My headphone cable length is insufficient. I'm looking to get an extension cable to plug into my computers headphone jack. Does the length (say 3 meters vs 1.5 meters) negatively affect the audio? There is no amplifier.

  Actually, the 77x are pretty good for higher freqs too. I also have the Beyerdynamic DT770 pro, and I listen to the JVCs more. They are quite enjoyable. Since you like the JVC  signature, I recommend the 77x. You might be disappointed  with the lack of bass in others.

  Quote:   In the same vein,    

    I hope there will be future drops. I managed to resist the temptation to buy one. $400 is a LOT for me. My previous most expensive headphones were 105 euro, which were in turn a big jump from the ones before that (70 euro).   BTW, how much would the cost  have been without the mahogony...

Just last year I purchased my most expensive headphones: about 70 euro shipped. Then last month, I happened to get in on a flash sale at amazon and got the DT770 pro for 105 euro shipped. I though "man these are expensive, but I've had these in my eyes for a couple of years". Now, I'm tempted...

If I were prudent, I wouldn't order these....but I wanna   Anyone know how these compare to Beyerdynamic DT770pro 80 ohm? I just bought those last month.

Thanks flashmp3. Subbass is very important for me.

The music of the last 15 years has had some great tunes, unfortunately instrument seperation for some reason has been ditched. Is there a reason for this?   If you listen to Mr. Mister - Broken Wings, Roxette - Salvation, Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence, you can make out each instrument...

  How much was the customs duty?

HBB, You consider applying for a job at JVC? As part of your application, write a short proposal on SZ2000 V2.

  There obviously is a market for the XB1000 as demonstrated by the view count. I wonder why Sony discontinued the model?   The same with JVC. There are lot of fans of JVC here. Is it just that the marketing dept of JVC sucks and needs to hire HBB & DSnuts?

Bassfreaks, any recommendations for a portable inexpensive player? Preferably < $100.

I have not tried much, but recently I discovered the equalizer in smplayer to be better than in audacious. Better bass boost

I thought we went through this before on this thread. Both are the same. There are no 2nd gen headphones of this model.

  So you won't be satisfied with the ATH either. Same conclusion -- save the money.