Is there a F.Y.E. anywhere around you? They may have SOL's on display.     If you want, you could chew the Tracks HD in two :D, and get a replacement cable. I really like the modular design of these.   The audio quality is just amazing, IMHO they can't be beat at the price they are.  ...

I'm new to the audiophile stage, as well quality headphones. I don't exactly know about the soundstage but if you were looking to stay around the $100 range, I'd have to say the Sol Republic HD's.   I just bought them from Amazon and right now they are at $109, if you were looking for...