erik701
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Hi guys,
what you think about prices of new full size headphones flaships? I mean 4k for Audeze LCD-4, 3k for Hifiman HE1000, where is the limit? I cannot forget to mention Abyss 1266 which are extremely expensive, in my opinion the most overpriced headphones on the market now. I'm not mentioning new Orpheus or expected price for Hifiman Shangri-La. It's not that long time when flagship headphones cost around 500. I know there are a lot of factors like inflation etc. but anyway, should I expect 8k for Audeze LCD-5? How much should I expect for successor of HD800? (I don't consider HD800S or new Orpheus as successor of HD800 of course.)
Another topic would be rare headphones like SONY MDR-R10, currently I seriously want to buy one, but people are crazy these days with their expected prices for these pair of headphones. Two weeks ago there was one R10 sold for 14k. I know, they were in mint condition, played just for few hours but anyway, it's too much for headphones which will be used for listening. I think buyer is some kind of collector or SONY enthusiast, not actual audiophile.
I personally spent almost 2000€ for Audeze LCD-3 and I love them, but I'm little disappointed when I see this trend to double price of predecessor.
By this article I just wanted to express my feelings and see if somebody has the same opinion. I love music, I enjoy listening as much often as I can, I love my HD800 and LCD-3, but I think companies are try us as customers, how much we are willing to pay... I know, there are people which don't have problem with money and money is not object for them, but the most of us are just averagely earning people, enthusiasts trying to enjoy this beautiful hobby.
THANK YOU
what you think about prices of new full size headphones flaships? I mean 4k for Audeze LCD-4, 3k for Hifiman HE1000, where is the limit? I cannot forget to mention Abyss 1266 which are extremely expensive, in my opinion the most overpriced headphones on the market now. I'm not mentioning new Orpheus or expected price for Hifiman Shangri-La. It's not that long time when flagship headphones cost around 500. I know there are a lot of factors like inflation etc. but anyway, should I expect 8k for Audeze LCD-5? How much should I expect for successor of HD800? (I don't consider HD800S or new Orpheus as successor of HD800 of course.)
Another topic would be rare headphones like SONY MDR-R10, currently I seriously want to buy one, but people are crazy these days with their expected prices for these pair of headphones. Two weeks ago there was one R10 sold for 14k. I know, they were in mint condition, played just for few hours but anyway, it's too much for headphones which will be used for listening. I think buyer is some kind of collector or SONY enthusiast, not actual audiophile.
I personally spent almost 2000€ for Audeze LCD-3 and I love them, but I'm little disappointed when I see this trend to double price of predecessor.
By this article I just wanted to express my feelings and see if somebody has the same opinion. I love music, I enjoy listening as much often as I can, I love my HD800 and LCD-3, but I think companies are try us as customers, how much we are willing to pay... I know, there are people which don't have problem with money and money is not object for them, but the most of us are just averagely earning people, enthusiasts trying to enjoy this beautiful hobby.
THANK YOU