[HiGHFLYiN9]

Great deal on the EL8, a shame it's the titanium version, which is heavier and doesn't sound as good as the regular closed EL8 (at least to my ears, I've owned both). Still for $250 they sure beat Beats

 

[Terco]

This is the closed version. Pretty sure the EL-8 Open (refurbished) version was $199 on BF last year. The open version is supposed to be much better than the closed. I demo'd the open version and really liked it. Haven't heard the closed version though.

Well there you go!


- AUDEZE EL-8 Open Back Planar Magnetic Headphones with Standard Audio Cable - B_Stock $229

https://www.adorama.com/au200e81212b.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

- AUDEZE SINE On-Ear Closed-Back Headphones with Standard Audio Cable, B-Stock $179

https://www.adorama.com/ausine21140b.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

- AUDEZE iSINE 20 In-Ear Headphones with Standard 1/8" Audio Cable - B-Stock $299

https://www.adorama.com/auisine20stb.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

- AUDEZE LCD-2 High-Performance Planar Magnetic Headphones, Shedua Wood Edition - B-Stock $529

https://www.adorama.com/au1l2102001b.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

- AUDEZE LCD-i4 In-Ears with Lighting & Standard Cables, EFPIGS Version, B - Stock $1.499

https://www.adorama.com/aulcdi3b.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

 

[phthora]

Well there you go!


- AUDEZE EL-8 Open Back Planar Magnetic Headphones with Standard Audio Cable - B_Stock $229

https://www.adorama.com/au200e81212b.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

- AUDEZE SINE On-Ear Closed-Back Headphones with Standard Audio Cable, B-Stock $179

https://www.adorama.com/ausine21140b.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

- AUDEZE iSINE 20 In-Ear Headphones with Standard 1/8" Audio Cable - B-Stock $299

https://www.adorama.com/auisine20stb.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

- AUDEZE LCD-2 High-Performance Planar Magnetic Headphones, Shedua Wood Edition - B-Stock $529

https://www.adorama.com/au1l2102001b.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

- AUDEZE LCD-i4 In-Ears with Lighting & Standard Cables, EFPIGS Version, B - Stock $1.499

https://www.adorama.com/aulcdi3b.html?sdtid=11491659&emailprice=t

So, does B-stock mean refurbished or scratch-and-dent?

 

[harpo1]

Man the reviews for the EL-8s are all over the place.

 

[greenkiwi]

They were rev’d and the second version was generall better regarded.

 

[Pharmaboy]

So, does B-stock mean refurbished or scratch-and-dent?

Pretty sure that B stock refers to minor cosmetic flaws that have zero effect on sound, operability, etc.

Refurbished is a whole other thing. Depending on the industry/mfr, it can be totally up and up--or not.

I would by B stock, so long as the cosmetic flaws are fully disclosed & even pictured (SVS, the subwoofer folks, do the best job of that I've ever seen--many photos showing exactly what the flaws are).

I probably wouldn't buy refurbs.

 

[Terco]

I had the LCD-2 B-stock in Black Friday 2016 and the iSine 20 B-stock last year also in Black Friday from Audeze and I can say that these were like brand new headphones and I couldn't find anything wrong with these, that was my experience.

I will probably wait till this coming Black Friday (since I don't need more headphones at the moment) for a pair of LDC-2c and the EL-8 Titanium.

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

Man the reviews for the EL-8s are all over the place.

I personally think they are a fantastic sounding headphone. I purchased my first pair when they first came out. Back then they were very hard to beat for $699. Now-a-days there is a lot of competition in this price-point. If you like the Audeze signature (polite top end with a full presentation), you'll like these. If you're looking for bright/crisp treble sparkle or an analytical sound, Audeze will not be your cup of tea.

I also really enjoy the Sines. Great for travelling, although I use them with the CIPHER cable exclusively. I believe you can purchase it separately. These prices are an absolute no brainer. I'd skip the EL8 Titanium though unless it's the only one available. I haven't tried the in-ear Audeze yet, but have heard good things.

 

[harpo1]

I personally think they are a fantastic sounding headphone. I purchased my first pair when they first came out. Back then they were very hard to beat for $699. Now-a-days there is a lot of competition in this price-point. If you like the Audeze signature (polite top end with a full presentation), you'll like these. If you're looking for bright/crisp treble sparkle or an analytical sound, Audeze will not be your cup of tea.

I also really enjoy the Sines. Great for travelling, although I use them with the CIPHER cable exclusively. I believe you can purchase it separately. These prices are an absolute no brainer. I'd skip the EL8 Titanium though unless it's the only one available. I haven't tried the in-ear Audeze yet, but have heard good things.

I have the iSine 20 and love them. I mainly use them with the cipher cable and my ipad. You can also eq them with the standard cable to sound almost identical to the cipher cable.

 

[maheeinfy]

Sharing a coupon i received in the box

https://www.digitaldjgear.com

10% off with DDJG2018

 

[kgingher]

Pretty sure that B stock refers to minor cosmetic flaws that have zero effect on sound, operability, etc.

Refurbished is a whole other thing. Depending on the industry/mfr, it can be totally up and up--or not.

. . .

I probably wouldn't buy refurbs.

Interesting. Refurb can actually be seen as another level of QA/QC. If it comes with the original warranty . . . it's likely, statistically speaking, to be BETTER than non-refurb.

I've bought refurbished computers for 20 years . . . no problems, whether PCs or Macs.

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

Sharing a coupon i received in the box

https://www.digitaldjgear.com

10% off with DDJG2018

I've purchased several Dekoni pads from these guys and can vouch for them.

 

[Double C]

Dang!! Someone snagged those Sine. If anybody see's another deal like that, please let me know!!

 

[Terco]

- Audeze LCD-X $1199 (not include the travel case)

https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-collection/lcd-x

- Sony WH-1000XM2 $199 (Manufacturer refurbished) 30 days free return

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-WH-10...oise-Cancelling-Hi-Fi-Headphones/263399087284

 

[phthora]

Also on the Music Creator's Special (like the one listed above) is the Audeze LCD-XC for $1299, down from $1799:
https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-collection/lcd-xc