I let them burn in for 100 hrs as Dan Clark recommends. Mint condition and work perfectly. Come with all included accessories (all the tuning pads, XLR cable with adapter, cleaning cloth and instructions) AND I will throw in...
- Seijuro
- Thread
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Headphones for Sale / Trade
**SOLD** Massdrop Cavalli CTH Amplifier with Extra Tubes and 28V Acopian Linear Power Supply
This is a very nice Massdrop Cavalli CTH Amplifier with all original items and carton, plus extra Genalex Gold Lion and Mullard (NOS) tubes, and an Acopian linear power supply that provides a nice "black" background beyond the pedestrian, stock switching power supply's performance.
The Gold...
- 4nradio
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- Replies: 2
- Forum: Amplification For Sale / Trade
FS-Koss Massdrop ESP/95X electrostat headphones with Stax CPC-1
Up for your consideration is the incredible Koss ESP/95x electrostatic headphones. I am the 2nd owner but the first owner barely used them. I got them about 2 months ago and they have been my main headphone for most of that time. They have been used almost every day since. With EQ these are...
- Asahi Templar
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Headphones for Sale / Trade
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Drop + NuForce Move Wireless IEMs
Massdrop x HIFIMAN HE-35X
Massdrop x NuForce Stride
CustomArt FIBAE - Massdrop Edition
Massdrop X Fostex Tx0
Massdrop x MEE audio Planamic In-Ear Monitors
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UPDATE! CAPACITY RAISE! - SF meet Saturday Nov. 7th - We have a venue and date! It's really happening! CAPACITY RAISE!! WE CAN TAKE 20 MORE PEOPLE!
I'll be arriving early in the afternoon. Excited to check out everyone's stuff!
- ichiboy
- Post #321
- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
3 Pin Dual XLR Female to 4 Pin XLR Adapter Male (where to find?)
Hello all,
In advance: I apologize if this has been discussed before. I did my best to search around on Google & Head-fi, but the discussion on this has been sparse--at least in my findings.
I'm going to be picking up an Oppo HA-1 and I currently have an AD2000 with a dual 3 pin balanced...
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Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread
These are definitely not rework or resold units.
The shipping time is low on these units because they are part of a large batch that went directly into the store.
Typically the first drops are smaller batches and would not be available for immediate shipping.
- tdogzthmn
- Post #290
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
Sansui Integrated with Headphones
I did spend another $500 to have mine brought up to spec. by a qualified repair shop. I highly recommend doing so if the amp has never been serviced before otherwise you're not going to be getting the most from these vintage amps.
I also love the amp has two phono inputs for both my turntables!
- tdogzthmn
- Post #5
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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DROP is Hiring, Audiophile Product Manager
Hey Folks,
DROP is looking to hire an Audiophile Product Manager.
https://boards.greenhouse.io/drop/jobs/2964222
This role is focused on community analysis, product definition, and product validation.
We're looking for applicants with a strong background in these fields, and a strong history...
- WillBright
- Post #1
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
DROP + THX Panda Announcement
Firmware updates will be available via forthcoming EQ app, hopefully done by July but I can't control Qualcomm
- WillBright
- Post #439
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Drop + THX Panda headphones Listening Day
Unfortunately, units won't be shipping till later in Q1.
P.S: But we may or may not have special something for those planning to attend. ;)
- amekan47
- Post #3
- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
Drop + THX Panda headphones Listening Day
Happy new (y)ears everyone!
For years, the Audiophile community has wanted an audiophile quality set of cans with wireless capabilities, but these have historically been mutually exclusive qualities.
In 2020, Drop is changing that.
We are happy to announce the official launch of the Drop +...
- amekan47
- Post #1
- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers