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I found this place after a disappointing visit to a certain large hi-fi shop near Bay and Bloor (those guys showed me only 2 headphones). I was interested in Audio Technica and I found that HeadphoneShop was one of the very few places in TO that carried that brand.
The shop is a little hidden, tucked in the front corner of a Canada Post shop on Yonge St. (near Burger Priest).
I'm not an audiophile, but I am a picky consumer. I described my preferences in my clumsy way and the guy never made me feel like a goof. He brought out the Audio Technica pair that I was looking for (based on web reviews), but he suggested I'd like these Beyerdynamics better. No pressure as I sat there testing out 3 headphones. I chose 4 different kinds of music and switched back and forth... and back and forth... and back and forth. Something I can't do online. In the end, I chose the Beyerdynamics (he was right!). Even then, he had me check out one more pair to be sure. I walked away feeling like I had made the best choice. I'm super happy with my purchase.
This place carries only higher end products, but the prices are totally competitive. Please don't be one of those jerks who goes to a b&m store, have someone spend time (which is money) helping you, only for you to buy online later to save a couple of bucks. But, like I said, prices here are good.
Bring your usual player for testing. Headphones perform differently depending on what they're connected to.
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