Just to update this.   Quote:   I suppose coming from something with metal hinges everything is going to look plasticy, but it wasn't a specific dig at the ATH. The big issue for me with the ATH was the swivel joints on the cups. I've had a few sets of phones with similar multi flex...

Quote: Durability would be the most important thing really. Sound wise I would prefer something fairly flat and neutral. I actually quite like the clinical/accurate reproduction, being a nakamichi fanboi at heart. Both the M50 and Shure look a little plasticy to me, similar to the ones...

Hi,   I'm new to the head-fi scene and looking to purchase my first reasonable pair of headphones. I wear cans for about 8-10 hours per day and I'm fed up of breaking cheap ones (usually cables and joints) so I'm thinking it is about time I invested in something that sounds good and lasts...

We in Britain are used to being ripped off.  :D Pretty much anything you buy equates in price to USD regardless of the conversion rate. If it costs $100 across the pond it will be £100 or more. Kinda sucks but short of moving there isn't much you can do about it!   Even buying from the...