All of the press I've read seem to like them a lot.  Listeners can be like flavors of ice cream; and each one has their favorites.   These new models look very nice.  The originals are keepers....

Break-in is key as well. I go between HPs all of the time. If they haven't been played in awhile they sound a bit congested or dull. After several tracks they open up nicely.

i recently fell back in love with 2-channel audio.  i am sure my comments won't mean very much.  i was turned on to this product after having bought a NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amplifier.  amazing.  all of things that this one box design was able to do made me pursue the Encore mDSD.   i only...

Still loving them. Focus is on music; no longer gear. Replacement head straps through www.pryma.com site only?

I should delete my prior postings... The audio experience is about evolution and progression. At 20+ hours... They're opening up beautifully. Tonality as described previously is simply correct and very musical.

After 10 hours... They're breaking in nicely. Congestion has given way to warmth and a gentle high frequency section that avoids fatigue. Superb packaging; build quality; and very nice warm/tubeness to the sonics. Falling under the World of McIntosh (WOM) moniker... Expect nice sonics at an expense.

I wonder if anyone has silver cables of similar input sizes and swapped the stock cables out..  I should contact Drew for possibility.

Ok.  I am not a headphone guy- but I do love audio and listen heavily.  These are some pretty stunning headphones.  Totally Sonus Faber.  Well-built and extremely well made.  No attention to detail was spared.    Unfortunately, they're very dark and lack dynamics.  My last several headphones...

PM me if you need a pair now.   Best always....

What a killer set up! It's always nice to hear the effort and passion people have for their systems. Please keep us posted with playback details.... Can't wait.

Thank you for asking  They have not arrived yet but anticipate their arrival very shortly.

Mine are on their way.... They look beautiful. They only need to sound half as good. My reference over the ears never leave the home.... So traveling with something uniquely different from a reputable speaker company is both novelty but respectable. I've owned several Sonus Faber monitors and...

Serial # 850... Checking in. They're beautiful. I fell asleep with them on for 2-hours.:):). That's a complement. Prepared to be immersed in sound. MacBook Pro ---> audirivana ---> resonessence herus+ --->. Thx-00. Amazing.

The NAD 3020D is an amazing integrated amp as well for $349.00 new from certain retailers.   It offers a built in DAC and BT capability.  50 to 100 wpc.  I laughed because I usually don't like Class D amps- but it drove a pair of my 4 ohm speakers perfectly.  That's a tough drive...   I've...

Great decision. You own the original and the "classic." Listen proudly....:D

If you intrinsically like how the speaker sounds and performs. Keep them. This is coming from the guy who, like you, also appreciates the aesthetics as much as the performance. I no longer own the LS50's but have no problem recommending them. In this hobby... It can drive you crazy the options...

I own a pair of LS50's. Their performance to price ratio is what makes them special to me. Owning a number of more pricier designs gave me only marginally better performance in comparison. Rewarded by quality amplification and source material.... They're a steal.

Day 2 with the LS50's. Paired with my Hegel H160. Superb results and highly recommended. Solid integrated amplifier with DAC and HPA section. A nice one box option that has faired well thus far....

Expensive new.. Try secondhand audio markets

Bowers & Wilkins Panorama. Superb sound and excellent build quality.

Absolutely!

I bought the brown leather and its stunning! Direct from iRiver USA.

It's a great headphone none the less.  No cable debate here; but I had tried expensive after market silver cabling and upgraded copper cabling in the past.  The did make a change to its sonic character from the source to my ears between both cables being switched with identical source playback...

Amazing headphone; at any cost.. Thank you, Adam.

Hi AdamTR,   I bought the final pair of the MHT220 from B&H.  Amazed by the dedicated pages here on Head-Fi.  How have I have let these come to pass?  Can't wait.  Should be a good pairing with my AK Jr.   -John   Thank you again!