Auditioning in the UK

[tomayresss]

Does anyone know of ANYWHERE in England where I can actually audition headphones properly (like high-end Senns, beyers, AKGs, Grados etc)? I had a good root around in London and found nowhere

 

[idc]

The same situation exists in Glasgow. Apart from The Apple Store with the B&W P5 and top end Bose there is nowhere with cans over £200, unless you order some in beforehand, but then there is pressure to buy which I do not like.

 

[tomayresss]

I suppose the next best thing is a UK based website with a long returns policy?

 

[idc]

Hopefully there will be a few at the Manchester show later this year. Otherwise on the Head-fi forum meets are arranged, but in the UK they have been in London.

 

[AlmaataKZ]

I had this problem as well. As I remember there was no returns on headphones due to hygene reasons.

 

[tomayresss]

Yes I think a meet is the only option. Living within the boundaries of Greater London, it shouldn't be too difficult for me if they arrange one in London

 

[Diamond Joe]

I'm having the same problem, I've asked several dealers in my area and get the same answer - "I can get them, but...". When I started looking I never expected it to be so hard to find headphones to audition.

 

[malg]

I've just put this detail on another thread, so apologies to those who have read both. I'm going to Audio T in Manchester to listed to the Sennheisser HD800s. I don't know if this is too far for you to travel, but the HD800s have got to be worth the listen. I'll post my thoughts on here when I get the chance.