99 Classics Second Gen

Are those Meze 99 Classics? I have the 99 Neo (same design with black plastic earcups) and they're nice headphones. A bit bassy but super fun. That damage is a bummer, though on the bright side, the cable is replaceable (mine wore out and needed replacement after about three years of heavy use).

Cool to hear you also found that. I had the meze 99 classics og but sold them because it felt too warm and veiled. Also the bass quantity didn't bother me, it was more the quality. A little too soft and rounded in the mid bass and not enough sub bass rumble and extension. Ill look into the Strada. I

Headphones matter way more than source gear, but you also just like what you like. If the JBL's consumer-focused tune is what you like then you probably either want something with boosted bass and treble (v-shaped) or you can use software-based EQ to raise both. Honestly, headphones.com is down to t

If you don't know what you're looking/listening for, I'd be leery of the used market too. I buy a lot from r/AVexchange but I've been doing this awhile, I know what to ask (and how to price stuff), and getting a bad unit (or even getting scammed) won't ruin my day. Maybe find local shops that have c