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alexxrdt t1_j67g8vi wrote

Nicely described, the thing I’m most concerned is QC and reliability since a few popular picks in this price bracket lack in that area, I guess I’ll wait for long term reviews, my other pick would be the meze 109 pro but the Venus seem to perform a bit better for what I’ve seen. Beautiful pic btw !

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nizowosa t1_j67mjzv wrote

Yeah. I bought these and received them a bit earlier than most. I had the sixth unit off the line and as great as they sounded they definitely had some flaws. The left side of the frame was partially bent and when you moved the driver it would scratch against the metal and damage the paint/ make a terrible noise. The fake leather headband was also unbelievably stiff and had issues with adjusting evenly when you put it on your head. Overall I wasn't very happy. I enjoyed the sound a lot, but the QC and headband caused me to send them back. Sadly, it's been over a month and they're still sitting at Chinese customs. Can't get a refund until they get to the factory (assuming they ever do)

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flyedchicken OP t1_j68fj7e wrote

I guess you could file this under QC or chalk it up to FedEx but mine did arrive with the right earcup partially detached (one side of one yoke arm had popped off the nub on the earcup)

I popped that back on and it's felt rock solid ever since. They really seem to be made with pretty tight tolerances coming from other headphones I've had, which I'm sure will cause them to feel a bit stiff to some especially new out of box. If someone needed to bend this headband for whatever reason they would have to try quite hard. Still gonna baby them cause I love the finish, but these don't feel like they need you to so much.

I do want a new cable for them though.

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nizowosa t1_j694wub wrote

No it wasn't the shipping. It was off the line like that. You can tell by the undamaged paint over top of the bend. and if you see some little marks at the bend that's from me trying to bend them back (told to try by the rep at Moondrop lmao)

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flyedchicken OP t1_j69572t wrote

Oof yeah that may be a different story, I was just talking about mine though!

I had seen a youtube reviewer also say that one of their earcups came loose in shipping.

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nizowosa t1_j69amve wrote

Yeah my ear cups arrived fully de-attached actually, but it's no big deal. They're made to be taken off easily for repairs

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