>>2345824Hmm. Could be either, frankly, the cosmetic differences between the CD9000STs and the V6s are really minor, and then take into the account that the image isn't detailed beyond the minimum necessary to look like MDRs.
I'm inclined to stick with V6s because they're more "classic," and available/older. Chihaya is a total nerd, though, so it's possible that she'd spend for the more expensive models.
I think in one of the anniemay episodes she's using a pair that look suspiciously similar to Stax electrostats. Helly jelly. Even used those things are closer to a thousand USD than not, although word is that Stax run leaner than the Koss electrostats (reportedly more nuetral/slightly warm). The Koss unit is also (slightly) cheaper; you (or I) could get a used pair for around 500, or a new set for 800-1000 depending on retailer and their mood.
Sorry for grogging out/thanks for listening.