Considering people outside of very major worldwide cities can’t just demo an expensive amp… how do you take the plunge? For example, I have some (basic, I know) HD6XX’s . To be honest, they don’t sound all that amazing powered by an iPhone, PC or Schitt Amp. Is it just sunken cost that gets people to buy more and more expensive amps and headphones until it either sounds better or you’re so deep that you can’t back out?
The HD6XX just isn’t that good, in my opinion. I had it for a while and tried to make it work with several DAC/AMP combos and it’s just dark and subdued to me. You should get rid of them and try something else.
As for your question, most people get into hifi because they want to hear music in an ideal way and that desire is worth spending the time and money on.
They are good because they are dark and subdued.
If you like that, sure, but I prefer my darkness served with more finesse.