JBLoudG20 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 As seen on H-F today: http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/press_releases_07.01.2008 http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/press_releases__07.01.2008 http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/press_releases__07.01.2008_ Seems as if the awaited new top of the line model isn't here yet. I wonder if they'll have a surprise at CES? They seem to be following the IEM trend, so I wonder if they are even interested in a 'new' 650. If the 650 is doing well, my mess with it? Quote
HiWire Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 They seem to be following the IEM trend, so I wonder if they are even interested in a 'new' 650. If the 650 is doing well, my mess with it? True enough. Those IEM and mobile products will make more money for them - development of a new flagship is probably not cost-effective. Also, I think it's a bit weird that they still carry the HD 600 concurrently with the HD 650. Quote
laxx Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 Boo, if that's all they'll have, then boo to Sennheiser. Quote
n_maher Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 I'll be interested to see how they price them. Quote
boomana Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 Boo, if that's all they'll have, then boo to Sennheiser. I agree, but my wallet will be happy. Quote
Chekhonte Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 how long have the hd650's been out? Quote
n_maher Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 how long have the hd650's been out? 3 or 4yrs I think. I'm pretty sure it launched in '04. Quote
ojnihs Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 meh, hd700 or not, i'm not going to spend whatever they're going to charge for it to own one. after i get my dac-ah, i'm going to call it quits on headphone stuff and focus my attention on speakers and home theater stuff. Quote
purk Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 No!!! I want a replacement to the aging HD-650! Quote
deepak Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 I really would have liked to have seen a new top dynamic as well (or an electrostat) just to spice up a stale market. Quote
granodemostasa Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 i wonder if there is any news as how these do against the what-i'm-about-to-get-triple-fi.... Quote
n_maher Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 I really would have liked to have seen a new top dynamic as well (or an electrostat) just to spice up a stale market. There's still the CanJam rumor... Quote
Iron_Dreamer Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 The adjustable crossover in the TOTL IEM is somewhat cool, and makes since, as much debate over IEM's comes down to "too much bass vs. too little bass." In theory now one could have their ER4S and UM2 in the same package, with the twist of a screw. Quote
JBLoudG20 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Posted January 4, 2008 The adjustable crossover in the TOTL IEM is somewhat cool, and makes since, as much debate over IEM's comes down to "too much bass vs. too little bass." In theory now one could have their ER4S and UM2 in the same package, with the twist of a screw. There's a name for that: EQ Quote
Thelonious Monk Posted January 4, 2008 Report Posted January 4, 2008 There's a name for that: EQ Most people use iPods though, which have really shitty EQ; good move on their part. Quote
philodox Posted January 6, 2008 Report Posted January 6, 2008 ooooh, more earbuds... just what we need. Quote
thrice Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Well, it's late and there's no update on HF, so either they're having sooo much fun with whatever Senn has announced, or the IEMs were it along with the wireless jobs...kinda Meh if you ask me. Quote
n_maher Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Well, it's late and there's no update on HF, so either they're having sooo much fun with whatever Senn has announced, or the IEMs were it along with the wireless jobs...kinda Meh if you ask me. I think it's the fact that it's only 6:40pm on the West Coast and that maybe the preview hasn't really started yet. Who knows, jude was supposed to broadcast something live I thought but I'm not sticking around to wait. More IEMs can wait till morning. Quote
bhd812 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 If i was in Vegas i would be piss drunk by now and in no condition to do anything but shop for shoes/watches or drink more...but that's just me. maybe J realized "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"? Quote
catscratch Posted January 7, 2008 Report Posted January 7, 2008 Not surprised. IEMs and wireless is what the market wants the most right now, so Sennheiser wisely responds. They have the name recognition to get stocked in retail stores, so they give them something to sell like hot cakes. As for the HD650 - they seem to be sticking to the Stax party line, "if it sells, don't fix it." Adjustable bass IEMs seems like a good idea to me. A lot of DAPs have lousy EQ, so being able to do it in the headphones themselves gives users a lot of options. I would have liked to see a new flagship headphone with a different driver technology, but until HD650/HD600 sales slump and the market starts calling for something like that, I doubt it will happen. Quote
postjack Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 From the HD700... to this: "Beats" From Monster Cable. Possibly the biggest letdown in the history of headphone audio. Quote
deepak Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 So you're telling me I should cancel my order Quote
postjack Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 So you're telling me I should cancel my order Quote
deepak Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 Laugh it up. That's Dr Dre endorsing them Quote
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