Pros: rubber tips are bright white again Cons: some loss in the midrange

I've had my Etys for a while now, and while I really like them, it seems to me like their strong point is more mellow stuff with live instrumentation. I listen to a lot of electronic music, so I'm craving something with a little more low-end punch. Are there canalphones in a similar price range...

I have an opportunity to get a paid of HD-600s for $120, but won't be able to buy a dedicated amp for the forseeable future. Would it be reasonable to just power them from the headphone out of my receiver? I have a midrange Harman-Kardon stereo amp that's nicer sounding than most "home...

I'm looking for a good place to demo some headphones - mainly interested in HD590s, 595s and SR-225s. Any ideas?

Too much information; maybe some of you can point me in the right direction. Short version: Rock listening from Soundblaster Audigy Platinum, for a couple of hours at a time. Looking for full-size open headphones (+amp if necessary) for $150-250. Considering HD590s, 595s, 600s, DT880s...