We're not objectivists. Measurements are only part of the story.

Correct, apologies for intending to lump folks here as objectivists. Guess sarcasm doesn't come through in my choice of words. I've gotten enough of a read that the measurements folks are conducting and using on gear is part of the evaluation criteria for what they like. In the end, it's a tool to either confirm what you're hearing as well. Got the gist of that on an SRH-1840 thread on HF when purrin/Anax started chiming in about it after I got my pair. Needless to say, I actually did more critical listening (not casual or passive) and those Shures are no longer in my possession.

I still love my HD700s though. 

Plannarphile and "feminazi" from headfi, looking for greener pastures... or, well, I used to be on headfi as Dr. Strangelove, but the place got so far up its own ass (which ruled out head-case as well) that I've lurked and been out of the hobby for many years.

I must say the lack of smileys on the new post thing is rather disturbing. I guess I can give this place a chance though.

Twas sarcasm; there are a sufficient amount of emoticons for a forum as obnoxious as this ; )

It was subtle sarcasm; there is a sufficient amount of emoticons for a forum as amusingly obnoxious as this

Fixed .