[Saoshyant]

I have those, they sound fantastic indeed. Didn't know they compete with the Se425!

Any idea how the CA3 compares with something like an Etymotic HF5?

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

I don't, sorry. The Re400 is the closest thing to the CA3 that I've had and even that has a different sound sig.

 

[mrscotchguy]

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-117522-hifiman-he-400-headphones-demo.aspx

Hifiman HE-400 Demo (full warranty) - $269 shipped

 

[cel4145]

Was at my local Staples, and they had two pairs of UE6000s on clearance for $79. I had not heard them before, so I bought a pair. Went out to the car, listened to them for 15 minutes (such a Head-Fier thing to do, right?), and went back in and bought the other pair for my brother.

I also picked up a JBL Charge bluetooth speaker (blue) for $105, and they had several other bluetooth speakers and some headphones on clearance. I saw on Slickdeals someone else had posted about clearance at their Staples on bluetooth speakers.

Could be Staples is doing some inventory clearance on mobile electronics. Might be worth checking your local Staples if interested.

 

[Za Warudo]

Tigerdirect used to sell them for $70, even less if you use their mailing rebate system (like $30). Too bad the pair I got from them was defective.

 

[cel4145]

Tigerdirect used to sell them for $70, even less if you use their mailing rebate system (like $30). Too bad the pair I got from them was defective.

Too bad you couldn't have gone out in the car and tried them, and then returned them if you didn't like them or they were defective

Not that you probably care, but I don't buy from Tigerdirect. I don't care for their customer service. Years ago, they used to bait and switch if they out of stock on something.

 

[Za Warudo]

Yeah, I returned mine but had to pay the return shipping.

 

[viralcow]

Not sure how good of a deal this is, but AWD has used Fidelio X1's ranging from $185 to $192:
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-X1-28-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B00B3QD94O/

 

[soundeffect]

Was at my local Staples, and they had two pairs of UE6000s on clearance for $79. I had not heard them
before, so I bought a pair. Went out to the car, listened to them for 15 minutes (such a Head-Fier thing to do, right?), and went back in and bought the other pair for my brother.

I also picked up a JBL Charge bluetooth speaker (blue) for $105, and they had several other bluetooth speakers and some headphones on clearance. I saw on Slickdeals someone else had posted about clearance at their Staples on bluetooth speakers.

Could be Staples is doing some inventory clearance on mobile electronics. Might be worth checking your local Staples if interested.

Not sure what is going on with the other clearance, but the UE6000 are being discontinued by manufacturer according to what is labeled on amazon for the headphone. They are selling the UE6000 for $81.00 free shipped.

 

[doushikunlun]

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-117522-hifiman-he-400-headphones-demo.aspx

Hifiman HE-400 Demo (full warranty) - $269 shipped

Is that a good deal or will there be a better deal? Amazon has been selling those for $299, right?

 

[doushikunlun]

And it's demo item too

 

[KG Jag]

 

Was at my local Staples, and they had two pairs of UE6000s on clearance for $79. I had not heard them
before, so I bought a pair. Went out to the car, listened to them for 15 minutes (such a Head-Fier thing to do, right?), and went back in and bought the other pair for my brother.

I also picked up a JBL Charge bluetooth speaker (blue) for $105, and they had several other bluetooth speakers and some headphones on clearance. I saw on Slickdeals someone else had posted about clearance at their Staples on bluetooth speakers.

Could be Staples is doing some inventory clearance on mobile electronics. Might be worth checking your local Staples if interested.

Not sure what is going on with the other clearance, but the UE6000 are being discontinued by manufacturer according to what is labeled on amazon for the headphone. They are selling the UE6000 for $81.00 free shipped.

Or for $75 shipped from an eBay seller.

 

[cel4145]

Is that a good deal or will there be a better deal? Amazon has been selling those for $299, right?

Razordog has the best deal right now: $239 for b-stock. Not likely to ever see any better price from a retailer. These are most likely customer returns where someone just decided the headphone wasn't for them. Razordog is a popular vendor on Head-Fi with a good reputation. If I didn't already have HE-400s and were looking to buy, I wouldn't hesitate to get those from Razordog.

 

[esteebin]

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-XBAH3-Hybrid-Driver-Headphones/dp/B00FJISZ28
 
Sony XBA-H3 $240 on Amazon
 
CamelCamelCamel shows it at lowest price
 
Sony XBA-H1 $94 also

 

[Sladeophile]

Razordog has the best deal right now: $239 for b-stock. Not likely to ever see any better price from a retailer. These are most likely customer returns where someone just decided the headphone wasn't for them. Razordog is a popular vendor on Head-Fi with a good reputation. If I didn't already have HE-400s and were looking to buy, I wouldn't hesitate to get those from Razordog.

+1 Got mine from RD, could not be happier with their service. I have heard really good things about their b-stock too. I'm sure they will throw in the velours if you ask too.