The audiophile capabilities of the headphones I do not want to lose a lot of words here - everything important has already been said on this point. Sonically at the highest level with very high wearing comfort. I use the headphones exclusively at home to high-quality Onkyo or Yamaha Vertärkern which then always in direct mode (Onkyo) or Pure Direct (Yamaha) are operated. No matter what kind of music, regardless of playback devices (CD, DVD, Blu-Ray), this headset uses the music each time by an impressive .... and have been for almost 20 years !!! I have the headphones bought in early 1990 for then about 330 DM and since never have to waste a thought on an exchange. The long-term quality is beyond doubt. For the exchange of the then black ear pads against today's anthracite-colored !!! - The only investment in the 20 years were about 18, Beyerdynamic has the beginning of 2000 the fixing of the upholstery changed minimally - My dealer took care of this for free. Even for "Made in Germany" this is extraordinary.
I put the headphones today mainly for enjoying DVD or Blu-Ray live concerts a. Again, he makes an excellent figure. Buy the part, you will never regret it guaranteed !!!