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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.

Drop's Latest Announcements

Drop + Grell OAE1 Headphones

Drop and Grell Audio are excited to announce the new OAE1 as a followup to the OAE1 Signature launched earlier this year.

The Signature model was an introductory version of the OAE1, limited to 1000 units. We are now ready to release the standard OAE1 to a broader audience—with a few small but important changes.

Cosmetically, the standard OAE1 model features a more subdued black finish and large Left and Right indicators inside the earcups to help with orientation and placement. Functionally, the clamping force of the headband has been reduced for a slightly more relaxed fit and a single sided 6.3 mm TRS cable with an indicator stripe to help reduce cable insertion errors will be included as well.

OAE1’s most important feature, however—the sound—will be staying the same. Tuning of the OAE1 is identical to the original OAE1 Signature model.

Latest Head-Fi.org Content About Drop

Drop Ether CX - Dan Clark Audio/ MrSpeakers Owners Thread

I couldn't find a real thread on these, so I started one. The closed back planar magnetic Ether CX ($900) was launched in 2019 and is still available from Drop and on Amazon in 2025. It is a collaboration between Drop and Dan Clark Audio, formerly known as MrSpeakers. Based on MrSpeakers...

ardilla
Thread
Monday at 7:49 AM
Replies: 2
Forum: Headphones (full-size)

Drop + Campfire Audio Darkstar

Drop + Campfire Audio Darkstar earphones

Ichos
Head Gear
May 2, 2025
Reviews: 1
Avg rating: 4
Comments: 0
Category: Universal Fit

It's back! Drop + GRELL OAE1 Headphones

Drop and Grell Audio are excited to announce the new OAE1 as a followup to the OAE1 Signature launched earlier this year. The Signature model was an introductory, collectors version of the OAE1, limited to 1000 units. We are now ready to release the standard OAE1 to a broader audience—with a...

DROP
Thread
Nov 13, 2024
Replies: 12
Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals

Best upgrade for the Drop x xDuoo TA-84 OTL Tube Amplifier

Before I start this review I just want to clarify that a pair of the PS Vane Horizon EL-84 and a pair of the PS Vane Horizon 12AU7 were won in a competition on Facebook and later sent to me by PS Vane themselves from China. This is not a paid nor sponsored review so all of the thoughts are mine...

eddiewang
Thread
Nov 7, 2024
Replies: 1
Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations

Drop + xDuoo TA-84

All-tube OTL headphone amplifier with USB DAC

Ichos
Head Gear
Feb 1, 2024
Reviews: 1
Avg rating: 4
Comments: 1
Category: Desktop Amps

Drop + SMSL HO150X / Linear headphone amplifier

This is a dedicated thread for discussing about the Drop + SMSL HO150X headphone amplifier. Let's start with the Drop + SMSL HO150X world premiere review. Feel free to comment and discuss.

Ichos
Thread
Oct 24, 2023
Replies: 0
Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)

Drop + SMSL HO150X

DROP + SMSL HO150X LINEAR HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

Ichos
Head Gear
Oct 24, 2023
Reviews: 2
Avg rating: 5
Comments: 4
Category: Desktop Amps

Announcing the Battlestations Community on Drop

Hey Head-Fi - big things going on at Drop that we wanted to share here as well. :) We've just launched a new community, Battlestations—the first new community for us in a few years. To cut to the chase, this new Battlestations community will allow us to feature products outside of the two...

DROP
Thread
Jun 14, 2023
Replies: 2
Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals

Drop + Ultrasone Signature X

Closed back headphones with great bass response

Ichos
Head Gear
May 15, 2023
Reviews: 1
Avg rating: 4
Comments: 1
Category: Over-Ear

Take Back Your Tax Promo

Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Or so you thought. We can’t grant you immortality, but we can grant you a refund. It’s time to Take Back Your Tax. TLDR; no sales taxes for the next two weeks + free international shipping! If you know, you know... In the US, Tax Day is just a few...

DROP
Thread
Apr 11, 2023
Replies: 4
Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals

Drop Product Reviews:

Drop + Campfire Audio Darkstar

Average Head-Fi Rating: 4

Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones

Average Head-Fi Rating: 4

Hifiman R7DX JM Edition Mod

Average Head-Fi Rating: 4.33333

Drop + SMSL HO150X

Average Head-Fi Rating: 4.5

Drop + xDuoo TA-84

Average Head-Fi Rating: 4

Drop + Ultrasone Signature X

Average Head-Fi Rating: 4

Drop's Classifieds Listings

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tdogzthmn

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Sennheiser HD 600 Impressions Thread

My first experience with "synergy" happened when I got a Bottlehead Crack to pair with my HD600. I had been previously using a Millet Hybrid MiniMax which was a very decent amp at the time. However when I got the Crack up and running it was as if a whole new sonic realm had opened up. The...

tdogzthmn
Post #24,239
Jun 4, 2025
Forum: Headphones (full-size)

AKG K340 Electrostatic Phones

One amp that might be worth consideration is the Enleum HPA-23RM. It has a separate headphone output which emphasizes current. I've tested the precursor amp which was the Bakoon HPA-01 which seems to has a similar circuit. It did an excellent job with my K340, better than most other headphone...

tdogzthmn
Post #1,202
May 31, 2025
Forum: Headphones (full-size)

HoffmanMyster

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Drop + Ultrasone Signature X Headphones Discussion

Oh, no doubt. Open is almost always going to sound better. For those working in an office / shared space, or wanting to block out environmental noise though, closed back can bring its own share of benefits. I view these and other premium closed backs as filling that niche and need.

HoffmanMyster
Post #7
Nov 23, 2022
Forum: Headphones (full-size)

Drop + Ultrasone Signature X Headphones Discussion

I'd like to introduce our latest collab, the Drop + Ultrasone Signature X. This is our first collab with the German brand Ultrasone, who've been around for quite some time. They are known mainly in Europe for their professional DJ headphones and some uber high-end models like the Edition 10...

HoffmanMyster
Post #1
Nov 22, 2022
Forum: Headphones (full-size)

michaelDrrrrr

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DROP + HIFIMAN HE5XX PLANAR -$20 off

Hey Headfi -- writing in to let you all know we're running a promotion on the HIFIMAN HE5XX PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES. Normal retail: $220 Promotion price: $199 Until: 02/10/22 11:59pm pst https://drop.com/buy/drop-hifiman-he5xx Thanks!

michaelDrrrrr
Post #1
Feb 4, 2022
Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals

DROP + HIFIMAN HE-R7DX CLOSED-BACK LAUNCH

Hey Headfi community, Mike from Drop here. Wanted to let you know that we released our first closed-back headphone collaboration with HIFIMAN. You can check out the price and more details by following the link to our product page and we already have some reviews from the community with...

michaelDrrrrr
Post #1
Jan 20, 2022
Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals

jyridrop

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DROP

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It's back! Drop + GRELL OAE1 Headphones

DROP
Post #1
Nov 13, 2024
Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals

Announcing the Battlestations Community on Drop

DROP
Post #1
Jun 14, 2023
Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals

KRSaudio

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