[midnightwalker]

Check it out guys. Just order 1

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http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-SA5000-DJ-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B0007N55KK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1288678670&sr=8-1

 

[WalkmanMan]

thanks i've been wanting to give these a try

 

[DjAmTraX]

Thanks for the heads up. I bought one too.

 

[GeorgeGoodman]

Are these really that good? I want them for the fact that I've read many positive reviews, and the fact that they used to be $700. I have heard they are even better balanced, so maybe I could use them with an Ibasso Toucan? A headphone meet is coming up in my area, so should I buy these headphones because they are so good and revealing and would help me to hear differences in gear?

 

[pekingduck]

Bought one even though the international price was US $235...still way cheaper than buying them locally...

 
I hate head-fi!! 

 

[Catharsis]

Coming from experience (listening to the SA5000 right now), they are undoubtedly the most detailed and crisp headphone I've heard (and several other head-fier's agree with me).  However, the SA5000 achieves such clarity through a unique sound colouration that provides a cold, sterile and slightly treble-heavy listen.  The detail and cold sterility might be too much for some. 
 
I bought mine because I listen to alot of electronica where instrument timbre isn't all that important and the SA5000 came highly recommended.  I would buy them again in a heart beat for $200. 
 
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Are these really that good? I want them for the fact that I've read many positive reviews, and the fact that they used to be $700. I have heard they are even better balanced, so maybe I could use them with an Ibasso Toucan? A headphone meet is coming up in my area, so should I buy these headphones because they are so good and revealing and would help me to hear differences in gear?

 

 

[GeorgeGoodman]

Thanks Catharsis. I am going to think about it. 

 

[spartan123]

man, almost worth me getting a second spare pair!  love these cans.

 

[winma]

Perfect for mixing! they are a bit bulky though. 

 

[Uncle Erik]

$200 is a really good price for these. I have a pair and also really enjoy them for electronica. This price almost makes me want to buy another pair.

 

[dcpoor]

very tempted, but I already have too many headphones and I dunno if these would get used much. :/

 

[Decel]

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Bought one even though the international price was US $235...still way cheaper than buying them locally...

 
I hate head-fi!! 

How did you buy internationally? Their page doesn't show international shipping
 

 

[NapalmK]

My wallet hates you.

 
Anyway well it looks like they're out at $200 but I did manage to get one for $225. Looks like I'm going to have to thin the herd sooner than I expected.

 

[Flyer24]

They go for 195$ on buy.com...really nice price drop, wish my wallet could reach it.
 
http://www.buy.com/prod/sony-home-stereo-headphones-sony-home-stereo-headphones-mdrsa5000-mdr/q/loc/111/90145405.html

 

[pekingduck]

Yeah Amazon doesn't ship outside of the US but I saw the deal was from Ritz Camera, so I ordered direct from them

 
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How did you buy internationally? Their page doesn't show international shipping