[LimeANite]

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I'd like to add my experience to this. I bought an open box Denon D5000 last week from Electronic-expo. The shipment came today and from what I see, the headphones look new. Everything in the box appears to have never been opened. The packaging and twist ties look like they came from the factory. In other words, I don't think anyone unwrapped anything to at least take a listen to the headphones.

 
Got my "Open Box" D2000s today, and honestly, I can't tell if the box was ever opened.  There's no damage, and no seals on the box to break or remove.  The packaging looks mint and untouched - the plastic film on the metal parts of the headband is still in place, and everything is still twist-tied together like it came from the factory.  An excellent deal for $200.  Listening to them right now, and they sound great  Bass is powerful and accurate, but not overpowering (I've never noticed the little bass thumps at the beginning of "Layla" before this).  The treble has a bit of harshness to it, but nowhere near Grado levels.  Mids are a tiny bit recessed compared to the FA-011, but it's not too bad.  Overall, I'm really glad I decided to pick these up.  And yeah, the cable is a pain.  I'm considering picking up a D5000/7000 cable from Lawton and just swapping that in - seems like a decent upgrade for $30.
 
 

 

[mhtn]

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Got my "Open Box" D2000s today, and honestly, I can't tell if the box was ever opened.  There's no damage, and no seals on the box to break or remove.  The packaging looks mint and untouched - the plastic film on the metal parts of the headband is still in place, and everything is still twist-tied together like it came from the factory.  An excellent deal for $200.  Listening to them right now, and they sound great  Bass is powerful and accurate, but not overpowering (I've never noticed the little bass thumps at the beginning of "Layla" before this).  The treble has a bit of harshness to it, but nowhere near Grado levels.  Mids are a tiny bit recessed compared to the FA-011, but it's not too bad.  Overall, I'm really glad I decided to pick these up.  And yeah, the cable is a pain.  I'm considering picking up a D5000/7000 cable from Lawton and just swapping that in - seems like a decent upgrade for $30.
 
 

 
Same experience here with my D2000.  Everything looked brand new.  Soundwise, I felt the same too   Better bass extension than my HIFI 580 so HIFI 580 will have to go back   However, its mid cannot touch that of HD598's.  I'm OK the cable.  It could have been worse.  Comfy level is top notch - same as that of HD598. 
 
So if J&R gave you a hard time with their pricing (wouldn't budge below 225), give EE a try   As someone suggested before, Denon won't let EE discount the headphones too much, so tthey listed these headphones as "open box" to get away with selling these way bellow MSRP...
 
 

 

[BababooeyHTJ]

Shoot, I'm debating picking one of these up just to play around with. 
 
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[size=1.7em] E7-AB USB DAC And Portable Headphone Amplifier - $ 60[/size]

 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00654LOCS/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
 
This is not a FIIO E7, but from Pyle. I guess FIIO is the OEM for Pyle.

 

 

[Magick Man]

Sennheiser HD 280 Pros for $59.95, 24 hours only.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106328&Tpk=hd280pro

 

[crinacle]

 
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Same experience here with my D2000.  Everything looked brand new.  Soundwise, I felt the same too   Better bass extension than my HIFI 580 so HIFI 580 will have to go back   However, its mid cannot touch that of HD598's.  I'm OK the cable.  It could have been worse.  Comfy level is top notch - same as that of HD598. 
 
So if J&R gave you a hard time with their pricing (wouldn't budge below 225), give EE a try   As someone suggested before, Denon won't let EE discount the headphones too much, so tthey listed these headphones as "open box" to get away with selling these way bellow MSRP...

Do they come with warranty?
 
*EDIT: Nevermind. THEY DO!

 

[s1rrah]

Don't know how good these are but they are 21 bucks (typically about 80+ at Amazon) ... so I picked up a pair. The deal is time limited at WhiskeyMilitia but they generally pass it off to another site after it expires (just browse down the page after expiration): 
 
http://www.whiskeymilitia.com/
 

 
Here's a link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Aerial7-Chopper-Heaphones-Snow-Size/dp/B003MX6M18

 

[Thatleoneguy]

I noticed that B&H Photo has the Beyerdynamic DT900 Premium (32ohm) for $219 but their online ordering seems to be down til 6pm tonight. Let's see if that price changes. 
 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/614494-REG/Beyerdynamic_483958_DT_990_Premium_Open_Back.html

 

[Thatleoneguy]

Amazon also has them for $219 and FREE Shipping...should I jump on it? I listen to Classical music on my ipod....mostly lossless files. Appreciate any feedback. 

 

[MorbidToaster]

They're probably not the best Classical cans. I'd look for a 598. The Beyers improve a lot with amping and the Pros have even more overwhelming bass than usual...
 
EDIT: The 598 can be had for ~170 most of the time and are the best headphones for Classical (IMO) until you more than double their price.
 
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Amazon also has them for $219 and FREE Shipping...should I jump on it? I listen to Classical music on my ipod....mostly lossless files. Appreciate any feedback. 

 
 

 

[crinacle]

 
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Same experience here with my D2000.  Everything looked brand new.  Soundwise, I felt the same too   Better bass extension than my HIFI 580 so HIFI 580 will have to go back   However, its mid cannot touch that of HD598's.  I'm OK the cable.  It could have been worse.  Comfy level is top notch - same as that of HD598. 
 
So if J&R gave you a hard time with their pricing (wouldn't budge below 225), give EE a try   As someone suggested before, Denon won't let EE discount the headphones too much, so tthey listed these headphones as "open box" to get away with selling these way bellow MSRP...
 
 

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Got my "Open Box" D2000s today, and honestly, I can't tell if the box was ever opened.  There's no damage, and no seals on the box to break or remove.  The packaging looks mint and untouched - the plastic film on the metal parts of the headband is still in place, and everything is still twist-tied together like it came from the factory.  An excellent deal for $200.  Listening to them right now, and they sound great  Bass is powerful and accurate, but not overpowering (I've never noticed the little bass thumps at the beginning of "Layla" before this).  The treble has a bit of harshness to it, but nowhere near Grado levels.  Mids are a tiny bit recessed compared to the FA-011, but it's not too bad.  Overall, I'm really glad I decided to pick these up.  And yeah, the cable is a pain.  I'm considering picking up a D5000/7000 cable from Lawton and just swapping that in - seems like a decent upgrade for $30.
 
 

One question: how long does it take to finish processing the order?

 

[Thatleoneguy]

Thanks Morbid....I have an E6 and PA2V2 amps as well. I was considering the Senns...since I got HD428. I like the neutral sound sig on them.

 

[imackler]

HD280 for $60 today at Newegg w/ promo code listed on page: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106328

 

[tachyon42]

@imackler
 
The Sennheiser 280 Pro's are definitely worth it at this price(free shipping!)
 
 
These are the newer style. Worth trading in my old, bulkier HD280 Pro's for?

 

[tomb]

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I noticed that B&H Photo has the Beyerdynamic DT900 Premium (32ohm) for $219 but their online ordering seems to be down til 6pm tonight. Let's see if that price changes. 
 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/614494-REG/Beyerdynamic_483958_DT_990_Premium_Open_Back.html

If I'm not mistaken, they are orthodox.  Not taking orders right now is planned.  Business stops at Noon on Fridays and doesn't start back until Saturdays at 6 PM.  Back in the day, 47st Photo was this way, too.  I never hesitated from ordering from either of them - just remember their Sabbath when you plan your order.

 
 

 

[Thatleoneguy]

And I lived in NYC for 20 years...I should have known! Thanks...I remember 47th St. Photo...wow, it all comes back to me. Thanks again!