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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
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
So, does B-stock mean refurbished or scratch-and-dent?
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.Man the reviews for the EL-8s are all over the place.
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.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.
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.
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I probably wouldn't buy refurbs.
I've purchased several Dekoni pads from these guys and can vouch for them.