[cujobob]

What are the odds of another group buy happening after this one? I realize that too many orders at once makes it insanely difficult for Smeggy, but I'm curious as to whether another could happen right after the current one when things have settled down some.

 

[smeggy]

Nothing is ruled out at this time, though the $100 discount is a big hit on the small margins I make and I'm not certain it's economically plausible to do another run yet. Right now I simply don't know. It may be possible if I can cut the labor time involved with new tools and jigs because each set takes a lot of time to make and assemble. I don't have any automation and nothing is pre-built. Everything is done by hand one piece at a time, which I enjoy, but is hardly efficient. Custom phone making isn't production line stuff, each set is an individual and no two sets are identical. My R&D is ongoing with each set and they will continue to evolve as I go.

As many here know, it's also proving somewhat difficult to get steady stocks of the T50's as the dealers keep running out of them. I buy mine the same way as everyone else, from whoever has any! I've had to import them from other countries when the US was out which instantly doubles their price so I'm still trying to get a better supply line from Fostex worked out so it doesn't keep happening.

Anyway, that's about where things are at the moment. If it's possible and viable I would love to do another Group buy.

 

[Draygonn]

Would it be helpful if we sourced our own T50's? Supposedly new stock arrives the 30th.

 

[smeggy]

Either way is good with me, as long as we can get them. I currently have eight sets here and another 10 arriving Friday so I'm good for a while.

 

[Draygonn]

Cool. Maybe we can get Fostex to give you a direct line for future orders.

 

[smeggy]

Heh, I wish

 

[punkaroo]

I'd be interested...but I have yet to hear these wonderful cans!
 
Is there a floating pair of Thunderpants that's making it's rounds? Are there any Canadians willing to let a fellow HF-er try theirs out for a few days? I would cover the cost of shipping of course!
 
Gary, your woodwork is simply stunning. Love it!

 

[googleli]

So can we pay yet? Thanks!!

 

[smeggy]

I need to work out all the final costs of who wants what and where. I'm still getting blasted with mails and trying to keep up so bear with me.

 

[Radio_head]

Smeggy, you were just featured on Giz so I don't see any chances of your prodigious backlog abating...
 
Thanks soundfreaq for pointing that out.

 

[sachu]

^ haha..awesome. 

 

[ajreynol]

Group buy wait list still open?

 

[bobeau]

Anyone have a pic of TP w/ LCD2 pads?  
 
I put that in as my request but I can't recall seeing any photos, just don't want to second guess myself too much, esp if they look wonky/hideous 

  I'm also trying to understand why the majority of pad upgrades are for the O2s, which don't seem to perform as well (based on Smeggy's breakdown)  and cost nearly twice as much.

 

[smeggy]

Ack!

oh man.... :eek:

Ok, pads, the Stax pads are still the most comfy of them all which for some is the deciding factor, also, they still sound extremely nice. The Audeze pads are a little bigger but not ridiculously so. The phones look fine with them so no need to worry about looks.

 

[Hennyo]

Quote:

Ack!
oh man....

Ok, pads, the Stax pads are still the most comfy of them all which for some is the deciding factor, also, they still sound extremely nice. The Audeze pads are a little bigger but not ridiculously so. The phones look fine with them so no need to worry about looks.

 
Do they Sound better than O2 pads?? The rev 2 pads.
 
^^ Sound = supreme