Thanks for the recent posts. I love my Tony Bennetts. I recently picked the up after not using them for a while and the pleather, vinyl or whatever it is on the pads is flaking off and snowing down on me. I was shocked at this as they have been carefully stored. I would appreciate any advice on...

Thanks for the update!

I'd like to attend one of these to observe.  

I did it again. lol My Shure SRH 1840`s just arrived!

lol I would not trade either. Hopefully I can make the next meet!  

Last July I went to Headfone Shop on Yonge in Toronto. He had lots of phones there including most all the Sens, and the Hifimen? lol. AKG's Byers, etc too. After listening to lots I was preferring the Sens. He insisted I try the Shure SRH 1840's. I refused but he insisted. I put them on and was...

They do sound pretty good especially with the E-10 bass boost on!

Well I did it. I went to the Dark Side, or should I say the Bright Side. My Grado SR325is headphones just arrived yesterday! So far I am surprised how much I like them.

I wish I could have made it. Grandson Andrew was in a hockey tournament!

Quote: lol although I'd prefer not having the Tony Bennett signature on the cups and headband. I disagree, this it what Tony Bennett did for my Uncle Tilio when he was dying. http://blogs.buffalonews.com/artsbeat/2008/12/tony-bennett-si.html

All I can say is that considering one of the aspects of this thread is Budget King, I really love my TBSE1, Fiio E10 ( just for DAC), and Bravo Audio Ocean tube amp combination. Amazing sound for under $300 total!  

Quote: Bad choice of specific words on my part. I fully agree!!

Quote: You missed the boat. That is not it at all.  Whether rich or poor, the fun. excitement and reward, is in using your knowledge to get around the hype and find out what is best for you. High end products, in whatever venue, are incrementally over-priced. The challenge is to use your...

I have a friend who is very wealthy (multi-millionaire) and a prolific wine collector. He has a large wine cellar, larger than most fine restaurants. He always tells me that anyone can spend $100 or $500  plus for a bottle and experience a great bottle of wine, but the real challenge, thrill...

I have a Sennheiser T-40 set, that is just gathering dust here. I never use them.