I agree - especially because Drop puts them on sale now and then. (I think I got my HD6XXs for $179, which is outrageous). That Focal Clear deal on Headphones.com ($890) is tempting as well, but I avoided because it's "Final Sale." With tax, it's not far off from the Arya V2 on Hifiman's website ($1099 open box, which doesn't charge tax).