Submitted by UnacceptableOwl t3_yr2yq6 in headphones
Figured that somebody might want to know. It's the cheapest price you can get right now, as even on eBay they tend to be much more than $200.
I snoozed on it last time it came on sale, but jumped on it this time. What's not to like about a flagship IEM for cheap!
IIRC this is the low. They drop from time to time but I think $200 is as low as they've been. I don't know a lot about them but mostly good impressions from comments I've seen previously on here and HeaFi.
Lot of good sales this month though so keep your coins tight.
Hopshopgo or other forwarders ftw!
I got mine at $220 through a forwarder. Seems that it ships to the US only.
I'd say it is definitely worth the discounted price. Tons of accessories 3.5mm, 2.5mm, and a Bluetooth cable. An assortment of filters, and Spinfit eartips.
Theses are not as exciting as my Timeless, but they are really balanced and refined.
I wouldn't and can't pay the original price, but for $200 something these are killer.
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Worth it over the s12?
Not sure, i don't have any experience with the s12, or the N5005 yet (order placed just yesterday). But it's also quad BA with a DD in the N5005 vs the s12 planar driver, so i imagine there will be a decent difference between the two, sound wise.
There is a user on here who recently put out a pretty detailed post about the N5005 if I recall. But mostly i just wanted to let folks know about the sale if they're interested
Bumping. For the price, it's a great deal, but if they're just using the Lenovo pricing model (the "deal" price is the actual MSRP), then it's worth checking against other comparable reccs around the same price range like the S12, even the S12 Pro.
I’ve heard the only thing better about the s12 pro is something to do with the cable and the interchangeable 3.5mm, 2.5mm etc jacks? Oh and maybe a slight change in tuning?
The Pro is on sale on AliExpress (it'll take a while to get to you), and some other retailers might try to match the price tomorrow for 11.11. Just for the cable it sounds like a good purchase.
Take that as you may.
Is there any advantage to buying it on AliExpress compared to Linsoul? (besides the price if there is a difference.)
Not really. In fact I personally would get it from Linsoul.
I think that these really did sell for $1k, at least for a little bit when they were new. Nowadays though, the real MSRP is probably around the $330 that Amazon currently has them at. $200 is definitely a new low though.
Shot in the dark, but how would they compare with the S12, currently at $135?
IDK, I just ordered lol.
how do u use forwarder and which company did u use?
I would advise to chat to sales support before buying. If you’re nice, you can get a discount code. I asked and I got $40 off. Just between us, so don’t tell everyone. For $169 with tax it’s a steal.
Honestly i never thought to ask, but makes sense i guess. I had a 30% discount from a prior order that wound up being on intergalactic back order, so i used that and ended up paying around 150 with tax. My order is coming this Thursday and can't wait!
You got a great deal! I am also a little budget short, so I would like a discount code also. If you don’t mind, would you tell me how did you get those codes? I am super jealous…
Significant-Detail65 t1_ivrorc0 wrote
I swear... if I see another deal that I can't buy because of shipping reasons, I'm moving to the US.