ESS 422H – ESS Speakers USA
ESS 422H for $99, less than they ever got to on Drop - I believe.
Hefty, foldable, uber solid closed-backs with wooden cups and lots of metal.
Unique dual-driver implementation with AMT top-end and 40mm dynamic low-end.
Plenty of clamp and absolutely require pad swapping immediately. Join the brotherhood.
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I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of these before…any good? also, is this ESS the same as the DAC mfr?
I’ve been an advocate for awhile, but it obviously comes with some caveats.
I don’t believe there’s a link, this is a US based company probably most famous for their Heil AMT. Not a deep headphone tradition here. But, I think the quality of materials is pretty high and there’s potential with the drivers. They just need a little finishing. I think they look awesome with Shure 1540 pads on them. Detachable single 3.5mm termination.
I know they’ll end up costing someone more than $99, but they just seem a lot more fun than the usual suspects in this range.
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i feel like i remember zeos doing a video on them and showed that the stock pads cover half of the amt driver lol. seems insane that they’d ship them like that.
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It’s a nice sized oval cup and they used pads with a small more circular opening that indeed covers up part of the AMT. Disastrous.
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what is their soundstage like? my biggest dislike of closed headphones…and why I was was floored by the Stellia.
I don’t find it claustrophobic, and I sometimes get anxious with HD6__.
That said, I’m not sure that it’s any better than average, I don’t listen to closed-backs much.
I think plus instrument separation helps it seem a bit less congested.
Never heard the Stellias, but I’ll go ahead and vote that the ESS won’t quite compare. LOL
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There is a 10.00 coupon for the TINHIFI T3 Plus iem’s on Amazon right now. Not sure how long the coupon goes for, but not a bad deal for those interested!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LV2S1YB/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_image_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
PSaudio says they have a promo on their PowerPlant 15…but I didn’t see anything about what said promo is.
ist 2500$ off atm. 4,999$ instead of 7,499$
Canucks…Aryeborn has the Senn HD820’s on sale…$300 off so they are $2399, not $2599.
Thanks for your sharing
linsoul sale started think the bundles are gone already but still some decent discounts
Yeah, Linsoul’s Spring Sale - nothing too crazy, but if you were already in the market it is a good time. Spin the wheel. I finally got a Tin T2 with the leather case and some extra tips for $42 shipped. They’re pretty
I think anyone who has been thinking about Zeus, it is a good time.
I still didn’t really know how these sales work, but for next time I am prepared.
- 100$ Gift Card for 50$… pretty good
- many discounts on neat stuff (like the EJ07M/HBB Edition), which someone may be looking to buy anyways
- got a 8$ discount… since I didn’t want to buy anything either way, I basically got a free case+tips. That was like a 90% discount - also that discount is nice if you are looking for cheap stuff like tips/cables.
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328 sale going on HiFiGo. 10-30% discount on select IEMs, dacs, amps and daps.
If anyone still wants one, Amazon has had the Xbox S. X in stock all day for prime members. Meanwhile over on Ebay scalpers haven’t given up hope on selling them at inflated prices lol
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https://www.adorama.com/fofelegia.html
Just got an email from Adorama saying the Elegia is now $450. Not sure if that link will work on not.
I’ve been enjoying mine with Dekoni Sheepskins on them.
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The ER3XR are currently $90 on amazon. Lowest price ever I think.