[Music Alchemist]

  Be honest though if you had the choice of getting a Sennheiser headphone for $55K OR a high end sound system for $55K complete with tube amp and dual 12 inch subwoofers etc the finest in horns etc which would you take?
 
Keep in mind either of them will be given to you for free.

 
I'll take the headphones. I don't even like loudspeakers that much. This is very much a personal preference thing.
 
(But I'm sure I'll get around to getting a high-end speaker system too, sooner or later.)

 

[Sal1950]

   
Be honest though if you had the choice of getting a Sennheiser headphone for $55K OR a high end sound system for $55K complete with tube amp and dual 12 inch subwoofers etc the finest in horns etc which would you take?
 
Keep in mind either of them will be given to you for free.

I don't see there would be any question, the speaker system without a doubt.

 

[Denon2010]

  I don't see there would be any question, the speaker system without a doubt.

heh yeah me to.
 
And I would use my cash in my bank to buy the new Fostex X00 for only $400 which IMO I prefer over the Orpheus with its magnesium alloy and mahogany wood from Africa. Not to mention looks, better looking than Orpheus or anything by Sennheiser IMO

 

[Sal1950]

   
I'll take the headphones. I don't even like loudspeakers that much. This is very much a personal preference thing.
 
(But I'm sure I'll get around to getting a high-end speaker system too, sooner or later.)

Do you have any type of AV system, 5.1 or such?

 

[Denon2010]

   
I'll take the headphones. I don't even like loudspeakers that much. This is very much a personal preference thing.
 
(But I'm sure I'll get around to getting a high-end speaker system too, sooner or later.)

 
If you heard these, you would easily change your mind
 
Thankfully I was able to hear audiophile loud speaker in my lifetime even though I don't own them I remember the experience at a store, and will never forget it. Its fun times 1 trillion compared to my previous Denon D5000 headphones.
 

 

[Sal1950]

  Offcourse unlimited source of funds could get you better than the 55K Sennheiser Orpheus. If one has about Quarter Million dollars you could always get one of these
 
Acapella Spharon Excalibur Speakers
 
And its as German as you can get aswell. Dunno why anyone would though, in reality you can get an American made Klipsch for only $10,000 thats just as good.

Yep, $8k will get you one of the finest speaker systems made, the new La Scala's. Plus $2k for a subwoofer system and you'll be in great shape.

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Do you have any type of AV system, 5.1 or such?

 
No, because, like I said, I prefer headphones, so I'm not going to spend my money on something I don't even like as much.

 

[Denon2010]

  Yep, $8k will get you one of the finest speaker systems made, the new La Scala's. Plus $2k for a subwoofer system and you'll be in great shape.

 
^ yeah huge props to Klipsch they manage Audiophile grade speakers at a budget most can afford.
 
Infact check out their Bookshelf line on Amazon for $135 and you can pick out a nice AMP of your choice
 
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-KB-15-4-Inch-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00AS3X740/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448596117&sr=8-2&keywords=klipsch+bookshelf
 
5 solid stars out of 72 ratings. For $135 a pair? These people are legends.
 

 

[Music Alchemist]

I thought this thread was about the Orpheus...

 

[Denon2010]

One question the Klipsch speakers is the gold ones simply for decoration? vs the White/Silver?
 
Or there is something about the gold that affects audio? I always wondered about their speakers it looks so unique.

 

[Sal1950]

   
No, because, like I said, I prefer headphones, so I'm not going to spend my money on something I don't even like as much.

Ok, but one day when you have a chance stop by a decent AV store and watch part of Jurassic World. I can't imagine giving up these capabilities for headphone listening only.
But your choice for sure.

 

[jibzilla]

  Yep, $8k will get you one of the finest speaker systems made, the new La Scala's. Plus $2k for a subwoofer system and you'll be in great shape.

 
You would have to drop a pretty penny on the room to get the most out of it. You also do not have a source. I would not doubt another $5k on realtraps and source to really max it out. That $20k though is about as far as I would go with headphones, at that point you really do have the bardo, carbon and 009 that I mentioned with plenty of loot left over if you go grey market on the 009.

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Ok, but one day when you have a chance stop by a decent AV store and watch part of Jurassic World. I can't imagine giving up these capabilities for headphone listening only.
But your choice for sure.

 
I saw Jurassic World in a theater. Big, bold speakers don't impress me. I want sound quality, not merely sound quantity.

 

[XOnSomeX]

I want to buy it. How can I get myself one, or pre-order it?

 

[phonomat]

I want to buy it. How can I get myself one, or pre-order it?

Shoot Sennheiser an email, they'll take care of you.

Edit: try orpheus@sennheiser.com