'Lacks the luxurious feel expected at this price' 😉
Now there's an understatement if ever I saw one.
(I've got some old wartime headphones in my loft that could compete with these on looks).
Have an older Grado SR325e's that do a decent job w/ bass. Recently replaced ear pads w/ larger/thicker over-the-ear pads. Really enjoy, but just won't fit as nicely as Senn HD650's or my Philips Fidelio X2HR's (still really enjoy these thru my old Benchmark DAC1. IF... I wanted to spend $2k I doubt I''d go with the GS3000x.
I owned these GS3000x and it was my worst audio purchase ever. It's crap for the price and considering the competition at equivalent price. I preferred my sr80s, a shame. Don't buy them.