Well, thanks to everyone for all the feedback. I did another listening session, trying hard to see if maybe I had some familiarity bias, but when I hit one of my favourite songs and noticed that with the Samsons there were entire instruments that disappeared (which I could hear clear as day with...

I already tried every jack (front and back) and every potentially relevant option in the driver's panel (which hasn't been updated since last year).   I might try a sound card but (1) it would prevent me from using the front panel, which I prefer (2) I live in Sweden, so the price for the...

My apologies if my first post is a semi-rant - I've lurked this site a fair bit before, but obviously I didn't have anything unique to say pre-purchase.   Background: I've been using and enjoying a Koss SB-45 headset for the last couple years, but it almost broke (sounds goes out whenever...