SIVGA Oriole any other options in that $200 range?

[pbui44]

If you still want a planar, then you can look at the Hifiman Sundara Closed I open-box condition for $249 and this review should be helpful, especially Aiyima T2 updated :

https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/sundara-closed-back-open-box.html

https://headfonics.com/hifiman-sundara-closed-back-review/

 

[Zodlaw]

Looking pretty hard at monoprice M1060C it's on sale for $225. 5 yr warranty 30 day return policy. There only seem to be this one and the Sundara which was suggested and has a 1yr warranty. Trying not to rush into it while my RMA gets processed. If there are any other suggestions let me know and post up.

 

[pbui44]

If you are willing to spend a little bit more and wait for assembly and shipping from Ukraine, then check out the Sash Tres 45 ohms and ask for guidance on how to order:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sash-deux-tres-impressive-planars-from-ukraine.909992/

 

[Zodlaw]

I think that is a bit out of my waiting range. They look amazing though and well thought out.

 

[pbui44]

The Meze 99 series has all-replaceable parts and the Noir is the cheapest with wooden ear cups for $199:

https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-meze-99-noir-closed-back-headphones

Add these ear pads for better durability and widening of the closed-back sound:

https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Sheepskin-Leather-Angled-Memory/dp/B01J53WTUQ/ref=sr_1_8

 

[pbui44]

If you want to take a quick weekend trip to Seattle with the misses :

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/d/seattle-meze-99-headphones/7604251740.html

Also, a Sony MDR-1A that should be around you, but talk them down to around $75, though:

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ele/d/beaverton-sony-mdr-1a-headband-stereo/7612022270.html

 

[Zodlaw]

Yeah 2 1/2 hr drive and almost $5 a gallon might as well buy from drop.

Sony MDR-1A. I did look at some but not sure it's still a long drive

Thanks for looking

Too many rabbit holes... Need to call about my RMA tomorrow once refund is in the bank it will be time to go shopping.

Edit: Few months ago I seriously almost bought the Meze Classics. I'm starting to see why most have more than one hp.

Edit again: If I could find a closed back that sounded like the T60RP Fostex that would be perfect.

 

[pbui44]

Check out this open-box JVC HA-SW01:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155156669182

or if you don't mind shipping from Canada, submit an offer of at least $200 here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155481589975

 

[pbui44]

Forgot about these as well:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266088398705

These ear pads will fit this model:

https://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-Sheepskin-Leather-Angled-Memory/dp/B01J53WTUQ/ref=sr_1_8

 

[Zodlaw]

Yeah not feeling it. Good news is I got my RMA for full Refund and the Fostex are going out in the mail today. . I'm going to try and figure it out by the 23 as Drop has a no sales tax that ends on the 23rd. It's like 8.8% sales tax in WA.

 

[pbui44]

This guy looks to imbibe on tubes quite a bit, so you can ask him about which closed-back that he has on sale sounds best with tubes:

https://www.head-fi.org/members/ultimavzekken.509137/#classifieds-listings

 

[Zodlaw]

I messaged him last night and earlier this morning. Was looking at the modded HE-R9. If I can't make up my mind by Saturday probably going to hold of and save up some more for some closed-back planars. But kinda up in the air right now because I have only had one my Sonys and the Fostex.

 

[pbui44]

Hmmm...I think that you wanted to mainly upgrade to a higher powered amp and tubes, as that was what you really wanted when your Sony MDR-7506 we’re still working, and now that you have heard how good wooden planars are with your what you originally really wanted, waiting for the Sash Tres 45 ohm is the next best thing, as you can switch from semi-open wooden ear cups and closed wooden ear cups. It probably now will not take more than a month from production to your doorstep, as other US customers have reported that long recently.

 

[Zodlaw]

Nope Sony's broke before I started this rabbit hole. Maybe I should look into those more. Just also worried about warranty issues being on other side of the pond.

 

[pbui44]

I saw something about these last year, but never heard about them around here, so you can search around yourself:

https://olloaudio.com/products/s4r-recording-headphones