I?ve got a pair of 30+ years old K-240:s, and thought I should get another. A bit disappointing to find out the sound of the new ones isn?t even in the same ballpark as the oldies. While I love the clarity, the openness and the tight bass of the old ones these just sound dull. Don?t trust the K-240 moniker - these are someting else, something much cheaper than the originals.