[Sil3nce]

  What does the ESP950 sound like actually... I'm quite curious.. 

Good. Though I'd rather hook it up to a Stax amp. 

 

[Vladoids]

  The ESP 950 has gone lower than $700 and I'd bet on a further reduction on Black Friday, possibly by both Amazon and KOSS directly: http://camelcamelcamel.com/Koss-160416-ESP-950-Electrostatic-Stereophone/product/B000056ULH

I think the same.
 
Waiting...

 

[imackler]

Open Box HE-400 from HiFiMan w/ factory warranty for $249 http://www.head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=235

 

[rtar]

  I think the same.
 
Waiting...

Remember, "All things come to he who waits", but then again, "The early bird catches the worm". Decisions, decisions, decisions..........................

 

[doctorjazz]

The question isn't just if it is a good price for the Koss headphones, but, since it's still not inexpensive, is it the best you can do for that amount. I haven't heard the Koss, recently got open box Hifiman HD-560 for about the same amount. Maybe someone has both and can compare, reviews are great for the 560. I really like my pair (read about the open box on this thread), just sayin

 

[german103]

Brainwavz HM5 + Brainwavz AP001 Amp - 99.5$
 
http://www.mp4nation.net/brainwavz-hm5-studio-monitor-headphones
 
What do you say?

 

[ChrisCaubin]

What do the HD600s and 650s usually go for on black friday, and should we expect and parts express discounts?

 

[imackler]

20% off. I don't really expect better than buysonics's recent deals.

 

[MrEleventy]

So... did BuySonic quietly sell some LCD-2 and LCD-X and had it slip from our radars? Or is it a placeholder for something coming up....? *Clicks notify me button*

 

[esteebin]

Funny thing is that used to be it's regular price many many years ago before headphones industry boomed.

Also B&W P5 on Amazon flash sale at 8:50 Am Pacific Time

To piggyback on this: I checked this deal yesterday and it says RECERTIFIED. Just informing you guys that it may be used/repaired, so there are no surprises.

 

[imackler]

Double post. Stupid smart phone.

 

[rtar]

Doctorjazz, I agree completely with what you wrote, "The question isn't just if it is a good price for the Koss headphones, but, since it's still not inexpensive, is it the best you can do for that amount.". I have the same view for any deal on any headphone/iem. Personally, I don't care if a deal is exceptional for a particular item, if there is another phone, that can be had at about the same price, that is better. The hard part is deciding this, without auditioning.

 

[sujitsky]

Don't know if you would consider this a deal but...
 
Philips SHE3590 for $2.99 on sonic electronix (use code DEAL60)

 

[Magick Man]

Good. Though I'd rather hook it up to a Stax amp. 

I didn't notice a tremendous difference, maybe a tiny lowering in noise floor, dynamics were still the same.

What does the ESP950 sound like actually... I'm quite curious.. 

Warmer than most Stax, with slightly more forward mids, but still very neutral compared to the vast majority of dynamic cans. I'd characterize it as a very pleasing and rich sound, great to listen to for long sessions without being fatiguing.

Doctorjazz, I agree completely with what you wrote, "The question isn't just if it is a good price for the Koss headphones, but, since it's still not inexpensive, is it the best you can do for that amount.". I have the same view for any deal on any headphone/iem. Personally, I don't care if a deal is exceptional for a particular item, if there is another phone, that can be had at about the same price, that is better. The hard part is deciding this, without auditioning.

IMO, yes, nothing else touches them at their price point, even at full retail. The HE-6 is a close competitor, but for more money.

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[BloodyPenguin]

  Don't know if you would consider this a deal but...
 
Philips SHE3590 for $2.99 on sonic electronix (use code DEAL60)

For $3, I think they sound pretty decent.  Might make a good stocking stuffer.
 
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