I got them new at buydig for $150 with the $10 off coupon code. They are AMAZING after the burn-in and if you just tie a tight rubberband on the wings overnight, it does a great job of holding the headphones. Still cannot believe these are 150.

I am leaning towards the A900x's now, they seem to fit my criteria perfectly (and after seeing reviews on it). I've heard there's an issue where the headphones slide down your ear and cause discomfort with some people. Is this true? I have a small/medium-sized head.

Quote: The Audio Technica A900X also seems really great! How do they compare to the AKG K271 mkii? Those two may be the ones I'm deciding between.

I've been looking through some headphones and saw the AKG K271 Mkii. I've heard they have VERY crisp mids, balanced, and are comfortable. A wide soundstage is definitely a plus but I realize with closed-back headphones and a tight budget, there won't be a whole lot. Can anyone comment on this...

I'm looking to finally get a good sounding pair of closed-back headphones. I'm mainly going to be using them for listening to indie rock, rap, and some electronica on a laptop or iPod Classic. If anyone can suggest something under $160 that would be great! Bass is nice but I prefer them not to...