[zool]

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Originally Posted by ayt999 looks like a storage thing so the can won't move around during shipping rather than a bag.

lol, you never know when it comes to sony, R10's come in a friggin suitcase

 

[Uncledan]

We need more pictures......by the way, it looks much bigger then what i expected.

 

[BigD]

I guess sa3000 is stirring up alot of head-fiers. Until your acoustic review are those magnesium frame? Any fancy construction along in material like kevlar or fiber-weaving or titanium??? At least you can tease us with fit, finish, material and build quality. Usually I expect the best from Sony in this dept.

 

[Jahn]

Is it just me or do those pads look like the toaster-oven type? definitely not the trim taut pads of the qualia. on the other hand, if it has the cushiness of the R10 but the sound of the Qualia...

 

[lan]

Nice. How much are the street prices for SA1000 and 3000? Can you hook me up? Pretty please?

 

[dave-the-rave]

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Originally Posted by doobooloo They'd better be distributed in the US as well... Well, there's always audiocubes but a proper US distribution will be cheaper...

Word in another (Qualia) thread is U.S. distribution in July 2005.

 

[KtoEto]

The Hercule Poirot's Headband

Except for the headband, they look great.

 

[dave-the-rave]

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Originally Posted by jjcha As usual, I end up thinking and thinking and not acting for weeks. Then I see the MDR-SA5000's are announced. 600 bucks isn't that much money for me to drop on a toy. So I decide that if I don't decide by 12/10, I'll just pick up a pair and enjoy the (presumably) good alternative, and worry about getting the "best" later.

I'm kind of in a similar place. I've got Senn 650's, and was hoping to trade up to R10's or Qualias. My initial listen to the Qualia showed that they had amazing potential, but might be pretty "fussy" regarding amplification, there was a lack of bass, sizing issues, etc. One of the Qualia threads has addressed some of these issues (there is a 1/2" adjustment range for fit, the pair I heard was un-amplified and probably not fully burned in, etc.), so the Qualia is not out; but might the SA5000 be 80% of the Qualia at 25% of the cost?

I am currently between amps, and want to get a new one, but I need to know if there will be a new set of cans in the house and which one it will be first.

Please report on sound as they burn in; thanks.

 

[KenW]

Dealers stateside? When will Audio Cubes be getting them? Anyone know?

 

[Jahn]

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Originally Posted by KenW Dealers stateside? When will Audio Cubes be getting them? Anyone know?

Yes, we are getting them in the US by July 2005.

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by Jahn Yes, we are getting them in the US by July 2005.

Thanks. That's going to be one long wait. Oh, to live in Japan. Anyone vacation there? Willing to bring a set back for poor 'ol me??

 

[taymat]

Just thought I'd join this thread and say I'm really excited about hearing how these sound as well. I've checked and these mini qualias are already going for 50,000yen in a few Japanese mail order sites! Thats under $500 for probably 90% of the performance of a qualia 010. Please include common music when you test these heaphones as well sa5000 owners, I'd love to hear what they sound like with normal rock/metal cds as these could be a possible step up from rs-1s.

 

[NotoriousBIG_PJ]

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Originally Posted by taymat Thats under $500 for probably 90% of the performance of a qualia 010.

If its anything like the r-10-cd3000 relationship, it won't even be close.

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Originally Posted by taymat I'd love to hear what they sound like with normal rock/metal cds as these could be a possible step up from rs-1s.

A sony can that rocks, that will be the day (not holding my breath).

Biggie.

 

[tom hankins]

How is the bass on the phones?

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by taymat Just thought I'd join this thread and say I'm really excited about hearing how these sound as well. I've checked and these mini qualias are already going for 50,000yen in a few Japanese mail order sites! Thats under $500 for probably 90% of the performance of a qualia 010. Please include common music when you test these heaphones as well sa5000 owners, I'd love to hear what they sound like with normal rock/metal cds as these could be a possible step up from rs-1s.

$500?? I'd like to try one for that price. Can anyone help? PM me if you can and we'll talk details.