[chi2]

Ever wanted to know what 8/10 on the Audiogon scale can mean?
Here we go:

AudiogoN ForSale: Sony mdr-cd3000

http://pic6.audiogon.com/i/c/f/1243124614.jpg

Notorious Lobster_king has striken again.

 

[apatN]

Doesn't look like 8/10 to me, but who am I?

Oh, you should have posted this in the Member's Lounge IMO.

 

[charliex]

Yea right - looks more like a 6/10 max - the wear on the earpads probably matches the wear on the drivers.

 

[number1sixerfan]

I don't know the guy, but the pads and headband have nothing to do with the headphone working properly. Also, the headband is notorious for unraveling like that. Both the headbands and earpads are easily replaceable on this headphone. I'd probably rate them a 7/10.

Still, the price is far too high. I sold my pair in near perfect condition(headband had the same effect) for $500.

 

[jellojoe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif .. Still, the price is far too high. I sold my pair in near perfect condition(headband had the same effect) for $500.

That's because you didn't add the $500 waddragon flipping charge.

 

[powertoold]

Quote:

Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't know the guy, but the pads and headband have nothing to do with the headphone working properly.

The AudiogoN scale only rates physical appearance. Obviously, physical appearance is important for audio electronics.

 

[NWRain]

What really gets to me is that he is also holding hostage a Sony Qualia. How much should one of those go for?

 

[Duggeh]

Just to point out for those who don't know. The CD3000 DOES NOT use the R10 driver. Like most of his flip adverts theres a very generous sprinkling of misinformation about the goods concerned.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWRain /img/forum/go_quote.gif What really gets to me is that he is also holding hostage a Sony Qualia. How much should one of those go for?

He wants 5 grand.

 

[juzmister]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif He wants 5 grand.

3.5k now ha

 

[El_Doug]

lobster_king really brings my piss to a boil, sometimes

 

[kool bubba ice]

Quote:

Originally Posted by juzmister /img/forum/go_quote.gif 3.5k now ha

Damn.. Must be the economy..

I'd buy a pair for 2,500 with a good fit, & if I could come up with the money..

 

[number1sixerfan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by powertoold /img/forum/go_quote.gif The AudiogoN scale only rates physical appearance. Obviously, physical appearance is important for audio electronics.

Thanks for pointing that out. Their rating scale is completely bogus, imo.

Of course, I care about physical condition, but function is first and foremost, if not at least just as important. I can't see how every rating about "5" only mentions physical appearance.

 

[krmathis]

8/10 with worn out and ripped earpads? I think not...
..and the $3k price is just hilarious.