Thanks zunehdrocks!!   I notice those are Chinese...really hesitant about those. Seems like a lot of plastic used as well. Proprietary locking cable while technically detachable still has me wary. These probably sound great but I do not think these are for me.

I am in Canada and there are no stores near me that have "good" headphones to test drive.

Tired of the shoddy quality that "gaming" gear provides. Am looking for alternatives under 270$ please. Am overwhelmed with all of the choices out there. I have read many threads here but I thought I would create my own with my own personal wishes.   Will attach a Modmic if I need a mic or...