Chezzy79
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According to Senn website, the Apple store is the only exclusive dealer allowed to sell the Amperiors (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/headphones-for-dj-over-ear-amperior-_505573)... for $350, which is $150 more than the retail price of HD25-1-ii, and $225 more than the refurbished price sold by an authorized Senn Refurb Dealer. Headroom has them on the site, but not in stock, saying "available late April 2012".
The only differences between the Amperior and HD25-1-ii is the impedance, material of ear cups, slight change in the sound absorbing foam, and the molded cables with remote. Not only this doesn't constitute as a $150 upgrade, the change in the cable shape makes it almost impossible to upgrade the cables without compromising the portability of a single-sided cable. Also the low 18 ohm impedance makes them unsuitable for most amps, unlike the HD25.
Also I haven't heard the Amperior but have owned a HD25-1-ii, and have trouble believing the sound difference described here (http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/most-excellent-sennheiser-amperior-and-hd-25-1-ii-page-2). Also, if the slight change in the cup make so much difference, why has nobody tried Markl modding the HD25?
Anyways, the innerfidelity review by Tyll sounded like he was desperately trying to convince the HD25 owners that the change, as well as the price, is worth it. Combined with the lack of significant changes, ridiculous mark-up, and Apple store being the exclusive dealer (for now at least), I almost think Senn paid Tyll to do a rave review. In addition, I've never seen a good review of the Amperior that didn't seem to be influenced by the loudness factor except for Tyll's review.
What's your thoughts?
The only differences between the Amperior and HD25-1-ii is the impedance, material of ear cups, slight change in the sound absorbing foam, and the molded cables with remote. Not only this doesn't constitute as a $150 upgrade, the change in the cable shape makes it almost impossible to upgrade the cables without compromising the portability of a single-sided cable. Also the low 18 ohm impedance makes them unsuitable for most amps, unlike the HD25.
Also I haven't heard the Amperior but have owned a HD25-1-ii, and have trouble believing the sound difference described here (http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/most-excellent-sennheiser-amperior-and-hd-25-1-ii-page-2). Also, if the slight change in the cup make so much difference, why has nobody tried Markl modding the HD25?
Anyways, the innerfidelity review by Tyll sounded like he was desperately trying to convince the HD25 owners that the change, as well as the price, is worth it. Combined with the lack of significant changes, ridiculous mark-up, and Apple store being the exclusive dealer (for now at least), I almost think Senn paid Tyll to do a rave review. In addition, I've never seen a good review of the Amperior that didn't seem to be influenced by the loudness factor except for Tyll's review.
What's your thoughts?