so if you have a bright (more treble than mids or bass) amp or dac, you the amp / dac is low quality, the treble could sound a bit harsh, however with a warm amp, lower quality music (as long as its mastered to not have white / colored noise) will sound great.comparing these to my last cans, the V-Moda

The fit is a little bit loose so it is not advisable to use in the bed or at the gym

Lastly, they do get a bit uncomfortable with extended use.

Grado headphones have quite a bit more bass punch, but lack accuracy and tend to sweeten the sound a bit

As for the comfort, people keep saying those nubs on the top could break the experience a bit

Sparkling treble, sometimes a bit bright for my tastes

Honestly, it was a little bit of a weird experience to get used to right at first, but I like it

Anyway, now I am preparing for Step-2 exam and bought AKG K272 HD which is closed back just to calm her a little bit

the bass is actually deep, just lacks a bit of quantity

I've been an audiophile for quite a few years now, and I've sank quite a bit of money into great headphones

They can get a little bit uncomfortable with extended use

The tonality is sometimes too bright (a tiny bit less harsh than DT880) -So, if you are looking for a fun headphone - this is NOT for you.in summary (why 4/5 stars):Excellent, detailed, comfy, but not an all-rounder

I can have full conversations while wearing these headphones, as ridiculous as I may look.

, i've never really heard about this "burning in" myth but 3-4 weeks in i definitely hear a difference as far as tracks that were a bit hot/distorted when i listened 3 weeks ago at a loud but capable level are now cleaner and can take the same volume levels, might be placebo who knows, the china move to have these made over there from Austria must be why the price is so low as they do initially lightweight and "plastic" but keep in mind these are meant to be used in studios not thrown in backpacks and worn on public transportation, the brainwaves pads added some weight that makes them feel more "expensive" in a way, however the key component, the driver seems to not have been compromised for cheaper parts like the housing/build as i a/b tested these with an Austrian built pair my buddy