Title pretty much spells it out. Are the Alpha Primes the best all around closed full size for $800 or less? If not, why and what's better? As of now, this is what I'm planning to purchase but I figure it doesn't hurt to gather more information. BTW, portability is not an issue, nor is power...

I would love to hear as many opinions about which of these folks would choose to drive a pair of Alpa Primes and why you would choose one over the others. Thanks!

I would not describe them as fragile at all. I'm not overly careful with mine and I expect them to last a very long time. I don't hear any noise from the phones creaking when I am listening to them.

I'm not personally familiar with the LCD 2, but isn't that an open headphone? Due to the office environment, I want to stick with closed phones. The treble issue on the AKG's is kind of a strange thing in that it only bothers me once in a while. Honestly, if they weren't so flat in the bass...

In comparison to the other phones I have, I feel like it's not as sharp on the high end as the AKG's (which can be fatiguing to me) and it seems cleaner on the low end than the M50x. I like that the M50x has a bit more bass punch, but it's a little loose and muddy. Also, the Shure is just much...

I too primarily use Shure SRH440's. I'm seriously considering going to a MrSpeakers Mad Dog Pro, Alpha Dog, or Alpha Prime. Can anyone compare the sound signatures of any or all of those to the 440? I realize the price differences are substantial.

I also have a large head and I find the Shure SRH440 to be very comfortable using the 840 pads. I believe the 840 is the exact same construction and is still well within your budget. I have the ATH-M50x and find them just large enough but not as comfortable as the Shure's.

I don't own a lot of different headphones but I actually do yen both of these. I honestly think the overall sound is close enough between them that your preference is mostly going to come down to which style of headphone you like more. I find over ear phones to be much more comfortable than in...

Hello, This is my first post on Head-fi, although I've been reading here for quite some time. I am preparing to make some purchases to (hopefully) greatly improve my listening experience while working at my desk. This is a desk in a corporate office, not my home. Right now, I listen using...