Thanks for the suggestions. I will look into it. The earcups don't have to be massive-they just need to spread out the clamp force evenly (preferably not against the ears). But then again this impossible to know for certain from mere web images. I find that most youtubbers or video reviewers...

Would you say the H7 sounds on par with the K553? I guess the H7 doesn't have compatible clothpads for order?

    Seems like the H7 is a good alternative. Can you connect straight to sound card or does it have its own built in one? Are the earpads deep enough?

I actually wrote it in the post. Soundcard is Creative X-Fi Titanium. Price range is 250-300 max. Can be more if it is worth it.I think they don't even sell those cans here that you named. :(

Well no. But I find that I'm unable to focus when people make sounds in my apartment. Or when there's kids around as guests - unplayable. Even closed headphones with cloth pads are kinda bad at that.

Thanks for the suggestions, I did mention that it needs to be closed back, due to the nature of my apartment. I don't think I'll get the open back ones. If I lived alone, then maybe.

Thanks. Which one though?

Hi guys - this is my first post here. I apologize if it's in the wrong section - please redirect it!   I currently own a pair of Qpad QH90 and DT 770 32 ohm version. I listen to music and game 50/50. I'm not an audiophile but I obviously really enjoy high quality sound. I play...