[alavan]

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Originally Posted by MusicallySilent /img/forum/go_quote.gif You are welcome, I did a little dive through the search feature and found some large threads you could read up or skim through to get some ideas http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/pri...-k1000-221804/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/hel...-k1000-261934/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/wha...-k1000-158984/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/my-...y-blog-175431/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/amp-k1000-204663/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/too...-k1000-159418/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/bes...0-k1000-21877/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/cat...stions-171893/ Also keep in mind source is very important, if you are paying 1000 dollars for headphones and you run them out of that little FM radio you bought years ago they wont sound good. Likewise if you run them out of a Meridian G08 or similar and are using ipod headphones you aren't getting good sound either. Since these are the K1000 after all, you do need a speaker amp of some sort to even drive them. Likewise, as the speaker amp improves the sound may improve. Cables have lots of skepticism compared to other parts of the chain but based on how many people hear differences there is more likely than not some difference between the quality of Ipod Cable, Canare Starquad, Stranded Silver Plated Copper and your Audiophile recable of choice. So simply stated spend a lot of time on the source, and amp and look at recabling options though it isn't completely necessary.

Thanks, they are not only very useful but also very funny

 

[alavan]

Now I know how hard it is to find a pair of K1000, I do envy folks in Germany

 

[djork]

hey.. don't worry about it. it's always nice to have something to look forward to. if you're determined, you'll get yours in due course..

 

[alavan]

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Originally Posted by djork /img/forum/go_quote.gif hey.. don't worry about it. it's always nice to have something to look forward to. if you're determined, you'll get yours in due course..

Thanks， it does help, I feel better now
You are right I should be more patient.

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by alavan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now I know how hard it is to find a pair of K1000, I do envy folks in Germany

Just keep an close eye with the FS forum and eBay. I am sure you will have the opportunity to score one not far ahead.

 

[smeggy]

Yep, I got two for less than $1600 with patience and an eagle eye. A pretty good deal considering what they normally go for here.

 

[FishSauce]

Has the K1000 line completely discontinued or is there an upgraded version(newer model) one.

I just don't understand why there's demand in the market but no supply. It's not limited edition phone, is it?

 

[smeggy]

They stopped production a few years ago. Too expensive to make and worn out tooling apparently. No newer version and approximately 12-13,000 sets were made. Not exactely limited, but still a smallish number. Replaced by the 701 as their top phone.

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by alavan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now I know how hard it is to find a pair of K1000, I do envy folks in Germany

Well, as I said you did not have to wait long for an opportunity to buy one. As there are now a K1000 pair for sale in the FS forum.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs-akg-k1000-340667/

Edit: Mind that he bought them for just $350 a week ago. Not that there are anything wrong with making a profit on buying/selling...
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/i-g...killer-338531/

 

[alavan]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, as I said you did did have to wait long for an opportunity to buy one. As there are now a K1000 pair for sale in the FS forum. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs-akg-k1000-340667/ Edit: Mind that he bought them for just $350 a week ago. Not that there are anything wrong with making a profit on buying/selling... http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/i-g...killer-338531/

what a great deal he got! Thanks buddy. He is asking $1600 right now, but currently I've not raised so much money

 

[alavan]

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Originally Posted by smeggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yep, I got two for less than $1600 with patience and an eagle eye. A pretty good deal considering what they normally go for here.

Two for less than $1600? It is a great deal! Thanks for telling me this

 

[alavan]

I've got my K1000 for a while, and I love them so much.

 

[jordanross]

Man I would love a pair of these guys, there are 3 up on ebay.de, but the exchange rate is a killer.

 

[Fitz]

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Originally Posted by jordanross /img/forum/go_quote.gif Man I would love a pair of these guys, there are 3 up on ebay.de, but the exchange rate is a killer.

Yeah... I'm really glad I got mine when the dollar was a lot stronger.

 

[krmathis]

:hint: The FS forum...