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Post by copperx on Jul 25, 2024 2:35:56 GMT -6
As some of y'all know Thomann has great prices on some gear like RME and SSL year round. Even if you're in the US and have to pay overseas shipping, the discount over other retailers is huge on some stuff. Sometimes 3/4 or even 2/3rds of the retail price.
I'm wondering what gear have you bought from Thomann that you think is a good price?
Lately I bought a few 33 feet XLR cables at $7 a piece. They were great and much cheaper than DIYing. They even have Rean connectors. Also got a pair of their ribbon RCA lookalike microphones and they're great for overheads.
What about high-end stuff?
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Post by phdamage on Jul 25, 2024 7:16:12 GMT -6
I bought a ton of K&M mic stands from them before they stopped shipping them to the US. Most things from EU brands are super cheap there. I bought my Dynaudio sub from them. Now I mostly buy tracking headphones from them - can’t remember the model of Superlux (maybe 665?) but hard to beat at like $40 a pair.
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Post by sean on Jul 25, 2024 8:21:23 GMT -6
I picked up some AKG K701's recently, Beyerdynamic microphones, pair of Coles...occasionally even software it's the cheapest price, especially when the dollar is strong against the pound. I also order from Studiocare pretty often.
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Jul 25, 2024 9:16:57 GMT -6
Best place to buy Beyerdynamic mics
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Post by basspro on Jul 25, 2024 10:30:15 GMT -6
I've bought some gear, from StudioCare Pro, another UK dealer. Pre-pandemic, I got some amazing deals. I got a pair of Coles in 2018 for about $1900 shipped (they were $2700 in the US). They also got here in 2 days, which was incredible.
I bought several used pieces from Heritage Audio this year and recently decided to check on prices there out of curiosity, knowing that Heritage is based in Spain. As it turns out, I could have bought everything brand new for less than I payed to get them used from reverb.
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Post by copperx on Jul 25, 2024 17:59:02 GMT -6
I've bought some gear, from StudioCare Pro, another UK dealer. Pre-pandemic, I got some amazing deals. I got a pair of Coles in 2018 for about $1900 shipped (they were $2700 in the US). They also got here in 2 days, which was incredible. I bought several used pieces from Heritage Audio this year and recently decided to check on prices there out of curiosity, knowing that Heritage is based in Spain. As it turns out, I could have bought everything brand new for less than I payed to get them used from reverb.
That's cool! How are the shipping rates? The website doesn't say. Did you pay any duties?
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Post by nick8801 on Jul 25, 2024 18:16:47 GMT -6
Got an Adam sub from them a few years back for about a third of what it cost here!
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Post by trappist on Jul 25, 2024 19:55:17 GMT -6
“That's cool! How are the shipping rates? The website doesn't say. Did you pay any duties?” ———————- Select your item quantity and navigate to the check-out page. There you can enter your address and UPS shipping cost will be provided. You can back out by selecting your cart and trashing your item if desired. Last I checked, there was no duty on items to the USA on items up to USA$600. That being said, I have never had to pay duty on any item I purchased. Waiting to see, is an adventure. |
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Post by the other mark williams on Jul 25, 2024 21:29:32 GMT -6
“That's cool! How are the shipping rates? The website doesn't say. Did you pay any duties?” ———————- Select your item quantity and navigate to the check-out page. There you can enter your address and UPS shipping cost will be provided. You can back out by selecting your cart and trashing your item if desired. Last I checked, there was no duty on items to the USA on items up to USA$600. That being said, I have never had to pay duty on any item I purchased. Waiting to see, is an adventure. I think it depends (in part) on the country. I've bought lenses from some camera shops in Japan where as long as the order was under $2000 there were no import duties. But I don't know about the UK - never ordered anything from there. Wish it were super clear... |
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Post by trappist on Jul 25, 2024 22:32:45 GMT -6
Wish it were super clear... ————————— Ain’t that the truth. Legal-eze always leaves that element of doubt. My question has always been the countries that there is a “free trade” agreement with the USA. Apparantly I could buy from a vendor in Australia in Australian dollars and enjoy duty free import. Sure would like a BeesNeez mic shipping through customs under those rules. |
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Post by thehightenor on Jul 26, 2024 3:27:56 GMT -6
Thomann are generally more expensive in the UK than buying direct in the UK.
But they are great for stands, furniture, bags, non sitcky gaffa tape (Gerband - love that stuff for live)
For pro audio gear SX Pro, Funky Junk, ASAP Europe etc are cheaper and easier to return to as well.
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