I'd argue against that. On my desk I've got some AKG K272HD's, an old set of K240's, and some K240DF's. All of them, A/B'd with my DT880, sound brighter and clearer, but a LOT thinner. The DT880's are warmer and thicker than the AKG's, with fantastic bass power and extension, and I think that...

Thanks all for the advice! It's really helpful, and hopefully I'll own one of these beauties sooner rather than later :) I'll keep in mind trade value, used condition, and the new sound signature that'll benefit from a good amp like the Lyr, which I'll look for as well! Thank you all!

A few things, actually. The number one was the buying experience of getting them used. I've lived in mid-fi mediocrity that I have no clue what buying hi-fi used is like. How much did you get yours for, what did you trade it for (answered by SomeGuyDude), does burn-in have a huge effect on the...

Thanks for the replies! Don't think I'll pick them up just now, I already have a good all-rounder for now. But thanks for the input! :)

Hmm... 1: DT880 Pro. Current A cans, love them to death. A bit soft compared to my AKG's, but then they open up, and the highs start sparkling, and they just *sing*... 2: AKG K272HD. Bright and fast, and got a great deal used. My only portable closed-back mid-fi can so far, but a bit...

Hey, does anyone have experiences trading for these? They're on my headphone bucket list, and I've been browsing around trying to trade up and I've got something of a handle on the prices...but expert advice is always welcome.

Going to hijack the manual thread to ask, does anybody have an impression on the 540's vs the 420's? I just picked up the HD420's on a whim and I'm really enjoying them, might actually end up using them for a frankencan mod in the future. But I'm currently watching a set of 540's on Ebay, and...

DT880 Pro owner chiming in. I got mine used off of ebay for $160, and I've seen them go for less. And for that price? I love them to death! I find myself wishing though that I had a set of DT990's instead, because of how much more lively I believe they will be based on many, many reviews. The...

I recently bought a old pair of Senn HD420's...do you think that driver could be transplanted in for this mod?