How do these compare to say, Philips SHP9500? The latter is 20 bucks cheaper. Which is the better buy? I know one is open-back and the other is closed, but which is better sounding overall? The SHP9500 are uber-popular while the KRK seem obscure.

I was just wondering how they compare, which you guys think is the better buy...because I'm getting one or the other. I realize one is closed-back and the other is open-back.