[KG Jag]

  HE-6 $799 with balanced cable, case, and extra pads.
 
http://echohifi.com/details/7942/HiFiMan_HE-6

This appears to be a used unit.  Balanced cable with extension terminating in 1/4" plug is standard issue for a new HE-6.

 

[alpha421]

Yes. Used 9/10 condition.  Sometimes, they don't picture every accessory and it may include 1/4 extension. Interested buyers should check prior to purchase.  Also, their condition rating is always on the conservative side. 

 

[KG Jag]

 

  HE-6 $799 with balanced cable, case, and extra pads.
 
http://echohifi.com/details/7942/HiFiMan_HE-6

These any good? I know the HE1000 isn't too far off, I guess that's why they're so heavily cut?
 
Edit: Just saw they list the condition as 9/10 - so a second-hand or demo unit

 
Give it the power it needs and it's one of best cans on the market.  See:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared-update-audeze-lcd-2-revision-2-6-4-13#user_HE6

 

[jelt2359]

Give it the power it needs and it's one of best cans on the market.  See:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared-update-audeze-lcd-2-revision-2-6-4-13#user_HE6

This is an end game pair of cans. Is 9/10 a good 9/10 or bad 9/10 for these guys?

 

[KG Jag]

 

Give it the power it needs and it's one of best cans on the market.  See:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared-update-audeze-lcd-2-revision-2-6-4-13#user_HE6

This is an end game pair of cans. Is 9/10 a good 9/10 or bad 9/10 for these guys?

 
No one can see into the future, but for now--and in the real world where I know I can't afford or justify getting the Orpheus--my two favorite cans are the HD 800 and the HE-6.  They are very different and complement each other.

 

[jelt2359]

No one can see into the future, but for now--and in the real world where I know I can't afford or justify getting the Orpheus--my two favorite cans are the HD 800 and the HE-6.  They are very different and complement each other.

Agreed. I'm waiting for the rumored HD850 though. That being said, if I see a HD800 at this price, it may still be game over.

 

[hotdogseller]

  Has anyone, ever, paid full price for this one?

 
I think they lowered MSRP too

 

[Click]

Dunu DN-1000 on Massdrop for $160 + shipping:
 
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/dunu-dn-1000

 

[mtkupp]

"I think I just read a classified where a guy was selling stuff now and planned on using financial aid to get a better rig. Represents everything that is wrong with kids today! "
 

It wasn't that uncommon 45 years ago either

 

[Snowgoose]

  HE-6 $799 with balanced cable, case, and extra pads.
 
http://echohifi.com/details/7942/HiFiMan_HE-6

These probably won't be around too long.  Echo is pretty popular (and deservedly so) here in Portland, and have hosted Head-fi meets in their retail space.  Many things sell on their first day up.

 

[Kylv]

  Echo is pretty popular (and deservedly so) here in Portland, and have hosted Head-fi meets in their retail space.

 
Where have you been all of my life?!?!  I moved to Portland in May and was trying to find an audio shop where I could try out things I could only dream of owning...  

 

[Snowgoose]

Well enjoy perusing their site for "deals" on five thousand dollar preamps 

.  And stop in at the shop for a wall of "Ohmyholygod" (nicely stocked headphone listening bar).  Seriously, even though the have some ridiculous summit-fi stuff, they also have much more affordable pieces, and their stuff is always very clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful rather than pretentious.
 
and a belated Welcome to Town!

 

[alpha421]

From your neighbor up north, "I love the Portland vibe."
 
AKS01 stand for $79 and $95:
http://echohifi.com/just_arrived.php

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Code hdchesky20
20% off Chesky records at HDtracks

 

[K.T.]

So another holiday deals season is coming to a close. I find it interesting to reflect on the deal trends of the holiday season, and here's what come to my mind:

- Great deals on some of the better Sennheiser headphones, ie, HD800, 650, 600, 598. Some of the lowest prices to date, suggesting a change to the Sennheiser product line this coming year?

- Massdrop going legit on Head-fi, and the K7XX drop.

- Good prices on the Koss ESP-950.

- anything else?

I remember to last year, some of the big deals involved: $150 HD598s, $200 UE900s, $160 W3s, good deals on Amperiors and Q701s... and many others.

Interesting how the offerings change from year-to-year.

Any other big deals buzz this year?