[crymsonsunset]

Just saw mention of what appears to be a new product from Audio Technica in the latest AudioCubes newsletter.

Check it out:

http://www.audiocubes.com/product_in...roducts_id=308

Looks intriguing to me. Anyone have any more info on these babies?

Here's a pic:

 

[BoardC3]

damn those are some sexy clip-ons

 

[RickG]

I just ordered a pair in the silver finish. We shall see...

 

[Flasken]

WOW!! aluminium...

 

[Flasken]

 

[jpelg]

Dang, short cord for remotes too! I just ordered a pair of Sony SL-type earbuds from them. Would've gone for these on looks alone.

Oh my, Magic's posts are rubbing off on me

(joke)

 

[dinosauract]

Wow, those are lookers. Maybe there is such a thing as chick-magnet 'phones, huh jpelg? Although I guess these look cool more in an industrial, high-tech sense.

Two concerns for me though. It looks like they're closed design. (Relatively) cheap, closed-back and metal don't sound like a winning combination. Also, that short cord dictates using an in-line remote, which on my 570 totally wipes the sound. They are really unique though and if they sound good, I think these could become a cult classic.

Edit: I see they do come with a 1 m extension cord. cool.

 

[RickG]

Quote:

Originally posted by dinosauract Also, that short cord dictates using an in-line remote, which on my 570 totally wipes the sound.

The kit includes a case and a 1 meter extension.

 

[RickG]

LOL, dino...I guess we posted at the same moment!

 

[andrzejpw]

Wow, oh so pretty! Now, how does it sound?

Rick, you'll be the first.

 

[dinosauract]

There is also another model, which is $10 less, but doesn't look quite as cool. Its also significantly lighter than the relatively heavy 30g weight of this model. It looks like it uses a differenct clip mechanism which saves weight but may also hinder comfort. Overall, I'd say go all out for the top-o-the-line.

 

[RickG]

Quote:

Originally posted by andrzejpw Wow, oh so pretty! Now, how does it sound? Rick, you'll be the first.

Yeah, andrzejpw. They won't have them in stock to ship until Monday, October 28. I'm really anxious to hear these dudes!

 

[crymsonsunset]

RickG - Please post a review, can't wait to hear your listening impressions.

 

[crymsonsunset]

Quote:

Originally posted by dinosauract Wow, those are lookers. Maybe there is such a thing as chick-magnet 'phones, huh jpelg? Although I guess these look cool more in an industrial, high-tech sense. Two concerns for me though. It looks like they're closed design. (Relatively) cheap, closed-back and metal don't sound like a winning combination. Also, that short cord dictates using an in-line remote, which on my 570 totally wipes the sound. They are really unique though and if they sound good, I think these could become a cult classic. Edit: I see they do come with a 1 m extension cord. cool.

Naive question: Why is a closed design necessarily bad?

 

[Magicthyse]

OH I SAY!!!

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