Thanks for the update. How about anything made by AKG? Just thinking since I already have them. I tested the Sony and wasn't too thrilled with them. Sennheiser sounded good, and I found some S80 at me price range.

Hello. First posting and new member, but long time guest at this site.   I've had my AKG-44 for many years now. My AKG have been good to me so far and have enjoyed listening to music (all types.) Recently hearing a pair of headphones at a friends house makes me feel I've been in the dark...