[akg fanboy]

 
Last night I tried to sign up at Massdrop where there are 9000+ requests
for the 5000 available.  I'm not sure how Massdrop accepts orders.
On Nov. 8th is it a free for all; first call first order, or do the first 5000
have first choice?

Wow those sold out quick

 

[eugenius]

I like your use of colors, and enthusiasm! Please don't asphyxiate waiting for that to happen!

 
thanks

 

[TheGame21x]

Well, this has me licking my chops, even though I already own the HD650 and HD600. 

 

 

[Denon2010]

So when is this going to be on Amazon?
 
this sucks why only massdrop?

 

[Sorensiim]

So when is this going to be on Amazon?

this sucks why only massdrop?

It might be because the HD6XX is a collaboration between Massdrop and Sennheiser...

 

[lenroot77]

So when is this going to be on Amazon?

this sucks why only massdrop?

Wha?

 

[Vigrith]

  So when is this going to be on Amazon?
 
this sucks why only massdrop?

 
It's a Massdrop exclusive. It was developed by Massdrop in collaboration with Sennheiser. So never. It is... fairly self explanatory.
 

  Wow those sold out quick

 
What do you mean? They're not available yet. Massdrop allows you to request a drop to gauge interest, the drop itself will become active on the 8th of November so... They will sell out quick I'd imagine, they have however not sold out yet.
 
I guess updating the OP with a big red bold 8th of November on there may be quite informative, tons of people seem to think these are somehow already being sold/already sold out.

 

[Dephezz]

  Any comparison between this cans and the DT1990 Pro?
 
I was going to buy the Beyers + Jotunheim
 
But maybe it's better choice the HD6XX + Jot + Mimby

http://www.head-fi.org/t/814629/beyerdynamic-dt-1990-pro-beyers-open-back-mastering-headphone/435#post_12978981
 
You decide which one to buy. 200$ for 6xx is like 400-450$ for 1770/1990 imho.
I'll go for 6xx as i already have 1770 akin to 1990.
Jodie is a must at 400$ for both HPs. Internal DAC is mediocre - sounds thin and cold (lack of quantity of mid-upper bass) on dynamic music like rock, edm. Suits for classic and laid-back styles only.
top choice is jodie + 1990 + mimby for sure.

 

[Detex]

I still like the 600 over the 650 but I am tempted to own a pair of each at this price!

 

[TheGame21x]

  So when is this going to be on Amazon?
 
this sucks why only massdrop?

Nah, Massdrop developed this in collaboration with Sennheiser, no way it'll show up on Amazon in mass production. 

 

[Rmaza]

I'm pretty sure it's a free for all. Someone correct me if I'm wrong

 

[KewlMunky]

 
Last night I tried to sign up at Massdrop where there are 9000+ requests
for the 5000 available.  I'm not sure how Massdrop accepts orders.
On Nov. 8th is it a free for all; first call first order, or do the first 5000
have first choice?

 
Requesting the drop does not reserve one a spot. Requests have two purposes; to show Massdrop the interest level and to let those interested be notified of the drop's availability.
 
Even without requesting, you have the same chance as anyone at getting the purchase, so long as you know when it is open.

 

[Denon2010]

 

Nah, Massdrop developed this in collaboration with Sennheiser, no way it'll show up on Amazon in mass production. 

 
So Wait a minute here, how exactly is massdrop able to pull this off? why is Sennheiser willing to sell a $400 headphone for $200 once its massdrop? what does Sennheiser gain from this?
 
And if so why then doesn't Amazon strike the same deal with Sennheiser? what would Amazon have to do in order to get a deal like this done?

 

[Kozic]

Buy 5000 units at one time and I have seen Amazon sell them for $260

 

[sealykojac]

   
So Wait a minute here, how exactly is massdrop able to pull this off? why is Sennheiser willing to sell a $400 headphone for $200 once its massdrop? what does Sennheiser gain from this?
 
And if so why then doesn't Amazon strike the same deal with Sennheiser? what would Amazon have to do in order to get a deal like this done?

 
It's all about the economies of scale. Sennheiser surely isn't going to drum up thousands of sales of HD650's in seconds these days. Massdrop generates the hype and Sennheiser can get rid of excess parts inventory. Just putting the HD650 on sale isn't going to generate dollars for the company as they've already sold the product to resellers.