nighthink
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New means only from China, which means duties and taxes. Anyway, not so nervous maybe, I just made the order and now it's still discussed what to do so I'm locked. I feel like I get only 1-2 responses per day, which is still fine I guess, but need to get some conclusion really soonI've bought refurbished before they look brand new. If you're nervous just buy new. Hifiman is very responsive...
![Headphone Smile :) :)](https://cdn.head-fi.org/e/headfi/smily_headphones1.gif)
I settled for these as well and want to keep them, so maybe that's why I also want them to look good (and sound, of course). Can't imagine other comparable headphones at this price right now.I understand your frustration with the confusing communication on their end. I personally have confirmed these to be my endgame pair of headphones. So for me, the gamble of buying them refurbished was worth it. But if you need something now, there are other good options in the price bracket that these typically go for that you can get faster. Good luck with whatever you end up deciding!
I will probably pair them with Violectric HPA V222. But also considering a bit Schiit Mjolnir 3. Since you already have one, could you please share some thoughts? Mainly if the sound signature is also slightly warmer, I think that I would prefer it (instead of neutral to bright). V222 seems to be exactly that. I have no way how to test any of those two, unfortunately. Thanks.