With the 3000 series headphones, Stanton has retained all the features which make their 2000 headphone a solid purchase, and improved upon it with a new design and several new features. Most obvious will be the new look and feel, which has been completely updated (and based closely on Sony's V700 model). The 3000 also features a blue led light on each ear piece that blinks in time with the beat (this can be switched off quite easily if desired). More importantly, the 3000 gives you the option to alternate between full sound, low pass filter (takes out treble), and high pass filter (takes out bass), which may make mixing on a loud system a bit easier. The basic specs remain more or less the same as the 2000s: large 50mm drivers, the single cord design which can be detached from the headphones, and the durable 1/4" connection plug that comes standard rather than as an attachment. The importance of the detachable cable can't be stressed enough, as this connection is often the area in which most headphones have problems. These headphones are very comfortable, do an excellent job of blocking outside noise, and come in at a reasonable price point. Comes with a carrying pouch and mini-headphone adaptor.

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