First, I would be highly skeptical of any number of hour claims. Frankly, take them with a grain of salt. Next, there are quite a few headphones that initially sound impressive but with headphones, much more so than most other gear, listening fatigue sets in fast. For instance, those crystal highs turn out to be a nasty rising high end that makes the cans unlistenable over the long run. And that impressive bass, drones and drones. I also think that few people have adequate amplification for their headphones which quickly leads to disappointment. Finally, I would guess that many people buy headphones on line, based on reviews, and without any audition. By the time the return period is over, the honeymoon is also over.
Why so many headphones for sale with less than 10 hours of listening time?
I've been in the market for a new pair of headphones recently, but have noticed that an unusually high percentage for sale are classified as "mint with less than 10 hours of listening time". What gives? How could anyone possibly make an accurate assessment on something with less than 10 hours involved? Audeze is one of the brands I'm considering, but it seems like this is the one that has the most for sale with little time involved. Could it be a comfort thing? Any insight would be appreciated.