I the context of my original inquiry: http://www.head-fi.org/t/529144/recommendations-thread-i-e-dont-start-a-new-thread-ask-for-advice-here-please-read-op/18405#post_8646059   Thank you both for the thoughtful replies. KG, you say Q701 is the best fit--However, the more I read about them...

Back-story: I've lurked here as an unregistered guest for years. However, headphones have never really been my primary listening environment. I've recently moved to an apartment where I feel it would be largely inappropriate to truck in my Marantz and my JBL 4311's. So I'm looking to upgrade my...