Attn AKG K240 users. Need feedback.

[Mushroom Buttons]

My AKG K240s that I got from Amazon just about a year ago is having what they call a grounding problem which the shop may or may not be able to repair. If it's the latter, I need some opinions.

Do I:
a) Get another same one off Ebay (are older model of k240 better than the new one? anyone experienced them?)
b) Get something else (what headphones can match k240 without killing the bank?)

[blinx]

in a similar post on dsf, i heard a guy say his k240s from 1980 "sound" better than the newer mkii's. But idk if that means anything to you. I am looking at buying a new set of k240s myself. They seem to be worht the investment again atleast from what i have gathered.

Does replacing the cord fix this? just dont want the "guys" at the shop to dick you around when you might beable to jsut fix it yourself.

[Mushroom Buttons]

I've tried swapping cords with other AKG headphones. Same issue. The problem is probably the inner cables. Thanks for the reply.

U should get the K240 if that's what u're eyeing. It's a good pair of headphones. My issue is probably just a case of bad luck.