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Well, I have been doing more reading on the HE-5 and I think that the FOTM may be one of the reasons for the hype, but what is definitely the reason for ditching other equipment "just for these" and so, comes from the "new toy syndrome".
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I don't sell a headphone that I've purchased and like (to whatever degree) unless I need the money. That's part of the hobby for me. A guy can have 6 Mustangs in his garage, and just go out on Sunday's to admire them for what they're worth.
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first days you see your <<new pair of headphones>> and hold them in your hands, smell the scent of your new product (each one has a different one) and the gorgeous look and finish, you think it sounds glorious.
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This is the last phase of "the thrill of the chase". Why did John Mayer end his relationship with Jennifer Anniston, and Billy Bob end with Angelina Jolie? The chase was exciting, but they must have been to sibilant to put up with their beauty, and they knew they could get another one, that had less sibilance and roll off.
Unless I am really in dire straits (not the band), I would never sell my R-10's, HP-2's or HD-800's unless my 50 year old financial status changes drastically.
I include the HE-5's in this category, and guess what, they don't cost $1800-$7000.
If I was a starving college student and could only keep one pair? That's a whole 'nother thread.
I also include my ESW-10's and $400 Stax Lambda Pros in this category.
My 13 y.o.son asked me for an XBOX 360 for Christmas, and I said to him, "but you already have a Playstation, PSP, XBOX 300, and Nintendo. What do you need another gaming system for"? He took my hand and led me into my bedroom where I have 13 headphones hanging in their assigned spots and simply said, "because, this is
my hobby".
Damn.