I was like a lot of audiophiles starting out. I had a below $100 pair of headphones and thought it couldn't get much better than that. I looked at headphones like the HD650 and thought their pricetag, which is a hefty sum to most, couldn't be justified.
High-quality warm sound signature; Good imaging; Comfortable; Replaceable parts
Not the best build; Clamp is too tight at first; Not for trebleheads or bassheads