I took a lot of the suggestions in mind but I ended up just getting the Sony MDR-ZX700.  It seems to be a real candidate for value in the "all rounder" department.  I took all of your suggestions into consideration though.   They were about $85.  I know I have the budget for more but I...

I had the M50s before and I didn't have them for very long but I remember it having a boring sound.  Something about it didn't catch my attention.  I plan to use it for monitoring, so I guess this might be like the M50 (flat), but I like it to sound fun as well.  Realizing that I'll be using...

Well, this would be a 95% at home phone so I guess it's no good.   I'm guessing I want to stay away from on-ears because they must have clamping force to stay sealed, which leaves circumaurals.   Now taking suggestions for $100-300 circumaurals with good soundstage, overall balance, and...

Does anyone have long term experience with the HD 25s (25-1 II)?  I'm curious how uncomfortable they would be for hours of consecutive use   Also, can I buy the 25SP headband and use it with the 25-1 elements?  That split headband just looks so goofy to me.

Bump. :/  There must be someone out there that at least wants to get their post count up. ;)

So I've been browsing the forums for the last 8 hours or so, driving myself crazy mostly because I don't know what I'm looking for.    I'm looking for a primarily at home pair of headphones, but they would also be used at off-home excursions such as flights, hotel stays, and road trips. ...