[dcpoor]

has this happened to anyone else? common occurance?
i purchased these NEW/SEALED off of ebay.
it's the older styled packaging and the serial number is 7xxx.

the adapter isn't hidden in the stand or anything right?

sigh, i really wanted to start listening to these tonight after wasting 2 hours of my time in rush hour traffic to pick them up at the DHL facility.

 

[kramer5150]

They should have included one of those LONG ones.

The Grado or Sennheiser adapter is always an option.

 

[vcoheda]

you can get one cheap at radio shack. but one should have been included. maybe not so new.

 

[dcpoor]

yeah, that's what i'm thinking too.

 

[kamal007]

maybe its a return unit? is it sealed?

 

[dcpoor]

it was sealed, but it could've been a reseal i guess. it was purchased from this seller before they raised their price.

 

[ADD]

Wow, that' something to tell the grandchildren about. A genuine eBay In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement certificate. An incredibly meaningful piece of paper to frame on the wall right next to the Camille Pissarro...

 

[cfcubed]

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Originally Posted by dcpoor /img/forum/go_quote.gif it was sealed, but it could've been a reseal i guess. it was purchased from this seller before they raised their price.

So you were one of the lucky ones... I'd posted a thread wondering if any of the 6 or 7 purchasers were around here..

 

[pfloding]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcpoor /img/forum/go_quote.gif has this happened to anyone else? common occurance? i purchased these NEW/SEALED off of ebay. it's the older styled packaging and the serial number is 7xxx. the adapter isn't hidden in the stand or anything right? sigh, i really wanted to start listening to these tonight after wasting 2 hours of my time in rush hour traffic to pick them up at the DHL facility.

Are you sure it's supposed to come with an adapter?
I got one with mine, but it's a different box altogether.

I don't particulary like the 1/4" to 3.5 mm adapter as it is very long and rigid. It could easily damage the 3.5 mm jack. I will make up a an adapter consisting of a 3.5 mm plug, cable and a 1/4" jack to use instead.

The price was fantastic anyway, so if it looks new I'd certainly keep it!

 

[Chri5peed]

Some moron on eBay sent me a 'New & Sealed' CD. It was a reseal, the sealing machines logo was on the plastic.

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfloding /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't particulary like the 1/4" to 3.5 mm adapter as it is very long and rigid. It could easily damage the 3.5 mm jack. I will make up a an adapter consisting of a 3.5 mm plug, cable and a 1/4" jack to use instead.

x2... Its supposed to include one from AKG, a long gold one with a textured/knurled finish.

I wouldn't fret over it though. IMHO they did you a favor, I never really cared for those long-barreled adapters they place a LOT of stress on the source/amp. Grado / senn adapter FTW

 

[DennyL]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcpoor /img/forum/go_quote.gif has this happened to anyone else? common occurance? i purchased these NEW/SEALED off of ebay. it's the older styled packaging and the serial number is 7xxx. the adapter isn't hidden in the stand or anything right? sigh, i really wanted to start listening to these tonight after wasting 2 hours of my time in rush hour traffic to pick them up at the DHL facility.

I bought mine new from HeadphoneSolutions.com and there was not adaptor, unless I missed it.

 

[sclamb]

I got mine from Thomann is Germany a couple of weeks ago. Same box and the adapter was already attached to the cable.

 

[silverrain]

When I bought one last winter, it came with adapter included.

 

[Chri5peed]

Buy a Grado/Sennheiser adaptor, not expensive. Plus their plugs are sealed.