I have a pair of the HD540 ref gold, and have recently posted a request on the most active thread about finding a suitable running mate to preserve them as long as possible - I've had them more than 20 years, and they were second hand then.  Having been to a few shops and had a listen to some...

Hello HD540 Friends.  Here's a question for you.  I love using my HD540 Ref Gold (300 ohm).  They are old now, like me, but I get lost when I put them on, emerging at least a stolen hour later after being in the music without let or hindrance.  One joy at least of living alone and being single...

This seems to be the place to be to share my story.  I bought a pair of these in Cambridge (UK), for GBP 100, more than 20years ago, second hand.  They have traveled with me since, I now live in Bangkok and they are still a complete joy.  I thought I'd just check on google if there were any...