In this price range and size, I found the to be the most comfortable. I haven't tried the M50 on, but I can tell you against the hd380s I tried in store for an extended period, I still liked the DNA, as it fit my ear better without getting overly hot.  I can also attest to it...

Quote: I think after burning them more over night(40+ hours so far) it has gotten to what I remember it being, I think. 

So, I returned my DNA to BB for another pair. So far these seem to have slightly better build quality, but after 30 hours of burn in so far the SQ is a slightly a bit darker/warmer(specially in the mids), which I am not fully fond of vs the other DNA I had. I plan to do another 30-60 more hours...

Well it is only from the left that that this has occurred from, the right side plug seems fine. 

I am still within the return period, so no need to use the warranty, yet. 

I like the bass of the M80 better personally, but I am keeping the DNA over the M80 as I aforementioned because of the better comfort.    So on another note the DNA sound went out from the left speaker for me today. I unplug the cable from the headphones and plug it in and it is working...

I would say a little of both actually, thought a bit more mind blowing on the it's a Monster product side. Hell I compared it to the M-80 and thought this could really hold it's own against it SQ wise.

Seriously the DNA really are mind blowing for something with the Monster name, and are priced fairly at $200. They even sound better than the $350 Beats my friend has. Plus the DNA is built better than the Solo HD and Executives my friends own. 

So, to update people, I returned the M-80 and Aviators, and plan to keep the DNA, as it's comfort level tip the scale. The sound on the M-80, as I said before, had a more natural bass, which I preferred, but the DNA had more power(lively-ness) at the same volume level. The Aviators, even after...

I am told the LP2 bass level is in between the LP and M80, while mids are suppose to about the same. Not full sure about highs or lows though. I would say go to RadioShack if there is one near you and try both on(the one near my had the M80 on the floor to try, and both LP and LP2 to buy, but I...

Minus the subjective looks I am told the Diamond Tears are suppose to sound really good(even vs the DNA). 

Really I find the padding to be a bit thin, and narrow, which takes away from the comfort. Anyway to change that, or I am forced to return them in favor of the DNAs I am comparing them too. 

Thank you for that, but I was more interested on impressions of the Vektr vs some of the top rated models mentioned here. Thanks.

Quote: The Inspiration, and DNA, the latter which I am testing out at the moment is what I have seen on display everywhere. The Monster Diesel Vektr on the other hand, I have yet to see on display, though is on sale. 

I broke them in for about a week now and no real dice. :-/