Ebay is selling the Gratitude for ~$60 ($58 specifically).

  I only said I had the same experience with my K701 as he did with his Q701, so I don't see how your statement is relevant to that.       That's all I needed to know, thanks.

  I echo that sentiment (only, for the K701 rather than the Q701). Did you pair the Q701 with the Astro Mixamp*? I'm buying one soon with fervent hope its imaging will "improve".   *Were you referring to MLE's thread when you said, "Based on the reading I did"? Apologies if I assumed...

"Life of Pi" in 3D.  Breathtaking, both in visuals and in narration. I don't know what I would rate it, but I know I'd recommend it.   edit: Agreed. "Angels and Demons" (also by Dan Brown) was not an enjoyable read. I never finished because of similar reasons. 

Agreed, Prometheus was a dismal effort. I think it was the last movie I watched, and I would recommend people to stay away. "A strange fable" is a generous description.

Quote:   Normally, I'd do exactly that. When opinions tend to be heavily polarized, I'd just give the headphone a go. But, I don't have the extra dough (or the time) for a hit-and-run demo, so this forum (along with other review sites) is the only utility I can viably use to sketch an...

  Wait, that would make it a loser. Why would I buy a headphone that sounds just like another headphone (unless it's cheaper) -- especially if made by the same company? AKG received a lot of heat for the Q701, which was essentially a superficial, albeit appealing, makeover of the K701 with...

  I don't think ~$30 is too big a deal at this scale. Besides, like grokit said, the price will only go up (substantially) since $777 is an introductory price, which is why I won't even bother with this.

  You say this, but the photo tells me otherwise. I'm just kidding. But at $777 (basically $800), I'll have to step out. That's just too much even for consideration, but I'm sure someone will still step in line to buy this.

  This is a rule of thumb for everything. P.S. I can't be the only one who isn't googly-eyed by the design. It isn't that appealing.

  Because a higher satisfaction index produces a higher profit margin. I don't understand why you asked me that. Did I say something you consider a source of contention?

Why... Why! While I may be deviating from popular opinion, I found the D7100 gorgeous. Yet, the impressions, the reviews... Even confirmatory bias can't save me now.

  Not to indulge in diplomatic doublespeak, but I think you should put this into perspective. The M-80/M-100 both primarily target an audience that wants appealing (or borderline ostentatious) headphones while commuting; otherwise, I doubt V-Moda would bother to include such nice cases. If...

  You chose a very roundabout way of saying, "It isn't a travesty, but that methodology ought not be praised above others simply because it tickles the objectivist's fancy." (EDIT: Or did I read that wrong?) Just out of my own curiosity, why did you write all of that as a response to Steve...

Sure, not as though those ol' graphs mean anything. Who needs science? Not like everything audio came from it.    Quote:

The P5's gorgeous, but I guess I'm one of the few who dislike the look of the P3...

Interesting stuff, along with mikeaj's input. I'll be looking more into this, and thanks for the response, Currawong. About your last paragraph, it doesn't become important simply because it's a fact. As earlier indicated, I recognized it as a truism, but that's the thing: it's a truism - an...

Out of curiosity, could you explain how measurements are so limited? Also, you ended your post very poetically, but I pray you know you only restated "it is what it is, and it isn't what it isn't". A few in the crowd may see that as eloquent or articulate, but that's just tautological. Just...

Well, for starters, you could begin posing the questions you're asking here to the friends you know in person. Friendship is usually formed through frivolous interaction, but it's nearly always deepened through discussions sparked by questions similar to what you're asking on this board.  ...

How odd. The overwhelming majority of 2nd generation Koreans I know preserve their native tongue, even after they start school, since they often remain in Korean communities. San Fran, Atlanta, New York, etc. I've been to all of them, and most of the ankle biters there know Korean better than I...

  Nicely done! Can't deny that feeling you get from enjoying the dividends of 2 weeks' hard work. I was under the impression that the Droid RAZR was your wife's welcome-home gift. May as well stash the extra $300 for a future purchase. ;) Quote: Just remember, admissions rate...

You'll understand after you begin thinking seriously about marriage.    Quote:  

  Inane arguments are the easiest to quit. People won't cease arguing if they see value in continuing, be this value self-gratification or dialectic, but no one will feed an argument he/she believes inane.  Bear in mind: this includes silly endeavors such as trolling. Those who troll often...

I have to wonder why you even continued to argue with him for so long over something largely inane. In a sense, he can argue that his PoV is as valid as yours; however, that doesn't indicate it's as valuable as yours. The credentials you listed boast the value of your input, not the validity...

Trentemoller - MIss You