First Impressions: Changing the Headphone Game
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Vvanderer2015
0
May 3, 2021
how do they compare with ATH DSR9BT, which deliver bitstream to digital decoder in the sarphone for exceptionally authentic sound ?
YtseBitsySpider
3
Jan 7, 2021
Hmm. These are exactly what I’m looking for. If they do what they say.
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belvoirtham
2
Oct 7, 2020
You should do a reality check on their Indigogo page. Repeated failures in delivery, and major quality control issues to the point that backers don't know if the failures are in the manufacturing, or in the design itself. Now we've already funded upfront, we can't get out and can only hope we're not too screwed over by this company.
holsen
187
Mar 22, 2020
Will the batteries on these bad boys be user replaceable at their end of life?
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Whitedragem
176
Feb 25, 2020
So awesome.
Nice one, can’t wait for these to DROP!
Well done to the team; nice collaboration, nice resurrection, nice price, nice product.
I said “Nice one bruv’va”!
ricamz
75
Feb 5, 2020
Well .. if it happens the same with the DT 177X GO, where the test units sounded different from the production units... these "First Impressions" means nothing to me. I am waiting for the reviews of the production units
Anonyneko
31
Jan 31, 2020
How fragile is the headband? I want to buy this but I'm worried, Momentums are about the only headphones I can take outside and trust to not break within a few months.
Also, what delivery service are you going to use? It can be important because they can have different ways to pay import tax for different countries and I'd like to know if I should order to Russia or to EU, which entirely depends on the delivery service that's used (DHL, UPS, snail mail, etc).
Dunkeroni
14
Feb 17, 2020
The joints and moving pieces were all cast aluminum specifically to strengthen the connection. The band should be plastic, but who knows what type and how thick it may be.
betam4x
1
Mar 31, 2020
The firmware update did not harm noise cancellation on my pair FWIW, so I suspect a minority of users have issues. Sound quality can be rather subjective as well; I also have no complaints over the sound quality of the Sony headphones personally. They bring quality sound and noise cancelling at a competitive price.
Regarding this set: I can’t justify a preorder without reviews of the final product. As others have stated, bait and switch can be a real issue.
amey.kanade
64
Jan 23, 2020
Winners of the Panda Listening Day Giveaway are @iamlilysdad , @Amateur-Audiophile and @djfluffkins
Congratulations! We'll be in touch in the next 1-2 weeks with more details!
Thanks to everyone who participated and attended the Panda listening event! It was great to meet you all in person.
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Amateur-Audiophile
14
Jan 24, 2020
Holy crap!!! I’ve never won anything this cool in my life!!! Thank you!!!
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Jude, Founder Head-Fi - "The DROP + THX Panda is an audiophile-class wireless (and wired) planar ribbon headphone with a rich tonal balance and excellent detail. I love that the Panda was tuned acoustically (no DSP), supports high-resolution Bluetooth with aptX HD and LDAC, and has an integrated THX AAA amplifier. I measured the DROP + THX Panda in Head-Fi's measurement lab, and its frequency response and extraordinarily low THD were essentially identical in both wireless and wired modes!"
Marv Chen, SBAF - "In comes Drop to resurrect the PM-3 as the Panda, but their style, has added their flourishes: revised tuning, a THX AAA amp with feedforward distortion correction, and wireless Bluetooth functionality. How 'bout that? How many of you guys were wishing there was a wireless PM3? Well you guys got your wish." Linus Tech Tips: "Wireless headphones for the people who actually care about audio quality - who would have thunk it, right? You've got to try them. I think these are a game changer" Mad Lust Envy, Gaming Headphone Reviewer: "For the everyday Joe looking to get just one serious pair of headphones for every purpose wether at home, on the go, or at work, the Panda is hell of an option" El Jefe Reviews: "Top dogs as far as sound quality goes these are gonna be the way to roll. And there's some tough competition out there, you've got the Sony XM3s, Bose 700s, these are going to be the king in Bluetooth headphones." BadSeedTech, Audiophile & Product Reviewer: "Bold statement time: The Panda is the best-sounding commuter Bluetooth headphone out there. Better than Bose, Sony, and Beyerdynamic." Press
9To5Toys - “Overall, Panda is a great package for the $399 MSRP. The combination of planar drivers, THX-AAA amp, and the promise of Sony LDAC make it a fully featured pair of headphones with 30 hours of battery life for audiophiles who want the convenience of wireless audio. The sound that comes out is very neutral and packs plenty of power.”
CES's 2020 Editorial picks award - "What you'll actually want to buy this year: They sound stunning, especially for the incredibly reasonable $399 price point."
HiFiTrends - "These Extraordinary Drop + THX Panda Planar Magnetic Wireless Headphones Have Some Sensational Tech!"
Headphonist - "It's been a while since we've seen a true wireless headphone aimed at audio enthusiasts and not just being developed to butt-heads over best ANC on the market (Looking at you, Sony WH-1000XM3)."
Samma3a - "Lately, Drop has been teaming up with the likes of THX to release some very interesting and well-regarded headphone amplifiers. But now, they’ve gone ahead and teamed up with THX once again to release something brand new: a set of wireless headphones. They’re called the Panda headphones and they seem to offer quite a lot of value on paper.”
MorningStar and Forex TV - "THX Showcases Innovation at CES with launch of new THX Certified Game Mode and partner products featuring THX Certification and Technologies"
Sound & Vision Reporter - "Panda Audiophile Wireless Headphones Get THX Badge"
Android Central and CordCutters.com - "Drop is debuting Panda, a pair of ultra-high-quality headphones for $399. These headphones utilize THX's new AAA technology to not only deliver better audio quality than ever, but also better battery life than you could imagine."
Engadget - "I got to try a quick demo of spatial audio on the ZMBIZI smartphone using the just-announced Panda headphones from Drop and THX. Blasting Pink Floyd's ‘Money’ through the Pandas sounded great no matter what setting was activated, but it actually sounded best on the THX-enhanced stereo setting to me."
Stay tuned for our official launch on IndieGoGo on January 27th. Thanks so much for your support. We can’t wait to deliver these groundbreaking wireless headphones to the community.