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There's another factor which hurts them but also makes them great. You only ever need to buy 1 pair. The build quality is phenomenal, I've had mine for 10 years and they look brand new.
If I had to buy another pair I would (well, not anymore I guess). But beyerdynamic headphones are in the 'buy it for life' category
Also, spare parts are still available for decades old models and they are built with easy repairability in mind.
I really hope this sale won't change the company too much, but I fear it will.
I've had my pair of DT-100 since 1993. Still going strong, although very much the headphones of Theseus by now.
Swap some new pads, maybe a new cable, maybe a driver.
Still good.
Physics doesn't change. Audio is still air moving.
And quite frankly, we perfected that 40 years ago (well, give or take).
I modded my 880s to have removable cables , replaced the pads and the headband as they were getting a bit worn after a decade of daily driving them. I use 1990s as my daily driver these days but I like having options.
Seriously solid headphones, I'm not immediately writing them off because a Chinese company though, I've used FiiO stuff for 15 years and it's been solid, so fingers crossed.