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Will
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Jan 29, 2014
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Hi Everyone,
As of now, we're working directly with AKG to fill all your AKG based needs. Here's a breakdown of the top options with an explanation of why they're not viable options for a Massdrop followed by a quick explanation of why the K612 is viable and why we'll.... wait for it...
Be listing the AKG K812 very soon.
AKG K702 65th Anniversary Edition: This was a limited edition version of the headphone and there is no more stock available for you to purchase from AKG.
AKG K702: Price competition on amazon is already as low as it can be before vendors have to start subsidizing the sales (companies will purposefully lose money on a product if they need to move excess inventory). Buy it on amazon if you're fixed on the K702.
AKG K550: Interestingly enough, AKG separates this into their "consumer" line while the rest of AKG's high end (K701, K702, K612, K712, K812, etc) headphones are considered "pro headphones". We're working on expanding to the consumer line but AKG wants to see how much of the pro line you're interested in buying before they consider opening up the consumer end.
AKG K701: Same as the 702.
AKG Q701: Same as the 702. Anything with a Q in the model number is going to have the same problems.
AKG K712: This is 100% viable and we'll be glad to launch it... as soon as it's back in stock. Right now there isn't enough stock to make for a meaningful Massdrop and as such we're going to have to wait until the next batch comes in (shouldn't be too long).
AKG K612: Highly viable. There's stock available and the price is consistent and close to MSRP which means that we can offer a meaningful price drop.
Alright, and now for the AKG K812. For some quick background information, the K812 is AKG's newest $1500 MSRP reference headphone, and the first headphone AKG has produced in this price range since the legendary K1000. As of now, we've got 15 units of the K812 reserved with AKG . We'll launch the buy as soon as we receive final confirmation form AKG.
Massdrop is, for a long time, going to be the only place AKG is willing to offer the K812 below their $1500 MSRP because of the privacy and niche enthusiasm of our community. Pat yourselves on the back. Through your polls, votes, and purchases you've been able to impress the top execs at AKG and now they're willing to work with you.
Keep voting, keep polling, and if your finances allow for it, keep joining drops.
Note: Please don't post share this information outside of the Massdrop community.
Jan 29, 2014
hank.davis
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Mar 1, 2014
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WillHi, I sent an email yesterday and didn't hear back. I thought I participated in the 712 drop and never received a confirmation email. Is it too late to place my order? Thanks, Hank
Mar 1, 2014
Will
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Chief Product Officer
Mar 5, 2014
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hank.davisHi Hank,
Sorry for the delay, feel free to shoot me an email (will@massdrop.com) if you haven't received a response and we'll get this sorted for you.
Mar 5, 2014
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