[BournePerfect]

Yeah I'm not writing it off by any means-I'm just not really a portable guy. I'm still debating on getting a V200 which looks to have a similar sound signature. I'd love to have one-it's just much easier for me to justify spending $1000 on a desktop than $400 on a portable...strange I know lol. Plus I don't even have a portable 'phone, nor do I want one. I only listen at home-100%. I'm still debating though, and will probably get one since I always wanted to try an RS amp.
 
-Daniel

 

[Freeze]

Everyone has their own preferences. I just think you should give it a try. You can always sell it for almost a complete refund. I think RSA offers a 30 day money back guarantee as well.

 

[BournePerfect]

I just might! I wasn't aware of their  return policy-thanks for pointing it out. Hater.

 
-Daniel

 

[Digital-Pride]

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LOL im not hatin just sayin some people are delusional.

You forgot to add in your OPINION.  I am very much a believer in burn-in.  Not to add another chapter to this drawn out debate, but I think it's a bit rude to call those who believe in it delusional.  If you're not a believer that's fine, but do not state your opinion as fact.

 

[Freeze]

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I just might! I wasn't aware of their  return policy-thanks for pointing it out. Hater.

 
-Daniel

Yeah the quality of his amps are so good he backs them with a killer return policy cause he knows once you hear it you won't want to give it back

 

[Leander7777]

Just wanted to say that I tried 2 pro2900s.
One had about 10 hours of burn-in and the other had about 100 hours; the difference was night and day with the latter easily sounding better.
I even did a blind test...
Burn-in is definitely not some delusional consolation technique for not completely satisfied customers. If someone can't tell the difference, then their hard-earned money's probably better spent elsewhere.
 
 

 

[mibutenma]

I've had two Ultrasones
HFI 2200 and Pro 2500.
 
Both change a lot for the better.
 
I've heard the Pro 2500 change during a song.
 
Maybe some other headphones don't change or really much.
But with my experience I don't know how you couldn't tell it changed with Ultrasone.
 
Ultrasone changes so much they should probably be pre burned in before shipping.
 
 

 

[calpis]

I'd like to chime in about burn-in but I bought both my 2200 and 2900 used, 2200 with an unknown amount of usage and the 2900 with 300-350hrs burn-in. I had some issues with the 2200's being sibilant until I did the Kees mod on it and upped my tiny cmoy from low gain to high gain. 
 
Unrelated, I'm really loving the 2900. Everything about them outclasses my 2200. I need to go back and check out the youtube links that you guys posted earlier.

 

[Voohoo]

Also, I have noticed that more people experience a pronounced burn-in with Ultrasone headphones than with any other brand. It may just be a coincidence but I doubt it. I, too, have seen significant changes in my Ultrasones, much more than my D2000s and HD 555s.
 
It must be the "stiff titanium-plated drivers."

 

[Ultrazino]

Well my PROs are easily at 300 hours. First hour was shocking, so I put them away, prepared myself for what's coming and put them on again. It took me at least a week before I could describe the sound signature and it was not after a month of heavy use that I could adapt to it.

Again, the only improvement I notice is when I get my balls licked.

The HFI-780 haven't changed at all in the 1000 hours I used them. To me. And I believe myself more than anybody else. I can easily tell a difference by changing sources, so yes, my ears are working perfectly fine.

I have to admit that with my friend's 580 the highs sounded unprecise out of the box. Two weeks later, I enjoyed them a lot - but I was expecting a far inferior sound to the 780s, which probably were wrong expectations.

However, I believe air pressure can change the perceived sound a lot more than any burn-in or blue silver dragon warrior cable can.
Also, if I'm excited, I could ask for even more bass. When I'm tired, it's way too much. I never had bass presence change during the same listening session.

 

[Slickman]

 Has anyone ever compared Darth Beyers to the Pro 900s? I might have to do it just to settle it and find out what the true bass king is. I searched and couldn't find anyone comparing them. The only thing is that they don't sell V3 Darths anymore and the V4s are supposed to have less bass.

 

[MohawkUS]

Yeah, the burn in is very real with these
Back when mine were new I was listening to this song, about half way through the bass disappeared completely
[VIDEO]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gla8DkFS4Js[/VIDEO]
, its back now and better than ever.

 

[Optimus Praim]

Do you want to experience an earthquake effect?
Put your cans on and listen...
 

Spoiler: Warning%3A%20Spoiler!

 

 

[Jibbie]

That is quite the wave of bass

 

[TMRaven]

I've heard more impactful songs, but I guess that's because it's being played through youtube.  Good amount of bass regardless.