You’re getting downvoted a lot, but I mostly agree with you: the value proposition of stereo is much better, in my experience. Part of that is, there are better deals on great vintage gear that still sounds amazing, whereas most headphone gear is newer and sold close to retail.
I do think most headphones over $2K aren’t worth it just off the warranty reasons alone. Imagine dropping $4.5K for the LCD-5 to get a 3 year warranty, or $6K on the Susvara to get the same, SMH. That’s crazy to me.
At least ZMF offers a lifetime warranty on the drivers, and Abyss offers an extended 10 year warranty on their products. Those are the only ones I would consider “worth it”, but even then Abyss is still too high for me to consider.
I’m really not trying to insult anyone who owns these expensive headphones. If you like them and can afford them go for it. Just saying there are better options out there and I think they should at least explore a bit before making such an expensive purchase.
I miss when flagships were like 2k max. Some of these manufacturers are totally out of pocket asking for 3k plus. Just my .02.
Also, ZMF makes more sense to me since like you said, the warranty is good and they’re a boutique manufacturer who pretty much builds their headphones to order. That I can get behind.
You’re getting downvoted a lot, but I mostly agree with you: the value proposition of stereo is much better, in my experience. Part of that is, there are better deals on great vintage gear that still sounds amazing, whereas most headphone gear is newer and sold close to retail.
I do think most headphones over $2K aren’t worth it just off the warranty reasons alone. Imagine dropping $4.5K for the LCD-5 to get a 3 year warranty, or $6K on the Susvara to get the same, SMH. That’s crazy to me.
At least ZMF offers a lifetime warranty on the drivers, and Abyss offers an extended 10 year warranty on their products. Those are the only ones I would consider “worth it”, but even then Abyss is still too high for me to consider.
I’m really not trying to insult anyone who owns these expensive headphones. If you like them and can afford them go for it. Just saying there are better options out there and I think they should at least explore a bit before making such an expensive purchase.
I miss when flagships were like 2k max. Some of these manufacturers are totally out of pocket asking for 3k plus. Just my .02.
Also, ZMF makes more sense to me since like you said, the warranty is good and they’re a boutique manufacturer who pretty much builds their headphones to order. That I can get behind.