Another High-End Robbery

**Myles B. Astor** · February 28, 2015, 05:01 PM

Sure some have seen and out Audio Visions in SF being robbed and now headphone manufacturer Audeze was hit. Beware of people offering these headphones at a reduced cost.

https://www.audeze.com

**MDP** · February 28, 2015, 05:15 PM

Thanks Myles, I'll keep a look out for them.

**Ritmo** · February 28, 2015, 06:07 PM

Thx for the heads up Myles. Clearly, the robbers knew what they were getting.

**Bodhi** · February 28, 2015, 06:51 PM

Thanks for posting this Myles...'philes should be heeding the below warning message posted on the front page of their website if any brand new Audeze cans coming up for sale cheap. I'm sure they won't mind me re-posting it here -

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Audeze was robbed last night (Feb 28) and about $250,000 worth of headphones was stolen. You should be highly suspicious if anyone other than an Authorized Audeze dealer offers you Audeze headphones for sale at a reduced price. We do not allow our dealers to sell via Amazon, eBay, Craigslist etc., so deals on these sites should be researched before you purchase. You should also be very concerned if their headphones do not have a serial number, or the seller refuses to give you the serial number before purchase. All Audeze headphones have a serial number on the inside of the pin block. We will soon publish a list of all stolen products’ serial numbers. In addition, Audeze is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thieves. If you have any information or questions, please write to: support@audeze.com

**mep** · February 28, 2015, 08:56 PM

This is all so sad. I hate thieves. When I was in the military and lived in an apartment in LV, someone broke in and stole my turntable and LP collection and the rest of the system which belonged to my roommate. We were pretty sure we knew who did it, but we could never prove it. I never forgot the feeling of walking in the apartment after work and discovering the stereo system was gone. Anybody who knowingly buys stolen stereo equipment (or stolen anything) sucks too.

**Bodhi** · February 28, 2015, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by mep

This is all so sad. I hate thieves. When I was in the military and lived in an apartment in LV, someone broke in and stole my turntable and LP collection and the rest of the system which belonged to my roommate. We were pretty sure we knew who did it, but we could never prove it. I never forgot the feeling of walking in the apartment after work and discovering the stereo system was gone. Anybody who knowingly buys stolen stereo equipment (or stolen anything) sucks too.

First of all, thank you for your national service Mep. Totally agree with your comments, people who breach the sanctity of your private home and steal your posessions are low lifes who deserve to be locked in jail

**o0OBillO0o** · March 1, 2015, 12:23 AM

It's terrible, but it's sure sign of their value! Time to get some Audeze Headphones!

**Mike** · March 1, 2015, 02:05 PM

With all of us on the lookout, we should be able to catch these bastards. Once they publish the serial numbers, every pair of Audeze headphones will be under examination. Hopefully we can all work together and keep an eye out.

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**puroagave** · March 1, 2015, 04:53 PM

I take it this was a burglary not a true robbery, which is usually at gunpoint. nevertheless it sucks.

**mep** · March 1, 2015, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by puroagave

I take it this was a burglary not a true robbery, which is usually at gunpoint. nevertheless it sucks.

My, aren't we getting concise with our words. Of course it was a burglary as it was a smash and grab in the middle of the night when the store was unoccupied. I don't think I have ever heard of a stereo store being robbed at gunpoint. That's usually reserved for places with cash on hand. If you are desperate for cash, you are not going to hold up a stereo store. Too much time and trouble to resell the goods and convert them to cash.

**puroagave** · March 1, 2015, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by mep

My, aren't we getting concise with our words. Of course it was a burglary as it was a smash and grab in the middle of the night when the store was unoccupied.

man, i cant win for trying...is this kick schleprock day or what

apparently, the crew that hit audeze were a lot more sophisticated than that. the security cameras caught them concealed head to toe and crawling to avoid the motion sensors. seems clear they knew what they were doing.

**Myles B. Astor** · March 1, 2015, 11:41 PM

That really sucks. My guess? The headphones are headed across the Atlantic. Like those 150 skate boards some crook tried charging to my credit card and having shipped to Poland.

**iosiP** · March 2, 2015, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor

My guess? The headphones are headed across the Atlantic

Almost sure! And maybe across the Pacific too - you won't see many Chinese customers bothering with checking the SN.

P.S. Methink they would be glad to know the SN is from the stolen lot, it would prove the 'phones are original

**Djn04** · March 4, 2015, 11:04 AM

I just saw this on the morning news. Music Lovers was hit with a smash and grab for the second time this year. Something is definitely going on in SF.

Men in Trench Coats, Ski Masks Break Windows at Music Lovers Store in San Francisco, Steal Merchandise | NBC Bay Area

**puroagave** · March 4, 2015, 11:21 AM

burglaries are on the rise because the jail time has shortened - it pays to steal - another consequence of the overcrowed prison system. I'm seeing it around me, one of my clients had their box truck stolen twice in the last 3-mos to burglarize the same company next door. they took over a million in inventory and sunk a family business, their insurance would only cover a fraction of the claim.

**Myles B. Astor** · March 4, 2015, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Djn04

I just saw this on the morning news. Music Lovers was hit with a smash and grab for the second time this year. Something is definitely going on in SF.

Men in Trench Coats, Ski Masks Break Windows at Music Lovers Store in San Francisco, Steal Merchandise | NBC Bay Area

Yes I think that Stereophile.com has a story on the Music Lovers burglary.

**veindoc** · March 4, 2015, 12:27 PM

This has been the MO of several recent SF late night hits. The Chanel and Prada stores got hit a bout a month ago. Around 3 am they simply ram a truck thru doors or windows and take as many Croc and high end handbags they can get. And boom they are gone with several 100,000 dollars worth of easy to move product on ebay or Craigs lists. I guess this is now spillover to high end Audio. Very sad indeed. Interestingly the Chanel store had video of event but would not release to news agency or police as they wanted to avoid more negative PR, plus their insurance will cover the losses.

Nick

**Myles B. Astor** · March 4, 2015, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by veindoc

This has been the MO of several recent SF late night hits. The Chanel and Prada stores got hit a bout a month ago. Around 3 am they simply ram a truck thru doors or windows and take as many Croc and high end handbags they can get. And boom they are gone with several 100,000 dollars worth of easy to move product on ebay or Craigs lists. I guess this is now spillover to high end Audio. Very sad indeed. Interestingly the Chanel store had video of event but would not release to news agency or police as they wanted to avoid more negative PR, plus their insurance will cover the losses.

Nick

I still think this stuff is being shipped overseas.

**iosiP** · March 4, 2015, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by veindoc

Interestingly the Chanel store had video of event but would not release to news agency or police as they wanted to avoid more negative PR, plus their insurance will cover the losses.

Kind of reminds me of a movie about a businessman's child being kidnapped: the guy was asked a $1 million ransom but his reaction was spectacular: he made a taped public statement with $2 million cash on his desk, saying the money would go to anyone that brings him the kidnappers, dead or alive.
This being said, I'd rather mess with the NYPD than with a multibillion dollar multinational.

**mep** · March 4, 2015, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by puroagave

burglaries are on the rise because the jail time has shortened - it pays to steal - another consequence of the overcrowed prison system. I'm seeing it around me, one of my clients had their box truck stolen twice in the last 3-mos to burglarize the same company next door. they took over a million in inventory and sunk a family business, their insurance would only cover a fraction of the claim.

Sad, but they signed up for that crappy insurance policy unless the insurance company ripped them off too.

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