Thanks guys. Each of your responses really helped!

I've been really wanting to know this for a while now so I may properly review some headphones on my time being on HeadFi...   I just want to indicate that I am new to all this audiophile stuff and this is definitely a stupid question, but...   what are lows/mids/highs of audio? How do I...

For a guy with barely any money, it sure the heck is.    Quote:   I've tried the XB700s before and the clarity was pretty good. If the 500s are comparable, I will think more about buying them. Of course, I won't expect them to be as good as my 780s.     Quote:

I am kind of having a hard time deciding of whether I should get a pair of XB500s. I recently bought a pair of HFI 780s and I love them for trance music, but I also want to have something more portable and fun to use. At that point, I looked back to the XB series. I thought about getting the...

Personally, I recommend the Ultrasone HFI 780s or the HFI Series. Great closed back headphones. They might be a bit over your budget though.   http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-HFI-780-Surround-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00101XVH2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1304040626&sr=8-1  ...

lol I have the Hesh.    Those cans aren't that bad.

Quote:   I could definitely use some Dim Sum right now.    

Ultrasone HFI 780  

Around 80 - 85%.   I don't feel safe...

Quote: Maybe...    You'll be surprised with some of the fakes, especially with the price to quality ratio that Monster doesn't understand.  

I'm pretty sure somewhere out there, I can get a nice chrome replica for 150 tops.

Thanks everyone for the responses!   Well I just got them in. I really do appreciate the build quality of these things. I find the ear cups to be pretty soft and they are comfortable. Only problem I see is the small top padding that rests on the top of your head. I find it a bit stiff for my...

Quote:   I'll admit as well, I don't think the Studios are horrific as people say. They aren't that bad.   Also for the Pros, I do love the durability / construction and it has great sound.   But why do I still hate them? The price.

Quote: Comfort seemed to be the biggest negative on these headphones. I don't think it could get any worse than these $15 Skullcandies I had used before though.

Thanks!