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BofaDeezNuhtz · 14-10-2019 9:54pm

Historical data shows it's about the 15th time in 3 years they have dropped to that price on sale.

I can't see or vouch for that seller tho.
There's currently Amazon, 3 with 200+ sales in last year & 1 with 23k sales in last year.

Could've been just a sale but then yis are saying his other prices looked ropey so I dunno.

Neways, presume everyone's running:

https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/
&
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/keepa-amazon-price-tracke/neebplgakaahbhdphmkckjjcegoiijjo?hl=en

Click 3rd party & All time sales etc.;)
https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/SE846-CL-EFS-Isolating-Earphones-Definition-MicroDrivers/product/B00DIUGW6A

limnam · 14-10-2019 10:21pm

cormie wrote: »

Got that back, the item is already removed from Amazon at that price now

I've enough headphones to keep me going really for now, but thanks for the suggestion. It'd be a verry special treat to myself to get the Shure's so just gonna wait and see if that day ever comes, priority over that is a better speaker system for home though

If you're going to go mad, do it right :pac::pac:

https://jhaudio.com/p/jh16v2-custom

17-11-2019 11:30pm

Thinking of getting myself a pair of AKG K371's. Need a nice pair of closed backs and they are getting glowing reviews. Good price too.

03-12-2019 5:49pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Thinking of getting myself a pair of AKG K371's. Need a nice pair of closed backs and they are getting glowing reviews. Good price too.

Didn't go with the K371's in the end after reading issues with their build.
Ordered a pair of HE4XX's off Drop instead.

AllForIt · 04-12-2019 2:02am

Deleted User wrote: »

Didn't go with the K371's in the end after reading issues with their build.
Ordered a pair of HE4XX's off Drop instead.

Let us know what you think of the HE4XX, I'm interested myself.

04-12-2019 10:13am

Will do. Hopefully have them next week.

AllForIt · 04-12-2019 3:45pm

Has anyone seen this German guys youtube channel? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oP1c32RgPs&t=1134s

He critiques many audio gadgets but when it comes to headphones he's managed to find a way replicate the sound sig of headphones - which you have to listen to with headphones obviously. He usually does this with comparing 2 or more headphones at a time. Quite a unique thing to do. Obviously the effect can't be completely accurate but I thing it would give you a good impression of how a headphone sounds. His bi-aural videos are fun to listen to as well. Again you have to listen to those with headphones.

cormie · 04-12-2019 4:14pm

AllForIt wrote: »

Has anyone seen this German guys youtube channel? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oP1c32RgPs&t=1134s

He critiques many audio gadgets but when it comes to headphones he's managed to find a way replicate the sound sig of headphones - which you have to listen to with headphones obviously. He usually does this with comparing 2 or more headphones at a time. Quite a unique thing to do. Obviously the effect can't be completely accurate but I thing it would give you a good impression of how a headphone sounds. His bi-aural videos are fun to listen to as well. Again you have to listen to those with headphones.

He looks like Val Kilmer :pac:

04-12-2019 9:42pm

Yea. He's very good.

09-12-2019 6:27pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Will do. Hopefully have them next week.

So. Got these earlier today. I have to say that these are the best sounding pair of headphones i have.

The instrument separation and soundstage are magnificent. It's like your head is filled with music. An absolute joy. So happy i went with them and for the price i don't think you'd get anything better.

AllForIt · 10-12-2019 4:35am

The instrument separation and soundstage are magnificent.

Yeah that's why I'm interested in them. I love my HD6XX but they don't have good soundstage. In fact they are quite poor in that respect for an open headphone. My X2's which I don't have any longer were much better in that regard but I didn't think they were audiophile grade besides. Seems like the HE4XX have all the good qualities of the 2 cans I mentioned in one package.

10-12-2019 9:09am

Problem is now that i still want to get the DT1990 Pro's but i'm afraid they won't sound as good as these. I love my HD650's too but the sound on the HE4XX's is just my perfect sound. The headphone rabbit hole is deep.

uncle_sam_ie · 10-12-2019 11:53am

Deleted User wrote: »

Problem is now that i still want to get the DT1990 Pro's but i'm afraid they won't sound as good as these. I love my HD650's too but the sound on the HE4XX's is just my perfect sound. The headphone rabbit hole is deep.

I still want to get the DT1990 pro too but got my eye on the Audeze LCD-2C. Enjoying the HD6xx's. They defienly sound better after a few weeks of being broken-in.

10-12-2019 11:58am

I hope that Drop extend their EU store range. The XX versions are just such value for money.

ElBastardo1 · 10-12-2019 12:00pm

Just looking for peoples experiences regarding the 3.5mm jack being remoed. I got the P30 pro last week and I'm very happy with it so far. Camera is fantastic and is very good in general. Upgraded from the S8+ and really feel the difference. My only issue is the lask of 3.5mm Jack. For anyone that has used the phone long term, how do they find the port for listening to music? I never charged my phone and used it at the same time for fear of the charging port breaking on previous phones. So my fear is using a connected earphones into this slot may break it over time. whats people opinion on using it? is bluetooth earphones reccomended to save the slot from over use?

Gonzovision · 10-12-2019 1:37pm

ElBastardo1 wrote: »

Just looking for peoples experiences regarding the 3.5mm jack being remoed. I got the P30 pro last week and I'm very happy with it so far. Camera is fantastic and is very good in general. Upgraded from the S8+ and really feel the difference. My only issue is the lask of 3.5mm Jack. For anyone that has used the phone long term, how do they find the port for listening to music? I never charged my phone and used it at the same time for fear of the charging port breaking on previous phones. So my fear is using a connected earphones into this slot may break it over time. whats people opinion on using it? is bluetooth earphones reccomended to save the slot from over use?

Have the same phone myself and had the same concerns. I never used the set that came with the phone and just bit the bullet and bought some wireless headphones.

Started with the Sennheiser CX 7, which were around £90 on Amazon at the time. They were ok, but I have wired iem Momentums, and even though they have that Sennheiser sound, they were lacking compared to the Momentums. The mids sounded a bit muddy to me.

So for on the go and gym/running I picked up a pair of Bose Soundsport Free. I find them much better in terms of sq, but they are fair manky looking and stick out a good bit. Fit is decent though.

If I wasn't going to use them for sport I would probably have went with the true wireless Momentums.

Gonzovision · 10-12-2019 1:38pm

Looking to pick up a set of AKG k712 pros.

Any owners here that could recommend me a DAC/AMP combo or seperates to get the best out of them?

Budget probably 300

73bc61lyohr0mu · 10-12-2019 1:42pm

ElBastardo1 wrote: »

Just looking for peoples experiences regarding the 3.5mm jack being remoed. I got the P30 pro last week and I'm very happy with it so far. Camera is fantastic and is very good in general. Upgraded from the S8+ and really feel the difference. My only issue is the lask of 3.5mm Jack. For anyone that has used the phone long term, how do they find the port for listening to music? I never charged my phone and used it at the same time for fear of the charging port breaking on previous phones. So my fear is using a connected earphones into this slot may break it over time. whats people opinion on using it? is bluetooth earphones reccomended to save the slot from over use?

I have a P30 Pro myself and find the audio very poor. Very muddled with poor clarity. Dolby atmos just makes it louder with more bass. I'm trying to pick up an LG g7. Best phone I ever used for audio..

10-12-2019 2:09pm

Gonzovision wrote: »

Looking to pick up a set of AKG k712 pros.

Any owners here that could recommend me a DAC/AMP combo or seperates to get the best out of them?

Budget probably 300

I presume you'll be hooking up to a PC? If so i'd recommend the below. One of the one's i own and it's served me well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMSL-M3-Powered-Audio-Decoder/dp/B019Y5TR6O/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=smsl+m3&qid=1575983360&sr=8-3

Gonzovision · 10-12-2019 2:17pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I presume you'll be hooking up to a PC? If so i'd recommend the below. One of the one's i own and it's served me well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMSL-M3-Powered-Audio-Decoder/dp/B019Y5TR6O/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=smsl+m3&qid=1575983360&sr=8-3

Yep, perfect thanks!

10-12-2019 2:20pm

Lovely clean sound from it and it can drive anything you throw at it. Get's verrrry loud.

uncle_sam_ie · 10-12-2019 7:16pm

Gonzovision wrote: »

Looking to pick up a set of AKG k712 pros.

Any owners here that could recommend me a DAC/AMP combo or seperates to get the best out of them?

Budget probably 300

I paired my HD6xx with the Schiit Asgard 2 and modi dac
The Magni 3 and modi 3 would be a good combo
https://www.schiit.co.uk/dacs/modi-3-Silver
https://www.schiit.co.uk/headphone-amps/Magni_3_plus
Cheaper option is the Schiit Fulla 3 https://www.schiit.co.uk/schiit-gaming-products/fulla-3
The JDS Labs " The Element" also is a great Amp Dac combo. http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/jds-labs-the-element-headphone-amplifier-usb-dac-copper-ring.html

Gonzovision · 11-12-2019 1:03pm

uncle_sam_ie wrote: »

I paired my HD6xx with the Schiit Asgard 2 and modi dac
The Magni 3 and modi 3 would be a good combo
https://www.schiit.co.uk/dacs/modi-3-Silver
https://www.schiit.co.uk/headphone-amps/Magni_3_plus
Cheaper option is the Schiit Fulla 3 https://www.schiit.co.uk/schiit-gaming-products/fulla-3
The JDS Labs " The Element" also is a great Amp Dac combo. http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/jds-labs-the-element-headphone-amplifier-usb-dac-copper-ring.html

I think I'm going to go with the new Magni 3 plus and the Modi 3. Should be in stock later this month.

AllForIt · 16-12-2019 4:15pm

Deleted User wrote: »

So. Got these earlier today. I have to say that these are the best sounding pair of headphones i have.

The HE4XX does't seem to be available in Europe on the Drop site. I'm wondering if that's because they are sold out or what. Where/how did you get yours if you don't mind me asking?

AllForIt · 16-12-2019 5:16pm

bedlam wrote: »

Sold out and drop are shutting their EU wearhouse so the US site is the only place for now.

Shi*e. I might look into AddressPal so.

uncle_sam_ie · 17-12-2019 10:41am

bedlam wrote: »

Sold out and drop are shutting their EU wearhouse so the US site is the only place for now.

Really, when are they shutting it down? They have the HD6xxx back in stock on the EU website. https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx-eu

uncle_sam_ie · 17-12-2019 1:58pm

bedlam wrote: »

Just before the end of the year, looks like 25th December is what they are aiming for. Anything listed on the EU section they are trying to shift as they don't want to ship it back to the US (no discounts on sennheiser though). They are trying to make it more affordable to ship from US to EU however.

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/eaqz6y/dropcom_will_be_shutting_down_its_euwarehouse_for/

"We've paid VAT to move everything there, so we'd really rather sell the products within the EU, than move them back to the US warehouse... so all the prices are slashed significantly."

Wow, they have cut the prices, The LIQUID CARBON X + SDAC DAC/AMP at 250 euros is a steal at that price. I might grab the AKG K7xx while it's there.
Anyone wanting a good pair of headphones should be lookiong at the HD6XX at 223 euro's. I've had my pair for about 2 months now and they really are worth it.

gizmo · 17-12-2019 2:00pm

AllForIt wrote: »

Shi*e. I might look into AddressPal so.

FWIW, I got my pair back in '17 when they were still called Massdrop and had them delivered via DHL Global Mail. Even factoring in the additional shipping and tax they're still fantastic value for money and I'd echo Grahamer's comments on their sound.

My only complaint was cable length which is considerably shorter than I'm used to and came with 2.5mm plugs which, from a cursory glance, weren't cheap to replace. Thankfully they've since switched to 3.5mm so that shouldn't be an issue for new owners.

17-12-2019 2:53pm

Yea. The cable is quite short on them. I tried to find a replacement one with 3.5's on it but could only find 2.5's for not insane money.
Just went with a 0.5M extension cable for them in the end.

micks_address · 04-01-2020 5:00pm

Hi folks,
Selling my ie80s.

If any regulars interested happy to do a deal.

http://www.adverts.ie/19543795

Also have a dragonfly red dac I'm thinking of selling if anyone would be looking for one

Cheers,
Mick

LesIsMore · 04-01-2020 6:28pm

What kinda money for the Dragonfly ,Mick ?

micks_address · 04-01-2020 6:36pm

LesIsMore wrote: »

What kinda money for the Dragonfly ,Mick ?

Pm what you have in mind.

glorified g · 21-01-2020 1:59pm

Hi folks,
Long time lurker first time poster (I think!).

I'm in the market for a new set of overear, closed back headphones. I've had a set of Audio Technica Ath-m50x for the last number of years and love them. They're just about coming to their last legs so starting to research an althernative.

I'm tempted to go for another set of the m50x's - the only thing holding me back is that they're huge. Any recommentations for alternatives would be great so I can start looking.

They would get very heavy usage so I need something durable. Very broad genre taste too so looking for an all rounder of sorts.
Cheers,
GG

21-01-2020 2:54pm

Would they be for home use or out and about? I'd give the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro a look. Quality pair of closed backs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008POFOHM/ref=twister_B00V3GUGXG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

cormie · 21-01-2020 5:02pm

Hey folks, just looking for any suggestions on what might be a good idea to do with a pair of Shure E4's I have? They are almost 15 years old at this stage, but still working fine. I haven't used them regularly for years though.

The nozzles as pointed to in the picture below, have gotten blocked before and I managed to get a pair of nozzles from Shure which when replaced, allow the earphones to work great, but it's not something they stock or sell anymore as it's a discontinued model.

They cost about €300 new and I was thinking to sell them on due to lack of use, but I'm just not sure I'd get anywhere near a decent price for them and may be best just to keep them and accept that the replacement nozzles may get clogged again and I won't be able to replace them and it'll render the earphones useless

Any feedback would be great!

Gonzovision · 22-01-2020 9:39am

glorified g wrote: »

Hi folks,
Long time lurker first time poster (I think!).

I'm in the market for a new set of overear, closed back headphones. I've had a set of Audio Technica Ath-m50x for the last number of years and love them. They're just about coming to their last legs so starting to research an althernative.

I'm tempted to go for another set of the m50x's - the only thing holding me back is that they're huge. Any recommentations for alternatives would be great so I can start looking.

They would get very heavy usage so I need something durable. Very broad genre taste too so looking for an all rounder of sorts.
Cheers,
GG

I'd have a look at the new AGK 361 or the 371. Getting very good reviews.
Will be picking one of them up as a closed back option myself soon enough.

AKG K371

AKG K361

glorified g · 22-01-2020 2:15pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Would they be for home use or out and about? I'd give the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro a look. Quality pair of closed backs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008POFOHM/ref=twister_B00V3GUGXG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks a million for that! The DT 770 were on my list. Interesting read here on the 80 ohm Vs 250 ohm. I tend to go down a rabbit hole when it comes to anything audio/music.

They'd be used for everyday use so mainly out of the house or in the office.

Gonzovision wrote: »

I'd have a look at the new AGK 361 or the 371. Getting very good reviews.
Will be picking one of them up as a closed back option myself soon enough.

AKG K371

AKG K361

Cheers! I had a set of AKGs years ago that I loved

I've had the Sennheiser HD 280 recommended too but I havent been overly impressed with any other Sennheisers I had in the past - its a good few years ago to be fair.

22-01-2020 2:39pm

I'm the same. Way too many headphone's and amps, dacs, etc. (Can you have too many?) :pac:

Gonzovision · 22-01-2020 3:25pm

I picked up one of these Fiio BTR 5 during the week, and I have to say its a fantastic little device. Been running it with a set of Momentums, KZ ZS10 pros and AKG K712 pros and it sounds lovely.

I've also ordered a cable to connect to my phone for when I'm in the office, not sure if it will add anything over the bluetooth, but a great device for the price.

micks_address · 22-01-2020 7:42pm

Bargain here for anyone interested in senheiser ie80s

http://www.adverts.ie/19543795

tedpan · 22-01-2020 11:58pm

Gonzovision wrote:

I picked up one of these

I might have to upgrade my btr1. The 5 looks great with awesome reviews too!

17-02-2020 8:39pm

Took delivery of a Fiio K5 Pro earlier today. So good.

tuxy · 17-02-2020 10:34pm

I got a Fiio K5 Pro to power my AKG K712 Pro. Very pleased with that combo.
I doubt I'll ever need more power than that amp can provide.

micks_address · 17-02-2020 10:36pm

micks_address wrote: »

Bargain here for anyone interested in senheiser ie80s

http://www.adverts.ie/19543795

Still no interest in these..I guess the airpods have.taken over

tuxy · 19-02-2020 7:12pm

I know there will be some on here who mostly listen to flac but what streaming services do people find best.
Right now I have Tidal hifi,spotify premium and amazon music(trial).

Tidal sounds better to me than spotify but I know it's not because of the lossless audio quality.
I've done other tests and I can't tell the difference between 320kbs compressed and lossless. There is something else that makes spotify sound harsh to my ear. Even Amazon music at 256kbs sounds better to me than spotify at 320kbs.
I think it might be down to the source used for the tracks.

I won't be renewing amazon music as I hate the interface.
Tidal is what I use on my PC as it sounds great but it's not good for exploring music that's not R&B or Hip hop.
I use spottily on the go for the features it has and although I said I didn't like the audio quality I can't tell on the earbuds I use.

limnam · 19-02-2020 7:16pm

Spotify premium.

https://www.hdtracks.com/ Good site if you want to download/purchase

19-02-2020 7:16pm

I use Spotify Premium and love it personally. I definitely wouldn't be a snob about the audio equipment i have.
With a bit of messing around with the in built EQ on it i find it sounds good enough for my ears.

tuxy · 19-02-2020 9:13pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I use Spotify Premium and love it personally. I definitely wouldn't be a snob about the audio equipment i have.
With a bit of messing around with the in built EQ on it i find it sounds good enough for my ears.

Did you try other services before picking spotify?

EQ was another topic I wanted to bring up.
I use Peace Equalizer in windows with setting from AutoEQ(https://github.com/jaakkopasanen/AutoEq/tree/master/results)

It works really well and it's a nice improvement over windows default settings.
Has anyone else tried it? They have settings for many different headphones.

19-02-2020 9:16pm

I've only used Google Play Music apart from Spotify and i hated the layout. Tidal really doesn't have stuff that i'd listen to.
I'm a big vinyl collector so that's how i do most of my listening but i love how handy Spotify is and it has everything i want from a streaming service.

tuxy · 19-02-2020 9:25pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I've only used Google Play Music apart from Spotify and i hated the layout. Tidal really doesn't have stuff that i'd listen to.
I'm a big vinyl collector so that's how i do most of my listening but i love how handy Spotify is and it has everything i want from a streaming service.

I actually think that it is probably just my imagination about the sound quality problem I have with spotify, I don't see many people making the same complaint.
There's just something I find harsh about it and it's fatiguing over time.
It's only a problem when using my k712 pro.

Speaking of the K712 pro, I tried some YAXI earpads for it and didn't like them at all. They changed the sound but not in a good way, I found the treble worse without improving the bass.
If anyone wants to try them I have them on ebay and it does not look like anyone will bid so you can pick them up cheap.
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/114118125996?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

I do love the K712 pro but I'm already thinking of what secondary set of headphones I could get. I've considered the H6XX but since this is also a reference headset it may be too similar.

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