I know, unfortunately the Grado 225i is outside of my price range, even used. So is the Q701. 

I don't mind the weird looks, I'm the type to sport tailed jackets and bright colored scarves... I relish in the odd expressions and inquiries, haha. I think that you're right, I probably would just be wasting my money on something that doesn't match my preferences at stock... Thanks for all...

Awesome, so the closed back versions have a good sound stage as well? That's all I really needed to hear. I know that I can get the A700x for less than $100 too... maybe I'll do that.   I'm not 'against' open back, but there needs to be some huge, amazing balancing factors if I'm going to tell...

I was thinking that too, they are pretty close to my sound signature, I am a little weary of the "open back" design. I like the sound stage but am worried about bothering others, haha. All of the headphones on my little list have some small thing that I'm trying to grapple. It make's choosing...

  I've actually tried them, they were pretty great, but the UE sound signature didn't really sit well with me. It was a little 'messy' when it came to busy tracks, though I might give them another chance. Thanks for reminding me, I had totally over looked Logitech.

Ok guys, I've been researching headphones for my tastes for the past 2 weeks. I've read the headphone buyer's guide, and looked at lots of reviews. I have sort of an idea of what I'm looking for, but new headphones keep coming into view that seem like they would be good for what I'm into. I feel...

May I ask where you happened across that IEM cable? Also, if that is heat shrink, you have all of my respect, sir!