[dylan604]

They could just provided schematics, blueprints, parts explosion graphics, etc.

I have been a fan of the Sony MDR-7502 headphones since Moses was in a basket. They provide an explosion of each of the parts and their numbers so that you can order replacements. Granted, these are "old skool" dumb wired headphones, so no software is needed, nor are chips necessary to look up and what not.

[snvzz]

They're decent for closed cans.

If you can go open at all, I'd recommend Sennheiser HD600. It doesn't get more solid than this.

[echelon_musk]

The HD 560S are fantastic and cost much less than the HD 600.

[snvzz]

HD600 from '97 are still fine today, and the design hasn't changed significantly.

HD560S are new, and use the same type of body HD598/99/579 do. They aren't anywhere as durable.

Ultimately they're bought for the sound; HD600 is the tried and true all-rounder neutral reference, and that's why it remains relevant.

HD560S is good relative to its peers at its price, but isn't tuned the same way, nor has it passed the test of time.

[spookie]

Same for the MDR-7506!

Speaking of wireless, their battery problems over time have already bit me, will continue buying "dumb" ones in the future.

[justinclift]

Wouldn't it have been amazing if they'd taken that attitude with the PlayStation series? :)

[spookie]

Yes it would. I also think they are playing with their target audience. The headphones mentioned were meant for professional use, PlayStation ones are meant for consumers.

This doesn't mean they shouldn't have done it. They should. But they get away with it more easily.