[Beagle]

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Originally Posted by A.Thorsen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Pay a hefty penalty to whom? And how do you prove this? What's the criteria?

What's the criteria? LOL! Like maybe not having the product available that you're advertising?

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What criteria is being used to determine whether or not these are "overpriced?" Just because you think so? What's your frame of reference, if any? Are you in the new Grado PS 1000 thread popping this line, too?

Putting down money for a headphone that does not exist? I'd say that "headphone" is overpriced

Seriously though, any dynamic headphone over $1000 is overpriced IMO.

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Originally Posted by A.Thorsen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I haven't been following this huge thread very closely, but what information is left that people are looking for? These things aren't shipping until later this month at earliest and probably into April. What's left to say after that?

Imagine a major artist like Radiohead, U2 or Springsteen announcing/promoting a new, highly anticipated release. Millions of people order it. Then they say "Oh, I guess we better go record it now".

 

[Skin]

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Originally Posted by Beagle /img/forum/go_quote.gif Imagine a major artist like Radiohead, U2 or Springsteen announcing/promoting a new, highly anticipated release. Millions of people order it. Then they say "Oh, I guess we better go record it now".

You placed an order? Where? I think most everyone placed a Pre-Order knowing full well that no specific date was set.

Im sorry if you paid by Paypal but its certainly not Sennheisers fault that a retailer has your money already.

 

[xenithon]

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Radiohead, U2 or Springsteen................new, highly anticipated release........millions of people order it.

The difference is that if said artists molded their own CD's and handpainted the surface of each and every one and created each booklet with paper, pen, pencil, and/or paint rather than send a million to print; and sold the album for $500; there would not be millions of people ordering it nor millions made (mass-production style). Bear in mind that the demand for ultra high-end headphones is tiny relative to music albums; it is an extremely niche market.

 

[immtbiker]

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Originally Posted by A.Thorsen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I haven't been following this huge thread very closely...What's left to say?

What's left to say?

Your statement says volumes, especially when posting so aggressively.

 

[Bostonears]

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Originally Posted by Beagle /img/forum/go_quote.gif And anyway, what's the real difference between a cash deposit on something that doesn't not exist and a "pre-order" confirmed on a CC # for same?

There's a big difference, at least for those who pre-ordered from a reputable dealer in the U.S.. The credit card won't be charged until the order actually ships.

 

[A.Thorsen]

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Originally Posted by Skin /img/forum/go_quote.gif You placed an order? Where? I think most everyone placed a Pre-Order knowing full well that no specific date was set. Im sorry if you paid by Paypal but its certainly not Sennheisers fault that a retailer has your money already.

Exactly.




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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif What's left to say? Your statement says volumes, especially when posting so aggressively.

What exactly is my statement saying in volumes?

You really think my brief posts in this thread have been "so aggressive?" Really?

Wow, It doesn't take much any more, I guess.



There's two different phenomena that I've seen happening in this thread for a while that yes, I've been taking exception to, and it probably is showing up in my tone a little bit. If you want, I can elaborate on those two things here for you.

I look forward to your response but please don't put words in my mouth when and if you do respond. Thanks.

 

[Fido2]

 

[xenithon]

To all those spoiling an otherwise pleasant and informative, if somewhat heated thread.

 

[number1sixerfan]

This thread is crazy. One thing that I've realized is that if you have a valid point pro or con to the HD800, there are people on both sides who simply make it an emotional battle.

Want to be positively skeptic and take reviews with a grain of salt? You are labeled as a head-fi/hd800 basher.

Don't think they are overpriced or are excited for their release. You're labeled as a fanboy.

It would be really nice if people could hear different points of view without getting so emotional about it.

 

[number1sixerfan]

double post, sorry.

 

[A.Thorsen]

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Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif This thread is crazy. One thing that I've realized is that if you have a valid point pro or con to the HD800, there are people on both sides who simply make it an emotional battle. Want to be positively skeptic and take reviews with a grain of salt? You are labeled as a head-fi/hd800 basher. Don't think they are overpriced or are excited for their release. You're labeled as a fanboy. It would be really nice if people could hear different points of view without getting so emotional about it.

Add to this list: "Taking potshots at industry people and having some kind of strange, petty vendetta of sorts with them" and you come pretty close to the kinds of things I've been getting annoyed with in this thread and why my tone may seem "so aggressive" to some.

Thank you for this post.

 

[vvanrij]

someone's got a new friend...

You'r all just to eager to get the 800

There is bound to be some dissapointments.

 

[gp_hebert]

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Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif It would be really nice if people could hear different points of view without getting so emotional about it.

Welcome to reality.

 

[callmevil]

231 pages.. still nothing.. how is jude's review going?

 

[boomy3555]

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Originally Posted by number1sixerfan /img/forum/go_quote.gif This thread is crazy. One thing that I've realized is that if you have a valid point pro or con to the HD800, there are people on both sides who simply make it an emotional battle. Want to be positively skeptic and take reviews with a grain of salt? You are labeled as a head-fi/hd800 basher. Don't think they are overpriced or are excited for their release. You're labeled as a fanboy. [size=small]It would be really nice if people could hear different points of view without getting so emotional about it.[/size]

Emotion is what it's all about. No joy, No fun, No Life. and if I have to hear one more person say "let's just be professional" I'm gonna Sh*&^&&t a brick.