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How the Drop + Grell headphones were conceived

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At the time work began on the upcoming Drop + Grell headphones, Drop and Axel Grell were showing off their first collaboration – the wireless TWS1X – at the New York CanJam show. Behind the scenes Axel had been working on his next concept to develop and the discussion evolved into Drop asking Axel to create a version exclusively for its Audiophile members. Axel himself was, of course, already well known among this crowd for the sound of the highly popular wired headphones he developed while working at Sennheiser. So, the pursuit began to create the ideal-performing Axel Grell wired headphone with the most open-back design possible.  
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The headphone was to originally share many of the same parts as his starting concept, such as the headband and most of the earcups. As development progressed it was decided that rather than design a headphone which could lead to two models it was better to optimize the design for one to maximize its performance. This led to a complete redesign of the headphone—into what became the Drop + Grell Signature Edition. To celebrate Axel’s first full-sized headphone under his own brand we decided to make things a little more special by making this limited edition as a nod to the discerning tastes of the Audiophile community. How is the Signature Edition special? We’ll share more details in our upcoming Studio Stories. In the meantime, please enjoy the below interview of Axel Grell hosted by the one and only Jude Mansila of Head-fi.org. This interview was recorded after CanJam NYC 2023. What are your favorite headphones designed by Axel Grell? Don’t forget to hit “Request” to know when our next Studio Story is posted.


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MastiffMike
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Apr 2, 2024
So... How's everyone enjoying their Drop+Grell Signature Headphones? I haven't seen any reviews nor have I seen any on the used market. So everyone loves them so much they won't sell them, yet not enough to rave about them? Odd (especially for this hobby). So for those of you who were willing to buy something sight unseen, unheard, and without a single review (I'm too tight with my money), how are you enjoying your purchase? Tell the rest of us if we should be trying to track down a used one (and how)? And if it is really, really, good, are you willing to sell it to me and for how much?
Doltonius
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Apr 18, 2024
MastiffMikeIt is not even released yet, why would you expect reviews and second-hands.
crimsontime
25
Nov 11, 2023
I’m a simple man…I see Alex Grell has designed a new headphone, I will definitely buy it.
raansire7
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Nov 9, 2023
I'm looking forward to these headphones, and contrary to my usual practice, I think I'm going to buy them deafly. Clearly Grell wants to do something different, so I wanna experience it without expectation or bias.
MRFUTURE111
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Oct 5, 2023
It better have duel 3.5mm Headphone Connectors And at least 50ohms Or better yet makes it a 300ohm Headphone and 100db Sensitivity so it works wonderfully with tubes
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IrishSuki
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Oct 11, 2023
MRFUTURE111Ok but what about sensitivity and so
valeyra
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Oct 4, 2023
my pants just got tighter.
OldGroucho
1
Nov 23, 2023
valeyra🤣
joeygnosis
10
Oct 4, 2023
price estimate?
MastiffMike
164
Oct 2, 2023
Good call on making it a limited edition. That way people have to purchase it before any reviews come out and before it's flaws are fully revealed (and before it's more or less abandoned like the TWS1X was?).
crimsontime
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Nov 11, 2023
MastiffMikeI’ve complained about the TWS1X profusely on here but guess what…they are still my goto wireless ear buds…because SOUND.
pinky999
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Nov 27, 2023
crimsontimeMine went in the trash.
Jhead
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Oct 2, 2023
Interest in purchase when launched
pinky999
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Nov 27, 2023
No matter what they cost. Who cares? I won't be ripped off twice. Once 199$ (TWS1X) for the garbage can, that's enough. There is no more trust. No updates, no service. Ridiculous! 
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