# The Off Topic

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> [@Meze Empyrean over-ear Headphones - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/meze-empyrean-over-ear-headphones-official-thread/35/345):
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> I have a hard time justifying in my brain why any OTL amp would be at, or over, $2000.

Today @ProfFalkin learns about branding and marketing.

This watch retails for $15,000:

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/8/8/880c7e39c7bb0d54ddf4da094d682511906b2fee.jpeg)  
This watch sells at many retailers for $100:

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/c/2/c22bee48ab6b52636eedd33b7555d105fda1cc50.jpeg)

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