If you’re going to bash a wonderful set of cans like this, at least tell us what music you listened to and, more importantly, what amp and sources you used. My experience with these headphones using a Burson Soloist backed by a mid-five figure main system and listening to primarily jazz is quite different than yours. I think they are exactly what they are intended to be - a more user-friendly version of the hd800.
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