Quote: Yes, take a look at the ultrasone models.   

Audeze LCD-2's too. You can always check their blog to see what people is using with the Burson Machinery.    I've heard some people liking the HA160 with T1's...others likes tubey sound. It comes to a personal choice.   

If your friend thinks: Looks = SQ he will fall in love with the Chrome beats.   

Man, there are certain rules you need to follow in order to post a classified. Check the F/S forum.    Good luck!

The HA-160D comes to my mind. Excels with jazz, and its a good match for the headphones you own. 

Quote: Not necessary, you can find good ones for around 1k. 

Just to be clear...what are you looking on a pair of headphones? good sound quality, thats it?   You can try the ATH-M30's. They have nice SQ for the price. 

Check the Shure SRH440's. They do well on most music genres...a pretty balanced headphone.  

Hello, and welcome to head-fi!   Which kind of music you like? Are they for home listening? 

Quote: If you're set on buying the D2000's you'll need to spend more than $50 on a portable amp for them. 

Quote: Yes, they sound better after some "Burn in"  Enjoy!!

Quote: why not you start your own company and make a good product then? lol   Lots of people are loving Burson products, if they are not your cup of tea..just stay away, no need to bash another brands.    Oh, and this was taken from 6moons:   "Burson indeed notified me about 2...

Thanks Jude,    Without head-fi, my life would be different and boring. This is the place for all headphone lovers, nice forum with fantastic features (oh and nice people too)   Keep rocking!! 

Are you open to more suggestions? I don't have experience with the models mentioned...honestly. 

I think the guys at the DIY section can help you on this.