Hey bay area people...

[m11a1]

...do you guys know any stores that sell high-end headphones for me to audition? Most specifically Grado, Ultrasone, and Audio Technica. What about stores that sell portable amps?

Thanks guys!

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by m11a1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...do you guys know any stores that sell high-end headphones for me to audition? Most specifically Grado, Ultrasone, and Audio Technica. What about stores that sell portable amps? Thanks guys!

Guitar center on Stevens creek sells Ultrasones & maybe some AT's.. But expect to pay retail for them..

 

[kramer5150]

The creative store sells Grados, but only the 60-125. You cna demo them on the spot too.

 

[MaloS]

Not sure about stores, but you are welcome to drop by and hear my Proline 2500 (although thats in Davis).

 

[m11a1]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Guitar center on Stevens creek sells Ultrasones & maybe some AT's.. But expect to pay retail for them..

I saw some but you weren't able to try them. I always try before I buy, especially when it comes to audio.

 

[fuzydice]

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Originally Posted by kramer5150 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The creative store sells Grados, but only the 60-125. You cna demo them on the spot too.

where is this "creative store"?

 

[speedbird151]

SF Stereo on Market has the whole Grado line. AudioVision on Van Ness has the HD 650's and Ultrasone from the 15G to the Proline 2500. They even carry Musical Fidelity and Naim HP amps.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by speedbird151 /img/forum/go_quote.gif SF Stereo on Market has the whole Grado line. AudioVision on Van Ness has the HD 650's and Ultrasone from the 15G to the Proline 2500. They even carry Musical Fidelity and Naim HP amps.

damn. I'd have to drive to SF..

 

[speedbird151]

Don't even go there about the city being too far.

 

[m11a1]

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Originally Posted by speedbird151 /img/forum/go_quote.gif SF Stereo on Market has the whole Grado line. AudioVision on Van Ness has the HD 650's and Ultrasone from the 15G to the Proline 2500. They even carry Musical Fidelity and Naim HP amps.

Awesome thanks man! Retail price though? Whatever, I won't matter, I just wanna try them.

 

[m11a1]

Anywhere around Mountain View or close? There's one place I know called Hi Audio or something like that, but they don't have Grado.

 

[Csi]

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Originally Posted by MaloS /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not sure about stores, but you are welcome to drop by and hear my Proline 2500 (although thats in Davis).

Off topic but cool another Davis student!

 

[kramer5150]

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Originally Posted by fuzydice /img/forum/go_quote.gif where is this "creative store"?

Its in the Great mall, at least it was there a year ago the last time I was there.

 

[LaBreaHead]

Hi, Kramer. The Great Mall in Milpitas? If that's the one, it's not exactly San Francisco (as you know ... don't want to inadvertently mislead anybody). I checked the online directory of stores there, and didn't see a listing for Creative.

 

[3x331m]

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Originally Posted by m11a1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anywhere around Mountain View or close? There's one place I know called Hi Audio or something like that, but they don't have Grado.

I used to try the Senn 580/600/650 at Magnolia Hi-Fi (Winchester + Stevens creek). I'm not sure if they're still in business and if they still have the listening station. Give them a call.

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Originally Posted by LaBreaHead /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi, Kramer. The Great Mall in Milpitas? If that's the one, it's not exactly San Francisco (as you know ... don't want to inadvertently mislead anybody). I checked the online directory of stores there, and didn't see a listing for Creative.

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Originally Posted by kramer5150 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Its in the Great mall, at least it was there a year ago the last time I was there.

I don't recall to see a Creative store in Great mall, lately. The stores in Great mall move in/out quite often. They might have moved.