I'd like to confirm for those in the market for a PS2000e that it does blossom approximately between 100-200 hours from my experience in a 4-pin XLR balanced configuration. The fixed cord-length is approximately 77 inches.

IMO, the PS1 actually fits this description released circa mid-2000s.

Has anyone had the opportunity to try the Diana with the Woo Audio WA8 Eclipse?

Interesting as I recall Henry Ford of Ford Motors saying roughly the same thing when he built the Model T....

I think you've completely misread/misinterpreted my post. There was no allusion to wasting money on any tier of headphones. What you need to understand is that money is a commodity just like audio gear. Its value goes up and down relative to supply and demand. In this case, I've explained to...

I'd love to delve into U.S. monetary strategies and their roots (English Mercantilism) but this proves my point. These topics of truth you claim I'm avoiding are actually superfluous in regards to grasping the simple concept that inflation from various currencies play a significant role in...

I considered touching on the topic, but the issue would encourage red-herrings and violate Head-fi rules on political discussion. Therefore I was left with marco and socioeconomics to address the overall theme of this thread.

"The value of money is in proportion to the quantity of the necessaries of life of which it will purchase. That of the necessaries of life is all together independent of the quantity of money which can be had for them." ~ Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith The amount of money that has been...

Wearing a hat (form-fitted baseball cap) adds just enough extra circumference for the 800S to fit snugly. Also, don't forget about break-in before comparison to other headphones.

Could you give any further impressions you had on the HD800S paired with the GS-X Mk2? Curious how fresh ears are interpreting this combination; i.e. too bright, enough body, etc...  

Overtime, have owners established a consensus on this 150-200 hour break-in period? 

Testing out the Focus pads from the Focus-A pads. It appears that whatever you gain in low-end authority with the Focus-A you lose in spacial dynamics that are afforded with the Focus. What are you guys/gals hearing? 

I just received my HE560 with Blue Dragon cables and upon initial comparison between an Apogee One and Mjolnir/Gungnir, these headphones seem to be far more efficient than some of its predecessors.    

Stay calm. Just because you may have a headphone that doesn't qualify for warranty doesn't imply you will need such a warranty. Furthermore, if something goes wrong then HiFiMan may just charge you a fee to repair/replace your headphone. You may also consider a return as Amazon will take it...

I was finally able to get in touch with Hifiman HeadDirect. The odds of them answering the phone are against you. They stated that whomever is in charge of customer service phone support was sick and the rest of the team was at a convention. To answer your question directly, they supposedly only...