This Closed v/s Open is my opinion.
i prefer Open.
because Audio experience is also about HOW sound reaches your ear.
Now for example... someone mentioned Sony R10 are king of Dynamic? ...but i think they are not superior to K1000 when it comes to Dynamic.
I can talk more about R10 v/s K1000 debate but the Comparison is already done
HERE
In general, if u buy an Open & a Closed headphone of same price category ..then Closed cannot feel as good as open.
Take for example HD280 v/s HD555 ... both sound damn good.. HD280 are awesome for monitoring at a home studio ... BUT which one would u prefer for listening to music ? definitely HD280 is the conditions are ideal..such as silent room & enough burn in.
the Closed in sub $100 category suffer from Bass emphasis , Resonance issues & Lack of real Soundstage... not to mention your Ears will Sweat before u can even understand them.
u compare A700 to AD700 for example ... A700 is a closed Audio technica whereas AD700 is open... u just try listening to both.
Open will certainly sound more natural even if Sound Quality is slightly inferior.
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Lots of people around here seem to enjoy the Sony MDR-R10, Audio-technica ATH-L3000, and other closed-back headphones as well...
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Even i can enjoy Closed headphones but the priority are Open. .. guess what? ..next friday i am going to Try Sony R10.
maybe they 'll give me a perspective. ..but for now in same price category .. Open can beat Closed in overall experience