markmaxx
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Originally Posted by karthur /img/forum/go_quote.gif When I was twelve I bought some $50 headphones from Radio Shack with a claimed frequency response of something like 8-25k and they sounded like cheap nasty tinny trash. So I wouldn't read too much into frequency response claims...I'm sure they sound great but how much better than the HD650 or other top-of-the-line cans, only time will tell..I think it would be wise to wait until after the hype dies down to draw a conclusion. |
Originally Posted by subtle /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nothing wrong with wishful thinking, but I honestly don't think we will see prices fall under $1000 for at least the first six months. This is a hand made headphone, not some factory line product. Sennheiser just doesn't have to cater to the headphone market the same way Denon does. The street price will be $1400...no way around it. |
Originally Posted by subtle /img/forum/go_quote.gif What for? He's a customer like the rest of us. If I go create an online community devoted to exotic cars, should Bugatti hook me up with a Veyron? |
Originally Posted by dfkt /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm actually very interested about what goes on below 90Hz... you could say I'm not exactly an Etymotic guy when it comes to bass. |
Originally Posted by Skin /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...There simply isnt that many people who are going to spend 1400 bucks on a Sennheiser headphone... |
Originally Posted by vic1890 /img/forum/go_quote.gif firstly, a Veyron doesn't cost a mere 1400, and secondly, considering they are aiming these at audiophiles, it would be wise to appease a person whose opinions are worth gold among that said circle. So no, he's not just a customer like the rest of us. |
Originally Posted by Skin /img/forum/go_quote.gif "Hand made" or not it simply depends on the speed at which they are created. A lot of stuff is hand made or at least hand assembled and doesnt carry a gigantic premium. And again Sennheiser is a very popular name with a boat load of dealers. Ultrasone they are not. You act like they'll be making 50 a month or something. Im confident you'll see ample supply and a very swift price drop. There simply isnt that many people who are going to spend 1400 bucks on a Sennheiser headphone. Thats made even more obvious by how many people were turned off by the price in this very thread. At that price their market will dry up faster than water in the desert. |
Originally Posted by subtle /img/forum/go_quote.gif What do you mean "on a Sennheiser headphone"? There are plenty of people willing to spend $1400 on headphones period, let alone one made by Sennheiser. Are you familiar with the HE60 and HE90? What about the majority of current and out of production former flagships. R10, HP2, PS1, L3000, OIIMKI, ED7, ED9, Qualia, and the list goes on and on. All sell used for over $1400 and most sell for $2000+. People were only turned off by the price here because they were expecting something a little more in line with 580/600/650 pricing. There ain't going to be a swift price drop on this one. Sorry. Sennheiser will just pull back on production if the demand isn't there. They aren't going to flood the market with these like an HD600/650. Tell you what. Meet me back here in six months and we'll see who gets the first slice of pie. |