I've checked Consumer Reports and with your budget and requirement, two stood out. Like KG Jag mentioned, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x:    WALL OF TEXT COMING UP!   ------------------------------------ "This year Audio-Technica's classic ATH-M50 model--a popular choice for both home and...

UPDATE:   I pried them using the hair-dryer.   The sound from the left is good while the right side completely stopped and the blue and white wire soldered to a plastic plate doesn't hold/stick on the speaker anymore.   What can be done exactly?   Can you guys show me video links for...

Hi guys, you gotta help me please.   I bought SR60 way back in May 2007 and they served me well until late 2013, no mods.   Over the years, the cables twisted themselves and the sound from right side stopped coming in until I "jiggle" it. Over winter 2014, the first-world problem got...