The CAL beats in every category except durability - the build is not as rigid.  If you have the Grado sr60 now, the dj100 uses the same driver (albeit in a closed can).  The CAL uses a Denon (foster oem) driver.

Consider also how they look.  The HD428 looks relatively normal, the JVC will make you look like a teletubbie.

Update - Specifically, I ordered the Somic EFI-82MT.  I did a bit of research into the company, and they rebrand several OEMs of varying quality.  Their ear clips are foster ($8 for a $50 foster).  I'll update this thread with a review, but the delivery might take a while (Chinese new year).  ...

Thanks - I will consider the JVCs.  Just for anyone else looking in a lower price range - the Monoprice 8323s are great headphones, but they don't perform as well and aren't as comfortable as the HD419.  Because they're approximately the same price, I would definitely buy the HD419 instead (for...

Thanks for the replies - really appreciate it.  I just picked up the Monoprice 8323 - kinda meh.  I'm now deciding between the HD 595/555, CAL, Superlux 668b/681, and Takstar Hi2050.  As I already have the Monoprice and HD419, I don't consider isolation to be a necessity.  Also, I have a pair of...

Hey, I appreciate all the replies!  I'm down to either the CALs, the Monoprice 8323, or the Takstar Hi2050.  Can anyone comment on which one of these would be best?  I'm willing to give up the openness of the takstars if they really do emulate the beyers.  Thanks!

Thanks for the quick reply!  Are the CALs a significant upgrade?  Also what do you think of the Superlux/Takstar Beyer homages?  I really like the velour on my HD419s, so that'd definitely something be a plus.

I humbly submit a question:   I currently have the following headphones/headphone-like devices:    - Senny HD 419  -           HD 202  -           PX 100  - Monoprice 8320   I am looking for some closed, over ear headphones that will sound better (holistically) than my HD419s...

I humbly submit a question:   I currently have the following headphones/headphone-like devices:    - Senny HD 419  -           HD 202  -           PX 100  - Monoprice 8320   I am looking for some closed, over ear headphones that will sound better (holistically) than my HD419s...