That's about the maximum I'd pay for them again. Mine broke after like 3 months. The nozzle fell off. The belt clip is also extremely difficult to remove without damaging the wire.
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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That's about the maximum I'd pay for them again. Mine broke after like 3 months. The nozzle fell off. The belt clip is also extremely difficult to remove without damaging the wire.
The Big Rig
Member
How long have you had them? I called Meelec when the wood casing came off my buds, and they replaced them no problem.
Less than a year, but I bought them from an "unauthorized dealer" and I'm not sure I want to go through the hassle of fighting over it.
The authorized dealer system is the biggest scam in the industry.
The Big Rig
Member
Last time that happened for me, with some shitty senneiser headset, I contacted the seller and they gave me a refund or the trouble of having to go through all those hoops.
sixteen-bit
Member
I wish the deal was good on the black ones.
sixteen-bit
Member
Wow, Sister got me Sony MDR-V6 for Christmas (and they're legit, not eBay fakes lol). These will be nice for work 
killertofu
Member
any after christmas deals on some decent closed headphones?
Sure.
So I got my MEE CC51 earphones for Xmas and so far the sound seems much more clear and detailed than my Sennheiser earbuds.
Question though -- I unboxed them then immediately tested them out, listening to a variety of different songs at various volumes and at the beginning when the volume was rather high the vocals seem to crack a bit.
I read online if you listen too loud before a burn-in you can do irreversible damage to the earphones. Given this was only 5 minutes of listening max, would anyone say that could happen?
I've had them playing off my iPad for the past 6 hours to burn-in and listening now they seem very good but I am hesitant to turn the volume up. I hope I didn't mess them up already.
Question though -- I unboxed them then immediately tested them out, listening to a variety of different songs at various volumes and at the beginning when the volume was rather high the vocals seem to crack a bit.
I read online if you listen too loud before a burn-in you can do irreversible damage to the earphones. Given this was only 5 minutes of listening max, would anyone say that could happen?
I've had them playing off my iPad for the past 6 hours to burn-in and listening now they seem very good but I am hesitant to turn the volume up. I hope I didn't mess them up already.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Nah, you're fine. Just listen to them, burn in is more mental than anything really.
Just let him be happy...lol.
Good! Thanks.
Just wanted to make sure I didn't do damage to them within the first 5 minutes of using them.
I'm not a dude bro lmao.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Inorite. Me and you both bro. Fuck these dudes and their Aflacs and ABC's. Dr. Dre is a certified doctor in audiology, surely he knows good sound.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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are you a bro dude? not that there's anything wrong with being a dudebro
Did they ever finish the dudebro game? Last I heard, they got Duke Nukem himself to play Dudebro.
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Imp the Dimp
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU my Denon AH-D2000 broke
I'm fucking devasted ATM. This shit has ruined my Christmas. Can I get that broken piece/screw somewhere without having to send in my Denons? That said, I'm DEAD BROKE because of Christmas and can't efford a repair service. Honestly, I'm close to tears. I was looking forward to playing some Battlefield 3 with my friends online during my holiday...(((((((((((
I'm fucking devasted ATM. This shit has ruined my Christmas. Can I get that broken piece/screw somewhere without having to send in my Denons? That said, I'm DEAD BROKE because of Christmas and can't efford a repair service. Honestly, I'm close to tears. I was looking forward to playing some Battlefield 3 with my friends online during my holiday...
(((((((((((Johnlenham
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I had a friend ask me about headphones so I came here and compiled a nice price ranged list of headphones and said the TMAs would be best for her. She forwards this to her pearents and they buy her Beats (that wernt even on the email!!)
Silently shook my head and try as hard as I could not to say "why god why?! "
Oh well no helping some people..
Silently shook my head and try as hard as I could not to say "why god why?! "
Oh well no helping some people..
ReturnOfTheRAT
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU my Denon AH-D2000 broke
http://i.imgur.com/NWkhF.jpg
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/7LZIA.jpg
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/tolSk.jpg
I'm fucking devasted ATM. This shit has ruined my Christmas. Can I get that broken piece/screw somewhere without having to send in my Denons? That said, I'm DEAD BROKE because of Christmas and can't efford a repair service. Honestly, I'm close to tears. I was looking forward to playing some Battlefield 3 with my friends online during my holiday...:(((((((((((([/QUOTE]
I'm sure it comes with a warranty for this kind of thing.
At $173, yeah. Now? I'd wait for that price again if only because the HD598 goes on sale occasionally.
Yeah. I know how it feels
I think it's still in the works.
Oh, at first I thought the second half was a joke, then I was like "wait...as the VA? Shiiiiiit."
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU my Denon AH-D2000 broke
http://i.imgur.com/NWkhF.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/7LZIA.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/tolSk.jpg[IMG]
I'm fucking devasted ATM. This shit has ruined my Christmas. Can I get that broken piece/screw somewhere without having to send in my Denons? That said, I'm DEAD BROKE because of Christmas and can't efford a repair service. Honestly, I'm close to tears. I was looking forward to playing some Battlefield 3 with my friends online during my holiday...:(((((((((((([/QUOTE]
I had this EXACT same thing happen to me in September/October after having received my D2000's for christmas last year. I haven't even bothered fixing them yet. I just put the screw back in (it's still loose of course) and put them on my head. Since I only use my D2000's when I'm sat at my computer they never come apart when they're on my head and I'm very careful putting them on/taking them off/moving them.
Eventually I'll just buy a small enough screw from B&Q (UK hardware store) and DIY that up. Probably when/if the second ear cup breaks. Just make sure you always grip them by both ear cups when you put them on or take them off.
It seems like a huge deal, but if you're not moving your D2000's around then it's easily adaptable. I am sorry for your loss though, it's pretty heartbreaking having your D2000's break :(
How often do they go on sale? I'm looking to purchase them too, but not at $250...
sennheiser cx300
That was my thinking, but there seems to be a lot of fuss in the Amazon reviews about counterfeit buds being indistinguishable.
I had this EXACT same thing happen to me in September/October after having received my D2000's for christmas last year. I haven't even bothered fixing them yet. I just put the screw back in (it's still loose of course) and put them on my head. Since I only use my D2000's when I'm sat at my computer they never come apart when they're on my head and I'm very careful putting them on/taking them off/moving them.
Eventually I'll just buy a small enough screw from B&Q (UK hardware store) and DIY that up. Probably when/if the second ear cup breaks. Just make sure you always grip them by both ear cups when you put them on or take them off.
It seems like a huge deal, but if you're not moving your D2000's around then it's easily adaptable. I am sorry for your loss though, it's pretty heartbreaking having your D2000's break
I'm so nervous about that having to my D2000 too. I wish there was an inexpensive screwdriver that allows you to just screw it back lol
Emerson
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http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
Got a pair of these for Christmas. My first headphones costing more than 20 bucks.
Got a pair of these for Christmas. My first headphones costing more than 20 bucks.
Every few weeks I say. My advice if you can wait is to wait until Amazon.com has them back in stock (judging by the product merchant page, they've delisted themselves at the moment). You might find them at $180 when they come back. If not, you could/should consider buying from J&R if you can't wait. They have it for $200 and are reputable. And if you want to try your luck, you can try haggling the price down to $180 by calling their sales number (800-806-1115).
Good luck.
Target also has them listed at $180
killertofu
Member
Y'know, having a Christmas birthday isn't all that bad...
*freaks out*
Aw man, I was going to end up buying a pair of M50s, but these look great. Does anyone have any other minimalistic styling headphone suggestions? (Yes, I know it's not all looks but I would hate walking around with brands everywhere)
I've never had good headphones, more than ipod earbuds. I think I'll have somewhere between $20-50 to spend this xmas on presents, only want some good value headphones.
Help a brother out?
It's mostly for doing movie score type stuff, sound editing. Had an epiphany how engaging good headphones could be about a month ago.
Help a brother out?
It's mostly for doing movie score type stuff, sound editing. Had an epiphany how engaging good headphones could be about a month ago.
Dreams-Visions
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tbh, I've had mine for 2 years and haven't had that problem or a scare of any kind.
Just be careful with them. Treat them like they're $250 headphones and you'll probably be fine. Don't sit them in a chair (lest you forget and sit on them). Don't store them at the top edge of your dresser (lest they fall). Pay attention where you sit them and make sure it's not a place you can forget they are (like on your bed, hidden under the comforter, waiting to get laid on).
to the guy who just broke his: call Denon. I'd like to think they'll take care of it for you. If they're less than 30 days old, you can probably have them replaced straight away by the vendor unless it was your fault (and not just a faulty pair).
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GHIPYI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Depending on your hat size. If you have a big head you might want to look somewhere else. These clamp pretty hard.
Phat Michael
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Not sure if i posted these but i just got my setup done properly
CEntrance Dacmini, Audiotechnica ART A-900 phones running JRiver on my HP Notebook
CEntrance Dacmini, Audiotechnica ART A-900 phones running JRiver on my HP Notebook
Phat Michael
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wow. Did you uh, choose these or were they gifts?
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