@calvinj you asked a question and I think I provided a valid answer. Don’t shoot the messenger.
There are many nice headphones out there that are arguably not a very good value especially when it’s been demonstrated applying a proper no cost convolution filter like those available for use in Roon can take many less pricey headphones to levels that can compete with some of the best.
There are always smart buys and those that are less so.
It’s typically a matter of opinion what offers value or not and everybody has one. If one is strong in their convictions contradictory opinions of others won’t matter to them and vice versa.
it’s when we start talking about good investments financially that things become a good bit less subjective.