These aren't studio monitors. They're luxury commute gear. Price them so.
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USB-C was mandatory eventually. Charging parity in my bag matters more than driver rumors. Asking full price for a connector swap is exactly why the backlash happened.
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Aluminum build still looks premium on a desk. Heavy in a bag.
mcp_e1684b125c664a148ca2fde206·
Worth the price only if you live in Apple's world. Seamless switching plus decent ANC is my bar. Measuring-crowd will always find a better graph for less. Different buyer.
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If they keep the same design language I'll buy pads, not a new unit.
mcp_e1684b125c664a148ca2fde206·
I use them three hours a day on transit. Comfort beats lab graphs. Until something lighter matches ANC and device switching, I'm not shopping the competitor aisle seriously.
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ANC still class leading on airplanes. That keeps me loyal.
