Maybe so, but theT5p is three times the cost of the MSR7. For less than $5 (post #2071), the "nastiness" can be tamed.   As for the $130 cable replacement, not doubting there's an improvement, but not sure it's worth half the cost of the phones themselves.

TI's OPA1622 is available on a populated evaluation PCB, including the surface mount components and a 3.5mm output jack for $25. The board's 2" x 2.125" and will fit in an Altoids tin.

Thinking about the MX40 as a pair for work since I'd rather leave the MSR7's at home. Can anyone comment on how the MX40 compares to the MSR7?   Trying an experiment with the MSR7. Since my ears were touching the drivers and felt the mids and treble were a bit too elevated, thought that a...