Maybe the Sony Qualia, or the MDR-SA5000? Happy New Year!

Pricey? $15? Really?

I use the FocusPad A on mine at the moment, with the grill mod and sorbothane mods. I wanted to return them on the sound of the original pleather pads. Trust me, velour or either of the Focuspads will sound MUCH better than the pleathers. You don't know what you've been missing. With the...

What's your profession? Hottie watcher?

Very good, open and extended.  Elevated too but in a very musical way.

I've just been revisiting my HE400.  I was using the modulor Jergpads, which were the best I had yet found until I just happened to try a spare set of Focus A Pads I had lying around.  Wow!  These pads 'almost' entirely eliminate the treble spike issues that previously plagued my experience of...

I have the HE400 and HE560 and, although both have qualities that could be said to be better than the MA900, neither can replace the unique soundstage presentation that the MA900 offers!

Try and look for an HRT Microstreamer. Amazing DAC/amp for the money.

Well, I have a smaller than average head size, it seems, which is a great advantage when it comes to these NADs, as they fit my ears and head perfectly and very comfortably.  The downside to my small head is just how completely ridiculous many full size cans look on me.  The likes of my Hifimans...

...and what's the difference between versions??

How do I tell which version I have??

Luckily, I've never had any issues with comfort with the NADs.  They are one of the most snug and comfortable headphones in my collection.  I just don't understand where people's comfort issues are coming from!

I haven't heard the 880 but I have the 990 and know they are exciting, engaging and have a great bass response, as you requested.

I reckon if you can afford an upgrade, you'll enjoy that more than any side-grade!

Have you tried the DT990?