Soundsgoodtome
Headphoneus Supremus
Model # on that Onkyo? This is for a buddy wanting a nice set for an average joe. Warmth and bass would be ok, no need to be a flat or airy fr.
That ONKYO that was on Woot recently would have been a good option. It will probably show up again.
That was my 1st thought too. Another great choice might be the V-Moda Crossfade M-80s. They were just recently displaced from Innerfidelity's wall of fame by the newer model XS, and are available at the above link from AWD for $60 Used Very Good.
I have both the Onkyo and the newer XS model and prefer the sound, durability, and smaller packing size of the V-moda's. The M-80 is supposed to be very similar to the XS.
Model # on that Onkyo? This is for a buddy wanting a nice set for an average joe. Warmth and bass would be ok, no need to be a flat or airy fr.
That ONKYO that was on Woot recently would have been a good option. It will probably show up again.
ES-CTI300 I think?
How much was the WOOT sale? They're currently $70 on Amazon which fits the bill perfectly. Looks like a great set of phones too: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-ES-CTI300-BS-Headphones-Control/dp/B00G53GJA6
Not cross ship, just order from amazon and then put someone else's address as the shipping. Would go direct w/o being taxed.
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I would be very wary about, for example, throwing it into a bag and taking it somewhere. It feels very flimsy and I wouldn't recommend it. For desk use, it should hold up well enough.
If any tom, dick and harry can get those prices all day long, then it's not a "deal" now is it? Kinda defeats the purpose of this thread.
E: And I do get where you're coming from, but it's not like I'm quoting numbers that are years ago. The 390 "number" was recent and before that, Senn was clearing house on their outlet store where the HD700s were close to $300. It's a recent reference point.
I don't think that would work. Whenever I have to have something shipped to my NY address, I am charged NY state tax. Everything shipped to PA is charged PA state tax.