[Kobra]

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Originally Posted by sam3k /img/forum/go_quote.gif Don't forget the VAT included in those UK prices (@ 17.5%)

I wish we had 17.5% were I live, but we don't. We have 25% in VAT

 

[Stairsy]

I'm very keen to hear how these turn out and am somewhat surprised at the reaction of some people here due, it would seem, only to the marketing campaign accompanying them.

However I contacted the distributor here in Australia and they told me that the RRP will be AU$499!

... I know this will probably not be what they will sell for retail but it seems very steep to me regardless!... If I decide to go with these over the SR325is I was considering I'd order from the US so it doesn't effect me as much but it would seriously impact their marketability here in stores at least

 

[JxK]

^Just remember, the P5s are designed as portable cans...and the sr325i, like all grados is anything but. Different requirements, design, noise attenuation, etc. They really can't compare.

 

[Stairsy]

Noted, sorry, didn't mean it as a direct comparison, I just can't afford two new pairs of phones at once

... If I do get the Grados I'll be using them at home and my hd555s out and about as I do now whereas if I get the P5s they'll become sort of all-rounders and supplement my hd555s at home

 

[music_4321]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kobra /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wish we had 17.5% were I live, but we don't. We have 25% in VAT

If the rest of the world had the same standard of living Sweden has, I'm sure billions of people would be quite happy & even eager to pay 25% VAT.

 

[shawntp]

Well - I decided I was going to pre-order and do an in-home demo since it seems that is the only way to give the P5's a fair shake and a shot (for $300) at replacing my $100 MDR-7506's for my closed/sealing/all-purpose semi-portable.

But they have disappeared from the US Apple Store (where it was available yesterday)!

 

[Ridleyguy]

They are still in the U.S. Apple Store, but you have to sort High -Low price and then scroll to the bottom on the left. Now available to ship in 2-3 weeks.

 

[shawntp]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridleyguy /img/forum/go_quote.gif They are still in the U.S. Apple Store, but you have to sort High -Low price and then scroll to the bottom on the left. Now available to ship in 2-3 weeks.

I saved a link to them that was coming up "product not found" and searches for "bowers" would not find them (nor would the google product search listing link work). From my link I can see they just changed the product code from from TX584VC to TX584ZM so I must have decided to order right when they were updating it.

Thanks for the update - I can see them available again now with the updated ship status. I think I am going to pre-order right now and audition at home with a proper break-in.

 

[Ridleyguy]

You're welcome. Apple does the same thing on the Canadian site. If something is not in stock, even if it is the highest priced, it is listed at the bottom of that section.

Mine are on order for delivery April 15th! For me, buying the P5s is about having wanted to own a B&W speaker product for a long time, other than the Zeppelin - which I did not like for the money. O.K. these are not Nautilus or 801s, but nevertheless ...

 

[Kobra]

Quote:

Originally Posted by music_4321 /img/forum/go_quote.gif If the rest of the world had the same standard of living Sweden has, I'm sure billions of people would be quite happy & even eager to pay 25% VAT.

Please forgive me, my intention is not to turn this in to a political debate but... your statement is true, but please note that the living standard in Sweden isn't any better (or worse) in comparison to the rest of the Western Europe —despite our higher taxes

We're forced to higher taxes as we have such a large public sector and because the tax base is so small... I will not pass judgement if this is a good or a bad thing

...now, let's turn back to the regular program

 

[jpman]

I ordered mine today from the US Apple Store, just shipped out, should be receiving it tomorrow.

 

[apatN]

Beautiful pair of phones!

 

[shawntp]

I ordered mine form the US Apples Store (that listed a 2-3 week wait at order) and just got shipping notification within hours of order also.

Sweet!

 

[wisehybred]

haha, Im getting them at cost!! I work for an authorized B&W dealer.

 

[damballah]

Has anyone seen these in their US apple store yet? I talked to B & W and they said they would be appearing in the local apple stores the last week in March, but I was wondering if anyone has seen them ahead of time.

Thanks!