Thanks to 2005 Boards member Kafuka Fuura for sharing information about these new Official Pioneer X Transformers Headphones.
These headphones were announced with flyers at the Wonderfest TakaraTomy booth. The headphones are cast in black and have got 2 models, one with Autobot logos and another one with Decepticon logos.
The headphones are the SE-MX8-K model in both Autobot and Decepticon versions and they will be available in October for 29000 yen which is about 260 Dollars.
You can click on the bar, and then share your impressions at the 2005 Boards.
Scowly Prowl
Definitely look like mass-produced mid-level consumer grade headphones, but pretty nonetheless. Wired, or wireless, the cost of the licensing is going to eat into the performance specifications. Besides, I don't need more help to advertise how much of a nerd I am.
eneyekay
I'm assuming these are wired headphones, which is rubbish for anyone with the latest iPhone… or if you're like me and the 3.5mm jack port on their Samsung phone has packed up. I woulda loved these to have been bluetooth and somehow be able to be shipped to the UK.
primalxconvoy
https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SE-MX9-K-Headphones-Indigo-Black/dp/B00JXUUVWU
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Amazon | パイオニア SE-MX8 ヘッドホン 密閉型/オンイヤー/ハイレゾ音源対応/折りたたみ式 ブラック SE-MX8-K 【国内正規品】 | 家電&カメラ オンライン通販
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money saved, fingers flipped to Takara and Pioneer.
(This was in reply to the news thread at the main site, which, for some odd reason, has no reply feature:
– Pioneer SE-MX8-K Transformers Themed Headphones – Transformers News – TFW2005
Night Flame
*DING* Winnar.
I have a set of headphones I paid $399 for because they are absolutely flat as a pancake in the frequency response. I can use them to mix and the mixes translate better than my good monitors just because I don't run into bass buildup problems.
I'm happy to pay for really good headphones, but they need to be detailed and flat. Not smile-curve consumer friendly. Those types of phones are easy to get for cheap. Flat response costs.
Too bad, I like the concept.
knoted
Somehow I have a very sensitive head and ears….most headphones squeeze my head too hard and after 30 minutes it becomes sheer torture. Then again…. my ears aren't really good with those plugs either, as they fall out easily, so I am stuck with the sports versions which hook around the ears.
So for me to drop that kind of money on TF branded headphones I would need to be 100% sure they don't squeeze.
AlienRadio
They're kind of ideal for me but I'd rather have a more DJ friendly model, the frequency response on the base model is tilted toward consumer tastes, not people who need a flat response and detail, I'd pay a bit more than what these cost if that was the case because when I start paying that kind of money I want something that produces better sound.
StellarJet
Love them…until I clicked the thread to find out more about their availability and found their price…
But the price is for two sets? the box looks like it has two (1 autobot and 1 decepticon?) …if you divide the price by half then it is not absolutely terrible…(unless you are forced to buy the two pack..but that would not make sense…one can only belong to one faction! so why would you want the other?)
weevil
it\'s limited edition? but where's hasbro Licensed?
TomySupport
Eren was wear headphone
Alphard
Pioneer's neat and all, but I'd really like some Audio Technicas with TF logos instead… or maybe a plastic accessory thing for mine? They're very nice headphones.
primalxconvoy
I'm pretty sure these were first shown, by Takara, at the previous Tokyo Toy Show, inside their area, near/next to the God Ginrai and near the Diaclone display.
Also, for your information, Japanese currency, like some other currency in Asia, is uncountable. Thus, it's "Japanese Yen", not " Japanese Yens".
Hope this helps.
flik68
$260 for some headphones…..hell no
Johntimus Prime
Are these Beats By Soundwave?
Mr JackatooTM
Good headphones
But not really worth it..
NEOLAB
That is a hefty price… Sadly, not worth it.
If I could get them for $99 at my local Walmart or wherever, yes. But ouch…
Predarican
260? Damn
puma
Ouch. They noise canceling??
AirjitzuRonin
Pretty cool lookin beats yo! I won't be able to get them but for anyone who can, keep rockin!
Kafuka Fuura
Yes, a flyer from TakaraTomy booth
Black Convoy
@Kafuka Fuura these are from Wonderfet too?