[Sniping]

I've decided to invest in HiFiMan's HE-400's but before I pull the trigger, I want to get a good deal. I hear stories about people getting the HE-400 for ~$350 but I can only find them for $400. Will they ever be on sale? I checked a few places but it seems as if they're all selling for $400. If you can predict when there might be a sale or know of a site selling it for less, that would be great, I can wait until about Christmas time. Oh yeah, one more kinda off topic thing, would it be a good choice if I get the velour pads? 

 

[RushNerd]

Ask for a price from moon audio, should be able to get a cheaper price without the return policy. Or just buy used. Velours HUGE yes. If possible get a used with velours because the pads at $30 shipped.

 

[jerg]

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Ask for a price from moon audio, should be able to get a cheaper price without the return policy. Or just buy used. Velours HUGE yes. If possible get a used with velours because the pads at $30 shipped.

Do those guys who get the MoonAud deals still have the option to carry out replacements via HeadDirect?

 

[Sniping]

Thanks, I'm clear on that now. On one last thing before I'm confident: Which amp and dac?
I've heard the O2 and ODAC are a good combo, but I don't know. I'm shooting for good value, what would be best for my future HE-400s? If it matters, I listen from my computer only, so the setup isn't going anywhere. Thanks again in advance, I apologize for going off topic but I want to get the second bird with my stone. 

 

[Spiderman]

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Thanks, I'm clear on that now. On one last thing before I'm confident: Which amp and dac?
I've heard the O2 and ODAC are a good combo, but I don't know. I'm shooting for good value, what would be best for my future HE-400s? If it matters, I listen from my computer only, so the setup isn't going anywhere. Thanks again in advance, I apologize for going off topic but I want to get the second bird with my stone. 

You should probably go for the ODAC, I'm going portable with mine so I'm picking up the e17's most likely.

 

[RushNerd]

The asgard was a pretty good fit unless you are picky. Alternatively there is the Essence ST card which is an excellent amp/dac combo, enough to drive the 400s very well (though you might want more if you use heavy EQ.

 

[Sniping]

Thanks for the help guys, I think I found the price I wanted to get. Moon Audio is offering me the HE-400 for $360, and I found the velour earpads for $10 on HiFiMan's store. http://head-direct.com/Products/?act=Detail&id=117

 

[Spiderman]

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Thanks for the help guys, I think I found the price I wanted to get. Moon Audio is offering me the HE-400 for $360, and I found the velour earpads for $10 on HiFiMan's store. http://head-direct.com/Products/?act=Detail&id=117

Are these with shipping included? And do you know if they are the latest model and not the rev 3?

 

[jerg]

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Are these with shipping included? And do you know if they are the latest model and not the rev 3?

 
AFAIK all authorized retailers have refreshed their HE400 stocks from rev3 to rev2. As for the earpads no those don't include shipping.

 

[hbkmog]

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Thanks for the help guys, I think I found the price I wanted to get. Moon Audio is offering me the HE-400 for $360, and I found the velour earpads for $10 on HiFiMan's store. http://head-direct.com/Products/?act=Detail&id=117

How did you get the price from them?
I emailed them but no reply yet.

 

[Sniping]

I just asked them for a price and hinted at a discount. I live in California, and ground shipping is free for me. 

 

[Spiderman]

What I live in California and they are asking me for $15 dollars, can you show me a copy of the invoice they sent you?
 

 

[Sniping]

Oh, I just used the shipping estimate. The price for ground shipping was $0.

 

[Unleaded91]

How did you pay them? Did you go through their website? Or they just sent you an invoice through paypal?

 

[Spiderman]

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How did you pay them? Did you go through their website? Or they just sent you an invoice through paypal?

They send you a invoice through paypal.