Focal Elex US$549 (~A$741), Beyerdynamic DT 177X US$349 (~A$471) & More + US$15 Shipping @ DROP

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cille745 on 08/11/2021 - 22:21 drop.com (404 clicks)
Last edited 10/11/2021 - 12:56 by 2 other users

Drop have started their Black Friday Audio Sale, with some good prices on their gear. Best deals of the lot include

Massdrop X Focal Elex - $549 USD ($741 AUD)
Beyerdynamic DT 177X - $349 USD ($471 AUD)
DROP + THX AAA 789 Linear Amplifier - $219 USD ($296 AUD)
DROP + DAN CLARK AUDIO AEON OPEN X - $399 USD ($539 AUD)
DROP + DAN CLARK AUDIO AEON CLOSED X - $379 USD ($512 AUD)

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  jasswolf on 08/11/2021 - 23:03

  Please add the product tags, I think most of those are already in the OzB database. Some notes:

  • 177X GO has probably been eclipsed by the new DT 700 Pro X, but there's a lot more rave reviews about the DT 900 Pro X.
  • Elex is a bit boring if A2A do a clearance run on the Elear or the old Clear
  • Standard 789 sale
  • Decent price on the Dan Clark Closed, but don't expect miracles out of mid-fi and high-end closed backs
  • Dan Clark Open should probably be skipped in favour of the HIFIMAN Edition XS via AliE on 11.11

  Weak deals so far, hopefully it picks up steam through November.

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    cille745 on 09/11/2021 - 00:13

    Agreed that I'm hoping for better deals through November, although a couple things
    * The DT 700 Pro X is really a replacement for the DT770, from what I've read the 177X Go is a level above in terms of detail, and have heard the 700 Pro X be described as a bit lifeless, but as I haven't heard them my self take it with a grain of salt.
    * Opinions on the Dan Clark Closed seem to be massively split, while they look very comfortable, I've heard they sound a bit lifeless as well
    * Elex is the best in this circumstance as both the old clear and elear are out of stock and have been discontinued, so you can't get them anymore from what I can see.

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      jasswolf on 09/11/2021 - 00:23

      https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/focal-clear-professi…

      Elear does seem to be out of local stock.

      The DT 700 Pro X is really a replacement for the DT770, from what I've read the 177X Go is a level above in terms of detail, and have heard the 700 Pro X be described as a bit lifeless, but as I haven't heard them my self take it with a grain of salt.

      I thought the same initially, but the 700 X and 900 X are an entirely new product segment. 177X is not well regarded, unless you wanted a blunted version of the 1770.

      Frankly I would just go for the AKG K371 for a closed back, maybe the 1more Triple Driver Over-Ear or the Dan Clark if you want something spicier.

      The Dan Clark Closed is sometimes called 'lifeless' because it's not got a harman bass shelf or mid-bass bloat that people expect from closed backs these days.

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        cille745 on 09/11/2021 - 00:48

        I was referring to the original Elear and Clear, the Clear Professionals have only been down to $1199, and having heard them before I think they're too similar to justify an extra $450, but some may

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    WinstonWithAY on 09/11/2021 - 00:30

    +1

    And the DT 700 Pro X is cheaper at $309 from Umart

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      jasswolf on 09/11/2021 - 00:31

      Strongly recommend you look at the AKG K371 instead, or the DT 900 Pro X ot DT 880 if you want a remotely balanced Beyer headphone.

      https://twitter.com/ResolveReviews/status/145316148138242457…
      https://twitter.com/ResolveReviews/status/145317338082424422…

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        poppingtags on 09/11/2021 - 11:39

        Hmm, I'll have to give the DT 700 Pro X a listen sometime, I'm actually digging the FR curve. I've always had a soft spot for Beyer build quality, but couldn't stand the treble peaks - looks like they've finally started to iron them out somewhat. Maybe this will finally fill the Elegia shaped hole in my heart.