Not much choices again, might just get the grados anyways for at home use.  Quote:  

Would grado Sr80 with a pair of bowl pads be able to provide me with decent insolation? 

I just tried them earlier at a local store, cups are too small, not as comfy, and doesn't sound very good on my phone. It does sound great though on my laptop when I tried that out at the store. Everything on the HM5 looks amazing except for the size,i tried the AKG and it BARELY fits under my...

Hey, what about the AKG 172HD with a Fiio E7? I need something that isn't as "thick" on the ear cups so I can fit it under my hood when it rains and such, so would the HM5 be possible? They look extremely thick where as the AKGs look a little flatter, or maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me...

  First and foremost, great website with tonnes of information and helpful members posting their reviews and recommendations. My bose QC3s broke and I've decided to move onto something else. I am traumatized by Bose's wire, as they break almost on a set schedule. So would it make more sense to...

The HM5 seems a little on the big side from pictures, and it will be hard to maneuver my phone when its plugged in that the adapter size of that. Price is very attractive though at around $150 for them. 

First and foremost, great website with tonnes of information and helpful members posting their reviews and recommendations. My bose QC3s broke and I've decided to move onto something else. I am traumatized by Bose's wire, as they break almost on a set schedule. So would it make more sense to get...