jtfoo 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2003 Hi, Currently I own a Grado SR125. Couldn't get used to the brightness of the headphone. I've about $400 to spare for a new headphone, what do you guys recommend for a headphone that's different from the Grado SR125. The headamps I'll be using it for are the Meta42 and the Apheared47, both still under construction. I listen mainly to old rock musics from the 70's and 80's and also alittle bit of blues. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firefox 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2003 (edited) Nice and really cheap ones are the Philips HP890/ 910's. Otherwise, you could try some Beyer's. Edited February 17, 2003 by Firefox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 how about the new Beyer 880s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtfoo 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 how about the new Beyer 880s? After reading some reviews from head-fi, I'm pretty interested in them Dt880 too. But saw Hung Bros listed them at $498. Are Hung Bros friendly to bargains? I never bought anything from them yet, so wouldn't know. Saw at Meier than it's onlt USD$235, inclusive of shipping, which works out to be around $411. BTW whereabout can I hear the AKG? I have the K501 in mind too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 think you could probably try and bargain them down to the low $400s.. anyway, Meier is having some sale on the 880s I think, why don't you give them a shot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtfoo 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 think you could probably try and bargain them down to the low $400s.. anyway, Meier is having some sale on the 880s I think, why don't you give them a shot? Thanks, I'll write to meier and see if any discount from the listed price.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 see here http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showthread....&threadid=26318 215USD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtfoo 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2003 see here http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showthread....&threadid=26318 215USD Thanks, I'd jsut shot an email to Jan. Let see what's his reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmo 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2003 I heard that most importers of Europe based products will see a rise in price due to the extremely strong Euro $. It is now 1.91 against S$! Ouch! From my experience, it does not make economical sense to buy from overseas considering the fees, exchange rate loss, for such a small value product. You can call Beyer local distributor - Peak Fusion Pte Ltd - for an enquiry of availability and price. This guys deal mainly with the professional community with the well acclaimed DT -100, 150, 48 - but they are ok to talk to. Bargain is a no-no, as you know, distributor sticks to their retail prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiger 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2003 I make a call to Peak Fuson this afternoon... very helpful and get most what i needed to know .... but hearing is believing! I'm arranging check the cans tomorrow myelf.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2003 Great, make sure you bring along some of your fav CDs & your current headphones to make comparison. Post your impressions here for us too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gryphon1972 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2003 hmmm......do remember to factor in that the headphones may not be properly burned in yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2003 If they had a demo set at the shop/distributor I'm sure they would've taken care to burn them in so they sound as sweet as possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtfoo 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2003 (edited) I took the leap of faith and ordered the DT880 from Jan. Didn't even audition it, base purely on head-fi review. Didn't I just made the the same mistake of buying a used GradoSR125 and it didn't suit me? : Some guys never learn... Edited February 21, 2003 by jtfoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2003 join the club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
