[Coq de Combat]

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I'm on the same page here, the industrial matte black hd25 somewhat gives an old classic "great man standing" effect. Shiny blue is just too.... Mainstream?

Yeah, I think so. Not that I care so much about mainstream here, but it's not good looking to me. I guess it's all about taste, my friend.
 

 
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^^^This.  
 

 

 
You and me both. That's how I sound when I walk up the stairs... except for the fact that I don't describe the sound of headphones while doing it. My neighbours would probably think I'm crazy if I did that and my wife would send me to the looney bin.

 

[skyline315]

Can anyone link me to what Tyll had to say about these?  I haven't found it anywhere...
 
Thanks!

 

[Parall3l]

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Can anyone link me to what Tyll had to say about these?  I haven't found it anywhere...
 
Thanks!

http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/ces-2012-sennheiser

 

[skyline315]

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http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/ces-2012-sennheiser

Well, that settles it.  I officially can't buy new headphones until at least March, haha.  Bummer
 

 

[ninioquiroz]

How long do you guys think it will take for them to drop to around $200 dollars? $350 seems excessive to me altough they'd be sweet for portable use with any PMP.

 

[MuppetFace]

No idea, but it could definitely happen. The Sennheiser IE80 went from $530 to $400 and now even $360 on some sites.

 

[AyeVeeN]

Well looks like I'm selling my HD25s and buying these.. the original ones are so butt ugly for public use.
 
Edit: Nvm saw the above posts. $350.. What. Probably going to be sold in Apple stores considering the Apple price.

 

[ninioquiroz]

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No idea, but it could definitely happen. The Sennheiser IE80 went from $530 to $400 and now even $360 on some sites.

I'm guessing around a year or so. I'll be checking bountii.com for them. Can't wait!!

 

[bravo4588]

can't justify the price with looks alone. even the line-in mic isn't worth the extra $150. the HD25 Adidas Original is currently retailing for €199 @ pixmania.com & the black HD25-1 II  is going for €169 - €179 online. much more worthy unless the Amperior has way better improved sound quality.

 

[buffalowings]

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can't justify the price with looks alone. even the line-in mic isn't worth the extra $150. the HD25 Adidas Original is currently retailing for €199 @ pixmania.com & the black HD25-1 II  is going for €169 - €179 online. much more worthy unless the Amperior has way better improved sound quality.

it's probably more of a sidegrade then a upgrade. common complaints with the hd25 are.. closed in soundstage, and shrill treble. they aren't going to change the soundstage much so its probably just less shrilly highs and a more purdy shell

 

[ohaider]

The new ones look pretty nice IMO. Price is a bit steep compared to the HD25, though.

 

[DaBomb77766]

Price isn't all that bad for me, considering the prices the HD25 tend to go at in Canada...hopefully the prices for these isn't inflated here too.  Still though, is $350 actually official...?  It was March when they were supposed to announce the pricing.

 

[bravo4588]

actually the price is only revealed in the US sennheiser site. got to wait until march for the EU price. if $349 is the official price then the Amperior will go around for €329 - €339 in EU. But still its more pricy(for me atleast)

 

[smial1966]

I thought that Tyll did amazingly well not to inadvertently step off of the sidewalk into the oncoming traffic, as he was walking, talking, listening and videotaping his own mini-review.
 
Who says that audiophiles can't multi-task?!?*
 
Cheers.
 
*My wife does.
 
 

 

[votdfak]

I am more interested to get that detachable remote for my HD25-1 II if it's possible.