I really like my 840s.  They sound great and seal out external sound quite well.  I can't find anything wrong with the 840s, it's just that I got a tax return and am curious about what kind of great sound I can find in the $300 range.  
 
The closed aspect is important to me, as these will mostly see use on my gaming PC, which is a bit on the loud side (too many fans).  For example, I have Denon AHD2000s, which are sold as a closed design, but they don't seal that well.  They sound great, but just aren't ideal for use on my computer.
 
I'm not interested in any sort of active noise cancelling headphones.  
 
On PC the new headphones will be used with a FiiO E7 DAC and E9 headphone amp.  They will probably see some use in my main music rig as well, which is a CD player, Schiit Bifrost, and Asgard 2.
 
I've looked at the Shure SRH940 at $275, and the NAD HP50 at $300.  Then there's the V-MODA M-100, also for $300.  I'm also curious about AKG, Audio Technica, and Sennheiser, but I'm not all that familiar with their closed models.
 
Accuracy and detail are things I like in headphones.  I like to hear exactly what's on the recording, or all of the fine little details in the sound of a game.  A good soundstage is a wonderful thing, though I don't expect a ton of that in a closed headphone.
 
Any advice?
 
Thanks.

I think you should also consider the MrSpeakers Mad Dogs. See here for details and plenty of reviews around headfi.

I'm not familiar with those, but they do look interesting.  And there they sit, right at $300.  

jr2014 said:

  I'm not familiar with those, but they do look interesting.  And there they sit, right at $300.  

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They are very well reviewed. I have the Alpha Dogs and they are outstanding for the price...

Depends both on what you listen to and how much isolation you need. Fostex mods (ZMF, MrSpeakers) are less isolating than ordinary closed models. I'm curious about the new Focals, but the earcups are small.

T70p if you can live with a hint of brightness

So many options.