The major "problem" with stats is that you can't just plug them into an iPod. Simple and stupid argument maybe, but they will never become popular for that reason alone. Also when you compare the quality of posts on head-fi before and after the iPod boom, the difference is huge. I have nothing against folks who just want good headphones to go with their mp3 player, but these guys are not "audiophiles" in the true sense of the word and their standards are usually lower than most people who post here.