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QueasyFailure t1_jdj1avm wrote

Hell, the much more expensive S2's don't come in the nice box anymore.

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So_Say_We_Yall t1_jdjmh63 wrote

The Arya Stealth comes in a fuckin shoebox..🤷‍♂️

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DreamDropDistancia t1_jdjq4z9 wrote

I'm over here hoping HE1000 comes in a plastic grocery bag, just to keep the trend going.

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Chickeneyejoe t1_jdme7r5 wrote

Hate that so much! The focal unboxing experience is so nice imo, nice box + nice case just helps me mentally justify buying expensive stuff 😅

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So_Say_We_Yall t1_jdmgev5 wrote

Focal, as a company, is on another level compared to hifiman. France and elegant representation go hand in hand.

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Chickeneyejoe t1_jdmgrh8 wrote

Yup, exactly that, they get it. You really feel like ur getting a luxury product, love that!

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So_Say_We_Yall t1_jdmhz9l wrote

I agree wholeheartedly. Meze unboxing is also really nice. The 109 is a wonderful sounding headphone. I don't think it's going to "wow" any muggle into instantly becoming an audiophile, but its really solid. The box and accessories are really top tier imo.

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Chickeneyejoe t1_jdmiohp wrote

Yeah from what ive seen it really seems like it! It just makes the overall experience of getting that nice product, especially mabye if its ur first one.

Yeah accessories are a big deal aswell, the stock cable for my elegias made me frown a bit but its easy getting a replacement for a resonable amount so its fine i think.

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R6Hibana t1_jdm1613 wrote

Fostex TH909 comes in a cardboard box 😂

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Smugsie t1_jdjkpfl wrote

Yeahhhh. Was quite disappointed about this myself... But man do they sound good, forgot about the lack of fancy box in a few minutes :D
Although, the smaller box does ease shipping costs in the event that I intend to sell them. However its' been 2 solid months and I don't think they're going anywhere.

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mano_lito t1_jdkru61 wrote

shame, the box is great. i have it ;-)

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QueasyFailure t1_jdks2ng wrote

Yeah, I have a couple too. I found it odd they eliminated it with the S2, given the substantial price increase.

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