So I’ve got an idea that may help with the cost. If you have a Best Buy nearby, and have some time to work there part time, get a job there for a few months. Once you’ve been there a month, you get access to employee pricing which is cost + 5%. (Last I knew anyway.) Headphones have some of the biggest markups, so it should knock that price down quite a bit, plus the extra paycheck can be your source to save up for them.