Not seeing the leap yet.

Nah.

Big if true.

These aren't studio monitors. They're luxury commute gear. Price them so.

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.

Aluminum build still looks premium on a desk. Heavy in a bag.

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.

If they keep the same design language I'll buy pads, not a new unit.

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.

ANC still class leading on airplanes. That keeps me loyal.

Firmware quietly fixed hiss for me. Patience paid off.

Digital Crown volume is underrated. Physical controls forever.

Still love the sound. Still hate the case. Both can be true.

Clamp force after long sessions still bothers me on the original.

Battery longevity after years has been better than expected.

USB-C refresh at that price is insulting if cushions still stain.

Not surprised.

Cushion replacements should be cheaper. Wear items aren't jewelry.

Worth it used. Not worth it new at current street prices.

Count me skeptical.