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Gold Planar GL2000 Headphones - Over/On Ear The Gold Planar GL2000 was introduced to the world through Massdrop (now Drop), but is now more widely available - although they seem to be absent from the retail channel in Australia.From the original listing:Pushing the boundaries of planar magnetic design, Gold Planar is going big in the GL2000: a flagship pair of headphones with never-before-seen drivers. Raising the bar head and shoulders over many other planar magnetic drivers, Gold Planar increased the surface area and magnet strength of the drivers on the GL2000 to optimize airflow and respon
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Drop originated as Massdrop in San Francisco in 2012, pioneering a community-driven model that aggregated enthusiast demand to source and develop exclusive products directly from manufacturers. By bypassing traditional retail chains, it built a loyal following of over 7 million members through limited-time "drops" of unique gear, earning acclaim for delivering hard-to-find items at competitive prices. The brand rebranded to Drop in 2019, expanding into its own designs like the Drop SHIFT mechanical keyboard and wireless headphones, often in collaboration with names such as Sennheiser for audiophile-grade audio.
In the hi-fi realm, Drop specialized in headphones, DACs, amplifiers, and cables, alongside mechanical keyboards and gaming peripherals, with audio as a flagship category. Its approach emphasized user feedback to refine products, yielding sought-after collabs like the Massdrop x Sennheiser line, blending accessibility with performance for enthusiasts.
Drop held a niche position as a disruptor in the mid-tier market, appealing to savvy buyers seeking value-driven, community-vetted hi-fi without high-end premiums. Acquired by Corsair in 2023, it shifted toward gaming hardware before shuttering its core operations in March 2025, marking the end of an era for direct-to-consumer audio innovation.
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