You don't sound like their intended clientele either. Check the Audeze or Hifiman forums for something more up your alley.

I want to upgrade my amp from the Sony TA-ZH1ES Looking at: Simaudio 430HA Woo Audio WA22 w/ upgraded tubes Woo Audio WA-5LE w/ premium upgrade Headamp GS-X Thoughts?

I actually do not even notice the headband. I feel some pressure around my ears, but it's not annoying and the more I wear them the better it is as the pads break in.

Picked them up from UPS this morning (weather delay) Coming from the Audeze LCD-MX4, these are less clinical but no less detailed. The MX4's had an airyness to them that I did not like, which is why I ultimately returned them. Not to say that the MX4 were bad headphones, they were amazing.. but...

Also just realized that was my first post.. lurking for over 3 years lol Current headfi gear: Sony TA-ZH1ES -> 4.4mm Abyss Diana (had to return the Audeze LCD-MX4's.. just wasn't blown away by them) Sony NW-WM1Z -> Norne Therium 8 wire silver 4.4mm -> Audeze LCD-i4

My Diana's arrive tomorrow.. can't wait!