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Master "deals" (massdrop, ebay, Amazon, etc.) Thread on Audio Product Sales

RickSanchez

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Anybody has experience with Hifiman open box? Are they worth the risk?

I bought a pair of open box HE400i's from the HiFiMan store about a year ago. Pristine condition and they've worked flawlessly, but YMMV. That said the open box cans don't get the standard 1-year replacement warranty that HiFiMan offers for new headphones.
 
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Buydig in the U.S. has refurbished Audio Technica ATH-DSR7BT Over Ear Closed Bluetooth Headphones with Direct Digital Drive for $59 shipped. Not ANC, these are audio quality focused, released in 2017 at $300. Aptx and Aptx HD, digital amp built in, they can play from BT or the included USB A cable from Windows computers (perhaps Apple too, I have not tried that). Lots of reviews out there. They are a bit bright (which is good for old men like me), but comfortable and very detailed.
 

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I bought a pair of open box HE400i's from the HiFiMan store about a year ago. Pristine condition and they've worked flawlessly, but YMMV. That said the open box cans don't get the standard 1-year replacement warranty that HiFiMan offers for new headphones.
They seem updated their warranty policy on open-box units.
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Focal Aria 948 for $3600 a pair at World Wide Stereo. I just ordered a pair.
 
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Not a deal at all, but did anybody tried that (snake?) oil for your ears ?
30 days return policy
https://www.flareaudio.com/products/calmer

I won't lie, I went down the rabbit hole a bit looking at these. I don't even know where to start with my questions ...

Anyhoo, I'll simply post their claims. (https://www.flareaudio.com/pages/calmer-music)

"Wear whilst listening to music for a clearer sound, increased definition and an upgraded listening experience."


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