Video with Bill Low on the Nightowl:
[VIDEO]https://youtu.be/utuq2vFBeoM[/VIDEO]
[VIDEO]https://youtu.be/utuq2vFBeoM[/VIDEO]
About the new boost pads and ultrasuede pads...
I really wanted to have them available for purchase directly from our website starting on Dec 1.
And there is no technical reason that we could not have done that.
But we have not turned on that switch yet because, honestly, AQ is a traditional hifi company that is struggling with the idea of selling direct because we have so many dealers. When exactly these new pads will be available is beyond my control, unfortunately. So in the interest of doing what's best for the customers that keep us in business...
If anyone wants the new pads, send an email to info@audioquest.com, tell them you talked to Skylar and would like to purchase either the new boost pads, the new ultrasuede pads, or both—whatever you need. They can make the sale and ship them to you.
I hate to make it so difficult for you, the customers, but there's only so much I can do to change the attitude of an old-skool company.
Thanks everyone...Happy New Year!
Skylar
How about the headphone stand? Is there anyway that I can get my hands on a few of them, what's the status?
When will the actual headphones be available as there is no sign of them here in Australia or many other places that I can see? Will this be after CES? Ready to buy but so many other headphones available and I am getting restless waiting.
They are in stock and available now in our three main regions (North America, Europe/EMEA, Asia/Australasia)...basically worldwide.
For example, here's the amazon.com listing for NightOwl: http://a.co/2un53TF
However, it is up to our distributors in each region to make them available to customers. The best thing to do in your case is contact our distributor Amber Technology and request them.
http://www.ambertech.com.au/contact-us
Are there any comparison graphs available yet? The old NightHawks are available for 350€ right now, so I'm contemplating whether the almost doubled price to the NH Carbon is worth it or not.
But my personal opinion is that the smart thing to do is buy the original NightHawk now while they're on sale.
How about the headphone stand? Is there anyway that I can get my hands on a few of them, what's the status?
The headphone stand will be announced officially next week at CES. So look out for a post on Head-Fi and a bunch of images and details.
They are in production right now, and I expect that we will finish up by the end of January or early February.
Skylar,
I hope you see this. I have been calling Audioquest for months asking about the ultrasuede pads. Kept telling me it would be soon. Called 3 weeks ago and was told they would be available in 2 weeks and to check with my dealer. Emailed Crutchfield this past Thursday and received a reply on Friday that they had no knowledge of any new pads (they don't even carry the original pads).
So I called Audioquest again yesterday. The guy I spoke with told me about the boost pads but said he didn't know about ultrasuede pads. I went ahead and ordered the boost pads at $24 each. (Received an email from my bank today and see Audioquest charged me $16 shipping-excessive in my opinion). He had to check with his supervisor before he would commit to selling them since, as you said, Audioquest normally only sells thru their dealers. So I guess now if I want ultrasuede pads I will have to wait and pay shipping again. Not too happy about this.