[pelikan1931]

I will try to write a review on CD3000 and AT W1000. Both are similarly priced. I have owned Senn HD560 and MX500. I can well imagine the sound of HD600 now without owning it. HD600 has been called at some quarter the master of compromise. I believe it is an apt description. I also own Grado SR60, and I can also image what sort of sound its higher brothers will produce. In the end, I think if you prefer warm sound, you will either pick up Sony CD3000 or AT W1000. If you prefer analytical sound and dry sound, you would want to try out AKG K501 and its brothers.