Thanks! I'll read up on them. Was hoping to get an Audio Tech recommend on the list, as they keep showing up on comparison threads (for good reason, apparently). Glad you mentioned the comfort aspect - will need to be, as they'll be used an average of 8 hours daily.

Thanks... that's the impression I've been getting from everything I've read so far, so they're off my list.

Thanks! I'll look into them. Your thoughts on the HD600 as an option?

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