I plan to go test drive the HD 25-1 II at Best Buy.  Thanks again for your patience and help!   What do you mean by "good for portable use"?

I had someone suggest AKG.  I took a look and pulled out the K 172 HD and K 142 HD.  Any thoughts on them vs the 25-1 II?

Thanks!  I am looking at the site right now.  What do you think of the HD 25-SP II?  It looks similar and comes with a 10' cable.  But I see some differences in frequency range and impedance.  If I am just using them for Netflix and a big of gaming on my laptop will these differences be...

We all know why I am replying to this thread!  :)   I am looking for supra-aural, closed, clean/natural headphones.  Sub $200 would be great.  10 foot cable (is that something that I can fix after buying if they are detachable?).   I have been using a Sony MDR-V100 for a long time.  I...