Mark,
Losing $25-50 just to audition a set of cans isn't an option for me. I'm sure that whatever cans I get will be quite satisfactory, whether it be the A1000, W1000, W100, A100Ti that someone doesn't want (you listening Lou, Ablaze), or Sony CD3K. Any one of these will be a big improvement on what I currently have, so I'll be happy once I decide. Before the flames and war breaks out, all I'm saying is, like most people, I prefer to do more homework and research, make an informed decision, and then try to live with it and enjoy the music!! (Which may mean stay away from reading certain articles here for a while!!!
) The idea of buying and trying can after can and losing money for shipping each time makes me sick! I already lost $12 with the Equinox! I 'd love to audition a bunch of stuff, but losing money each time is not possible. And I would end up feeling guilty about buying and returning a bunch of cans also. I was perfectly happy with my Senn 600s, but when the opportunity presented itself to upgrade/improve upon these beloved cans for next to nothing by getting rid of the Equinox and selling the Senns, I decided to take it! Carpe diem! Now I just need to figure out what I will get next..... And I would like to say thank you and that I am extremely grateful for all those who take the time to not only write and perform very insightful and in-depth reviews and evaluations of these wonderful headphone products that are available, but also spend the time trying to selflessly help others figure/sort out what they need/want. People get paid to do this kind of work!! And lots of us don't have a ZOTL, Melos, Head, and a Blockhead sitting around to A/B things, so we rely on the expertise of those who have one or more of these to help us!! And it ain't easy to recommend cans and amps to people who's tastes are different, music is probably different, hearing ability is different, tastes in sonic characteristics vary, sources/cables/power cables influence and interact, ad nauseum. THANKS GUYS!!!
Mark: are you just living vicariously thru me and therefore encouraging me to buy more stuff???
Lord Bless