[Hohmslice]

As someone that has been using the HD25's daily at work for years, I got to a point I just accepted the clamp force and overall discomfort of these headphones. Well, I got some Meze 99 Classics recently and you probably know where I'm going with this. I feel like I stepped out of an iron maiden and into a warm bubble bath.

 

[The Third]

No, it has been unobtanium for a long time. I bought a used pair from a guy on here, disassembled them completely and soaked all the parts in Simple Green. Recabled, new pads, they're great.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/show-us-your-vintage-headphones.420490/page-164#post-15326573

I remember we had some discussions a quite a few pages I am on the market for a second pair of these so let me know if you get bored with yours

 

[The Third]

As someone that has been using the HD25's daily at work for years, I got to a point I just accepted the clamp force and overall discomfort of these headphones. Well, I got some Meze 99 Classics recently and you probably know where I'm going with this. I feel like I stepped out of an iron maiden and into a warm bubble bath.

And how do you like the Meze 99 classics sound wise?

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I remember we had some discussions a quite a few pages I am on the market for a second pair of these so let me know if you get bored with yours

No way! I hardly ever sell anything. I'll put my Chord Mojo up for sale pretty soon but I can't remember anything else I ever sold.
Unfortunately for us, quite a few aluminums have been listed by Americans. Just not worth taking the chance to try and import one here

 

[iFi audio]

the still sell the aluminium ones?

Apparently they do, but I remember it wasn't available for quite a while.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Apparently they do, but I remember it wasn't available for quite a while.

Post a link or it isn't happening

They don't, I'm sure of it.

 

[iFi audio]

Post a link or it isn't happening

They don't, I'm sure of it.

OK, apparently you're right. I've found them presumably available at one of our European vendors here, but this as well might be just a leftover from a rather old stock or the the effect of this site's listing not updated.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

OK, apparently you're right. I've found them presumably available at one of our European vendors here, but this as well might be just a leftover from a rather old stock or the the effect of this site's listing not updated.

Nice find indeed

That price is pretty high but they're definitely in the collectible category these days, especially NOS.

The guys were talking about the Aluminums, the Amperiors (that I joked about) also have aluminum cups, but have different drivers and the Aluminums are considered better than the Amperiors.

 

[Hooster]

I bought a used pair of Amperiors, just to get the alu cups. They are very nice.

 

[iFi audio]

I bought a used pair of Amperiors, just to get the alu cups.

Now that's true devotion at its finest

That price is pretty high but they're definitely in the collectible category these days, especially NOS.

Now I can only agree

 

[Hohmslice]

And how do you like the Meze 99 classics sound wise?

I'm really liking them! I've only been listening to CDs and Spotify so far, but tonight I start pulling out records.

 

[iFi audio]

I'm really liking them!

These are solid sounding cans for their price, and very nicely made as well. Enjoy!

 

[Lolito]

OK, apparently you're right. I've found them presumably available at one of our European vendors here, but this as well might be just a leftover from a rather old stock or the the effect of this site's listing not updated.

A bit pricey 300€, current ones are 99€... interesting nevertheless, but at that point, I would love an upgraded drivers. Either that, or a hd6xx closed version...
or an hd25 audiophile special version... something like that. Silver not cool too. matt black all the way.

 

[Hooster]

A bit pricey 300€, current ones are 99€... interesting nevertheless, but at that point, I would love an upgraded drivers. Either that, or a hd6xx closed version...
or an hd25 audiophile special version... something like that. Silver not cool too. matt black all the way.

You can make your own special version if you like. Mine have an Oyaide cable, alu cups, 600 ohm drivers and some nice fluffy velour pads. Wonderful.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

You can also fit the current 70 ohm drivers as far as I know.