For you, yes. But with my luck, I would wind up with one that has this cracking issue. That combined with my ocd of having things perfect as can be, is not something I want to risk spending good money on.

They cracking wingplate issue has prevented me from purchasing the m100.

Exactly how I felt between the two. 770 anniversary's highs were pretty harsh for my ears. The COP is loads of fun.

I personally love the 4000's. I'm actually considering selling my Amperior as I like the sound of the 4000's much more. Rich and smooth.

I think the oils from your skin, condition the leather earpads enough. What destroys leather is dryness.

This video opened my eyes on how a more rigid earcup can make a difference in regards to the hd25. I wonder if anyone at sennheiser got the idea from this video for the amperior, and now the hd25 aluminum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHkb4bhdnRA

The bass, and whole sound of the hd25 is just like the amperior's.

Have you considered the Sennheiser Momentum? They don't have the midbass hump. I find they sound great with jazz, rock, and pretty much everything. You do need smallish ears for them to be perfect.

Quote: I concur. Having to mod a $300+ pair of cans so that they aren't as uncomfortable, is ridiculous. If they aren't comfortable the way they are already designed, they aren't for you. That's like buying a pair of air jordans that are too small, but they'd fit better if you removed...

It depends on the return policy of the merchant you purchased them from. There is a warranty of two years from Beyerdynamic if you purchased from an authorized dealer.

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Quote: They are awesome if they fit around your ears comfortably. If not, don't bother.

That website declared the crossfade lp 2 as the best headphones of 2012.. lol.. what? 

Have you tried any other headphone with the same source to see if it the problem could possibly the source?

Good choice. And good job researching before purchasing.