[Ross]

Quote:

To Ross: I wonder why you say Quality Hi Fi are untrustworthy? Though I don't like the proprietor much, I've never found them anything but honest. If you've had a different experience I'd like to hear about it.

PP312, the people at Quality Hi Fi have lied to me about products several times, they have tried to pass off older models as being current, and I know of at least one case where they have refused to honour a promise to a customer. I only buy things from them if I can't get it somewhere else, and only buy something if I know exactly what I want, what it looks and sounds like, and how much it should cost.

Ross

 

[SoundOff]

Quoth planar:

> do you know who is the importer for Beyer stuff??

The importer is currently NET in Sydney (no addy or phone to hand), but used to be Syncrotech. They still have some stock at 1/2 price, check the list at:

http://www.ssd.com.au/special/special.htm

Mainly the cheaper domestic stuff, plus some exotics, but worth a look.

Colin

 

[Ctn]

Koss headphones are no where to be seen in Oz either

How ever MelB sells Grado phones, forgot the name of the shop though. Its a pretty big one.

 

[Buddha]

Quote:

Originally posted by Ctn Koss headphones are no where to be seen in Oz either

Really?

Myers, Harvey Normans, Downtown Duty Free, even some
Computer shops are now stocking Koss cans.

 

[taoster]

wow.. i just saw the phillips 895 at bing lee for only A$150 brand new. that's a very affordable start!

 

[stymie miasma]

For the Melbourne folk:

Beyer pro-headphones:

Try Factory Sound in South Melbourne - a pro-audio store but really cool guys. Got my Beyer pads thru them.

Koss KSC-50s:

Got mine from Denman Audio (Swanston Walk...in between the two errrm..."adult" shops). Also seen cheaper at Borders Books in Chadstone $45 vs $60 at Denman.

Philips HP890:

As has been said, can be ordered from ost electrical retailers. I have seen them in stock at HMV in Chadstone - $150

Sony MDR 7506

Soundcorp in Fairfield $220 www.soundcorp.com.au

Grado:

Audiophile in North Fitzroy: www.audiophile.com.au

AKG and Sennheiser:

Carlton Audio Visual. www.carltonaudiovisual.com.au

Sennheiser:

Nearly everywhere...even JB HiFi.


Oh...and Planar...did you get my PM???

 

[Ctn]

Quote:

Originally posted by Buddha Really? Myers, Harvey Normans, Downtown Duty Free, even some Computer shops are now stocking Koss cans.

Really?? the Koss 35s??

 

[Buddha]

 

[Ctn]

 

[Buddha]

no

 

[planar]

To: stymie miasma


what PM??

 

[planar]

by the way, both Myer and David Jones have HP890. I got it on Friday. to be honest...I am disappointed with it. Jan Meier said it is nearly as good as HD600. but I really don't think so.

the stage is good..but that is it..

however, it is very good for gaming and movie, which serves my Sony MD5100 very well.

 

[Buddha]

I found the HP890 to benefit from a significant burn in, 100 plus hours till they were sounding sweet.

 

[stymie miasma]

Hi Planar,

I sent you a PM on Saturday, but you may not have your preferences set-up to accept PMs.

Following up from your posting where you expressed dissatisfaction with the Grado SR60s, I was wondering whether you might be interested in selling them. If you can't get your PMs working, try my email:

stymie_miasma@yahoo.com

 

[hububu]

finally got Grado sr-80 from quality hi-fi for $189.

pretty cheap huh? actually i bought sr-60 and when i get home
and opened box .... it was sr-80.
sick .... should i take this back? i know 80 is more expensive but
60 is more comfortable.. hmmm....
but it gives a good sound...

the reason i didnt take philips was - its too big..
i mean huge....

anyway, philips 890 was at basement hi-fi $150
sennheiser 495 is $159 at quality hi-fi (pretty good price)

all headphones are on sale upto 20% now at both quality
and basement hifi.

thanks guys