For the first time I'm actually digging Beats.  I've owned and tried different audiophile headphones.  Sony MA900, Audio Technica AD900x/AD700x, V-Moda Crossfade M-100 and Sennheiser PC360 are some that come to mind.  I feel comfortable saying that I have a fair idea of what the hi-fi standard is.   Beats are often criticized here due to their bad value and the fact that they're often labeled as the "best" headphones in the minds of ignorant consumers.  The only reason I even have beats is because I get a good price on them due to an employee...