So already used for 1+ years is maybe a bad idea? Haha.

  I looked into the X1 a bit more and found out that they're supposedly releasing another version with replaceable pads at some point. Do you think the fact that the current revision has glued pads would be a big deal..? I found a couple of used pairs on the forums, but if the pads are a...

Yeah..if I could I would try all 3 of the ones I mentioned in the OP, but I don't have a BB near me and don't know of anywhere else that I could.

Looks like most people are suggesting the DT990! How will they match up with a cMoyBB? 

Haha, yeah. That was probably an unnecessary criteria, but I wanted to make sure I didn't somehow get a pair with less bass.

I probably should have clarified my usage of "all-around" when I was saying that. I really just meant using them for music, video games, TV, VoIP, etc. I wouldn't dare bother people with open headphones in public =P

Thanks! I tried to do as much research as I could, but having only really heard one pair of decent headphones I'm really not qualified to make the best decision here =(. I imagine any of the ones I mentioned would technically satisfy my criteria, but I really want to find the pair that will be...

Of course! I have a cMoyBB and a Xonar DG.

Hey everyone,   I'm looking for an upgrade from my AD700 based on some criteria:   1) ~$300 maximum 2) Open/Semi-open with soundstage >= AD700 3) Bass > AD700 4) Cups big enough to fit around 1/2" gauged ears (I've had a hard time figuring out relative size from comparison pictures, but...