tyrion Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 I bought this a while ago as a gift for my son but he told me he didn't need it so I kept it around figuring it would come in handy. Well now that the Quads are gone here is my office rig. Oh how the mighty have fallen: The truth is it is pretty adequate for the office.
Salt Peanuts Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Wait, did you buy and sell a pair of Quads already, Mike?
tyrion Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 The Quads were borrowed from Alex. I hope to have a pair of A5's soon, waiting for a shipping quote.
shellylh Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Parallels 5 and some other junk (via the MacUpdate Promo 2010 Spring bundle)
Deadneddz Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Congrats! Holy crap you don't mess around when it comes to headphones. Ehh, lets just say that the Qualia deal didn't go so well. The seller was not really truthful about the condition of the headphones, and I might not even be able to return them back to him. For the price I paid(over 4100usd through Kuboten), its not worth it for me(sacraficing alot of things money wise), so if I do receive them(in the event the seller won't take them back), I will try my best to recondition the earpads, and rid the headphones of any smoke smell. Time to use some Autoglym, and Lexol conditioner to bring that leather back to shape! Its really sad, as I want no headphone more than the Qualia. Perhaps my only chance is if Steve(ASR) would possibly consider a trade for his Qualia and my K1000(plus cash on my side of course), if he ever decides that that would be what he wanted to do. I know hes interested in the K1000 as a possible replacement for the Qualia. How did you find a NOS pair? Congrats! Thanks! I got this K1000 on Ebay. The seller claims that the headphones are unused and to me it seems the case. No blemishes, new looking temple pads, completely perfect cherry wood box. He says that he used to collect AKG microphones back in the day and was getting into Austrian engineering, so he got a K1000 as well. He said he has put them on top of his speakers on display for small periods of time, but never listened to them becuase he listened to his speakers. Its a higher serial number, so perhaps tipped in the treble. But to me the differences between different serial# K1000s is small IME. I've always liked the K1000, and its one of three dynamics I have interest in, the other two being the Qualia and R10. Who knows, maybe i'll like it more than the Qualia once I listen to it in a non meet environment for the first time.
Dreadhead Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Ehh, lets just say that the Qualia deal didn't go so well. The seller was not really truthful about the condition of the headphones, and I might not even be able to return them back to him. For the price I paid(over 4100usd through Kuboten), its not worth it for me(sacraficing alot of things money wise), so if I do receive them(in the event the seller won't take them back), I will try my best to recondition the earpads, and rid the headphones of any smoke smell. Time to use some Autoglym, and Lexol conditioner to bring that leather back to shape! Its really sad, as I want no headphone more than the Qualia. Perhaps my only chance is if Steve(ASR) would possibly consider a trade for his Qualia and my K1000(plus cash on my side of course), if he ever decides that that would be what he wanted to do. I know hes interested in the K1000 as a possible replacement for the Qualia. Sorry to hear that man. They are pretty bomb proof (other than the head band) so I hope you can get them spic and span again.
mypasswordis Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 x2 Sorry to hear that. I hope things work out and you get a good Qualia for a nice price/deal. That's just devastating, to pay $4100 and having the owner be deceitful about the condition.
tyrion Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Within 30 minutes of sending money for the A5's, Jeff finds me a pair of Quad 12L actives on a'gon, which I will be paying for shortly. Anyone want some bamboo A5's.
guzziguy Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 All right, a new turnaround record for Mike!
Nebby Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 All right, a new turnaround record for Mike! It takes a pro to swap out gear that you haven't even received!
tyrion Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 I don't f around. You have to strike when the opportunity presents itself. It also helps to have a problem with buying and selling gear that probably requires an intervention.
n_maher Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 I don't f around. You have to strike when the opportunity presents itself. It also helps to have a problem with buying and selling gear that probably requires an intervention. I fully support the decision you made, the 12L's will treat you very well in the office.
Hopstretch Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 I can help you. You need Harbeths and some nice tube monoblocks.
n_maher Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 I can help you. You need Harbeths and some nice tube monoblocks. Oh Snap.
luvdunhill Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Within 30 minutes of sending money for the A5's, Jeff finds me a pair of Quad 12L actives on a'gon, which I will be paying for shortly. Anyone want some bamboo A5's. How much?
tyrion Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 I paid $336.09 including shipping and pp for bamboo which retail for $449. Let's say $330 shipped to you.
Salt Peanuts Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Damn, that's a good deal and bamboo one look really nice, IMO.
mypasswordis Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 Now you just need the glasses and the skinny jeans. And the flannel. And the Converse sneakers. Or maybe you have all those already?
jinp6301 Posted March 23, 2010 Report Posted March 23, 2010 I guess my glasses are hipster enough, and I do have kinda skinny jeans, and I used to have converse but no flannel. so thats still like 7000% hipster
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