My local dealer has these headphones at closeout for $450. But the reason it's at closeout is because the model had been discontinued. Is it a wise choice to go for this given there will be practically no warranty (since you can't get replacements or parts after they stop manufacturing the...

Thanks!

How bad do these leak sound, really?

  I mean, there are other headphones whose FR graphs aren't on IF but are on HR.   I'm not sure what "high" top of head relative to ears means!

How bad is the sound leakage on these headphones, really?

When you look at the innerfidelity frequency response compensated (top), can you directly compare that to the FRC on headroom? For instance, Oppo PM-3 FRC curve is only on innerfidelity but not headroom, and many other headphones are vice versa.

Which FR graph on HeadRoom do you use? The plain FR, FRC or FR Raw?

Just found this thread (thanks sheldaze). I'd like to sign up for this program!

  Awesome, thanks!

  I use a Corda Meier Jazz at home, but the portable phones would likely go unamped (or in other words, it'll have the decent amp from the macbook air) or at best, use the amp from the Meridian Explorer 2 that I have,

  Interesting. Isn't sub-bass + mid-bass better than mid-bass alone? I've not listened to either headphones though! I've had the Senn HD-600, Beyer T1, Ultrasone Sig Pro.

  Nope! What is the loaner program?

Back to square one then! It's hard to decide between HP50, PM-3, and Shure 1540 for a good closed "bass impact" can!

  Thank you very much! It's now a shootout between the Shure 1540 and PM-3 for me!

  Ha ha, I'm from the MidWest. ;)   I'll look into the the differences between FR, FRC, and FRR! Thanks!