Got the CAL's in.  Listened to some music and watched a movie with them. Pros - better soundstage and bass than I was expecting cons - Not perfectly sealed.  A little sound does escape and vice versa.  Not a big deal for my needs.   Overall, $70?, yea definitely.      

Went ahead and ordered the CAL's.  We'll see how they are when they show up. 

I need them w/ enough isolation so someone could sleep in the same room if they were hooked up to a tv.  Mind you, there will be a fan running on high to drown out very low level noises.  I really don't see either one of those giving me problems in that scenario. 

Think I'm down to these 2 choices unless someone throws in secret option number 3.   Looking for something in the $50-$70 range for classic rock, classical, games, movies.  I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. Things that are important to me however: soundstage full rich sound...

Yea I feel like I'm slowly being worked to a higher budget.  I wish there was a place I could go and listen to some of these models.  What's do you think is the best/easiest way of looking around my area for a store that might carry some of these brands?

  Looking to pick up my first set of decent-good cans.  Need some advice. I started this thread b/c I don't feel the main 'recommendation'  thread gets that much attention.   Music genres: I'd say 5% hiphop, 80% classic rock, 15% other.   Portable: No, only at the computer/tv...

Looking to pick up my first set of decent-good cans.  Need some advice.   Music genres: I'd say 5% hiphop, 80% classic rock, 15% other.   Portable: No, only at the computer/tv. Price range: $100'ish Amped: Someday I'm sure it's going to happen but immediately now, no...

Just curious to know. Are there any headphones that can give you the bass you would have w/ 2 12"s or 1 15" in the back of your car? i've never heard expensive headphones before, only like $30 KOSS which have midbass but now lows.

online for the lowest price. MUch appreciated for all the help.

thanks, anyone else? Also, where's the best places to buy these? I'm located in the U.S.

First, let me lay down the ground rules. I'm looking for a good set of headphones that are well-rounded. They will be hooked up to the computer of a Audigy 2 sound card. I plan on playing games and listening to music. A good amount of bass and good soundstaging are high up on the list. May...