UK cans v US cans

SAP7 · 03-11-2005, 6:34 PM

Quick question.... only one conclusive reply needed....

Are US heaphones identical to UK ones (eg Grados)?.
I think amps are different due to electrical supply being lower voltage, but if I buy US will I get the equivalent UK headphones..?

They are SO much CHEAPER there!!

JayCee · 03-11-2005, 7:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SAP7

Quick question.... only one conclusive reply needed....

Are US heaphones identical to UK ones (eg Grados)?.
I think amps are different due to electrical supply being lower voltage, but if I buy US will I get the equivalent UK headphones..?

They are SO much CHEAPER there!!

Yes I would say they are identical...the only problem being you will lose out on the warranty and may have to pay import duty/tax.

04-11-2005, 10:29 AM

Yeah, import tax is a lottery. I've yet to pay it on stuff I've ordered from the states, friends of mine have been stung for it. So luck of the draw really. Its always worth a try though, US prices are very favourable right now.

TameRacingDriver · 08-11-2005, 9:20 PM

If your getting Grado's, definitely get them from the US. I've seen RS-1's over there selling for about $450... thats about £250 - they are £700 here brand new.

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04-11-2005, 10:29 AM	#3
koshatnik Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, import tax is a lottery. I've yet to pay it on stuff I've ordered from the states, friends of mine have been stung for it. So luck of the draw really. Its always worth a try though, US prices are very favourable right now.
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