Originally Posted By: 97tbird
martinQ - are those the original and (then-) venerable HD25?
No, they are the full-sized, open-air, HD-540 II almost identical to the HD-530/560, same drivers anyway. I was hoping for a 'lifetime' of use from them but the stitching and foam in the pads had deteriorated and could not find replacements.
I hated to stop using them after having so much good use. Maybe 15yrs? Should dig up the receipt and see.
I should add that there are psychological reasons why people think they hear 'improvements' when they change (or think they change) something.