I always had sony buds between about 2006 and 2019. Various models but they were the only brand I trusted util I looked a bit deeper into the hobby.

I bought a set of SR850 too. Was pleasantly surprised by them for sure. Funnily enough my wife, who isn't into audio gear at all, loves them. She prefers them over my Beyerdynamics, AKG K702 and Grado SR60! They've become her headphones for in the house so I'm pleased they're getting good use.

It's funny with dankpods. He isnt and expert but his enthusiasm just grabbed me! His taste in sound profile seems similar to mine too so I've always enjoyed seeing ehat he recommends.