Welcome to the headphone world everyone does it! Trust me I’ve bought and returned way too many sets. Phillips x2hr we’re my first “audiophile” headphones and the 599 followed quickly after. I have bought way too many sets after that but for whatever reason I just love my 599s more than anything. Great soundstage, stupid comfy, reliable, solid sound but just a little ugly. I’ve gone deeper down the rabbit hole than a lot of others and I believe this should be one of the first audiophile headphones anyone should get. If these ever break I will instantly buy another set.