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

Quote:   I wonder if a Magni/Modi would be overkill....

Just got these and I'm really digging them, but I'm curious if there is anything speaking to an increase in quality when amped? I got them for a great price, so I'm willing to splurge out and get an amp and/or a DAC if it would be complementary and beneficial 

How do these compare to the Fidelio L1? 

Where the hell should i buy these from? Does getting them from a third party via Amazon matter? (in terms of warranty support, etc)

From someone who is looking for headphones in this price range, I've seen these two broadly recommended. Is there an objective winner between the two, or does it just come down to personal taste? 

Just picked up some Momentums....would they benefit from amping or a DAC at all? I'm currently running them through a MBP. 

Hopeful that the Moto X will be capable...

So I had a pair of M-80's, but I wasn't a fan of the fit (my ears always felt kinda hot and sweaty from the pads sitting on them for extending periods of time). How do the M-100s compare? 

Quote:   Well I go to a major university, so there is an audiologist located pretty conveniently...and I imagine they're a pretty decent one to be located at my school. So hopefully my experience would be ok there...

So I posted a while ago...I'm coming from a Klipsch S4 and a UE Triple.Fi 10 I picked up from Amazon's gold box deal a few years back. I'm moving on from the Triple.Fis because I'm tired of them not being comfortable.    I tried some V-Moda M-80s, and I liked the sound, but I didn't find...