Smeggy Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 What's the price difference between the L3000+ZD and the W5000+HA5000 combos? Quote
PFKMan23 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 What's the price difference between the L3000+ZD and the W5000+HA5000 combos? A far bit. The L3000 goes for around $2500 or so and the ZD is $1990 + tubes + shipping. The W5000 is $700-$800 new and the HA5000 is a bit over $1k new ($1014 from PJ). Quote
Elephas Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Posted February 16, 2008 Pricewise it might not be fair to compare the L3000+ZD with the W5000+HA5000, especially since the L3000 is discontinued. But based on the priority I place on details, imaging and soundstage, it might be a valid comparison. Those are the W5000+HA5000's strengths. Matched with the ZD, the L3000 still can't match the W5000's larger, more airy and more spacious soundstage. But it improves enough in many areas (versus driven by the HA5000) for me to prefer it over the W5000. Add the L3000's superior tonality, tonal balance, body, bass quality and bass quantity and it scores a decisive win over the W5000+HA5000. However, I haven't tried the W5000 with the ZD yet. And I also have recabled balanced versions of the W5000 (Enigma Oracle) and L3000 (APS v3) that I can try with an XLR-3.5mm adapter. Quote
Salt Peanuts Posted February 20, 2008 Report Posted February 20, 2008 Received my headphone stand today! It looks pretty cool and works well with my RS-1. Thank you! Quote
jinp6301 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Recieved my headphone stand today as well! Thanks a lot Elephas! Quote
postjack Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 i wonder if ken of alo can put that new sennheiser able up on my OII ? i think since they share the sound sig lol he could Quote
n_maher Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 i wonder if he could put that cable on my SE530s. shouldn't effect the portability too much... One must me willing to make certain sacrifices in the name of audio goodness. Quote
n_maher Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Remember that if you are true portophile you want an 18" or so cable to go to your shuffle which you will keep in your breast pocket. Quote
ojnihs Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 screw that, i'm going to staple my iPod to the back of my neck, for the shortest cable possible. Quote
postjack Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 screw that, i'm going to staple my iPod to the back of my neck, for the shortest cable possible. Quote
ojnihs Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 I got the headphone stand in the mail today! Looks awesome with my Senn HD580s. Thanks Elephas! Quote
Dusty Chalk Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 I got mine, too. Thanks! (need to try it with my L3000) Quote
Elephas Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Posted February 23, 2008 I'm glad they didn't take too long to arrive. I don't think the stand is suitable for AT's due to their 3D-Wings. L3000? Put it inside a soft bag or soft, cushioned box and store it inside an airtight, humidity-controlled box! Quote
spritzer Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 Mine has arrived but is stuck with customs. I should get it soon though. Quote
Dusty Chalk Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 I don't think the stand is suitable for AT's due to their 3D-Wings.Yup. That said, the wings on the L3000 flip up enough that it's actually a better stand than letting them hang. Yeah, you're right, I should keep it in its box. Quote
dc Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 Mine has arrived but is stuck with customs. I should get it soon though. are they trying to calculate the duties they will charge you? Quote
spritzer Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 are they trying to calculate the duties they will charge you? I dunno. I should just have said I paid 2$ for it and it would be here now. In their eyes everybody is a criminal and getting something without paying for it is something that doesn't happen... except on Christmas when I never have to pay anything. Quote
spritzer Posted February 29, 2008 Report Posted February 29, 2008 The stand is finally here and it looks great. Thanks Michael! Quote
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