You can get the HD600 + $150 Amazon GC for $400, which basically equates to $250 if you're a frequent Amazon shopper. That's what I did last week or so.....and I used the GC for a Modi2 that is on the way. Then my Vali2 will be here next week and I should be riding pretty from there

Just got the 600s as my first full size set of cans (previously had IEMs), looking at amps....any opinions on Vali 2 vs Magni 2?

I was pretty excited to get these, and while they sounded good, I was not impressed by the variety of QC issues that have been presented in this thread. IMO, even if you aren't necessarily facing any of these problems, it says a lot about the type of support you can expect from...

hmm well tbd i suppose, thanks dude 

So I've had these since october and am very happy...any use picking up an amp/dac? usually playing lossless out of my retina mbp/streaming from google music so not sure how much of an improvement I'll see...thinking a magni/modi 

Anybody use the magni/modi stack for these?

Well it sounds like Amazon is just a little weird, but it's good to hear it's across the board and not just me. Sounds like I can just go back to enjoying my awesome new toy :)  

  I don't plan on using them either TBH, just didn't know if I should be suspicious 

Yeah

No yeah everything was legit...shrink wrap on box, two pieces of Westone tape I had to cut through, etc. Just confused as to why it didn't have the tips that were pictured online. I guess just chalk it up to bad luck?

  Let me rephrase my question -- I definitely purchased them brand new, directly shipped and sold from Amazon. However, there were no flange tips in the box when I received it. Is this a case of them changing the included accessories, a packaging mishap, or is it possible I somehow received a...

So even though it looks like I might have been better off waiting....my W4Rs came in from Amazon today...should I be worried about a used pair if there were no flange tips in the package?   Also, Amazon isn't listed as an authorized dealer on their website, but I imagine purchasing from Amazon...

Just ordered a pair of these from Amazon for $320......hopefully a good deal for a good set of IEMs

Westone 4Rs in stock on Amazon for $320

I had both for about a week, and although I'm not an audiophile by any means (yet), I did feel that the Philips was about 85% of the same sound for about 40% of the price, so I ended up keeping them instead of the sennheisers