thanks, I will try to audition as many as possible dhwilkin! I'm trying to make some kind of shortlist so I can audition the individual headphones longer with all the options that seem to be important (open vs closed, dedicated amp vs supposedly adequete Arcam amp). I should note that I'm a...

Thanks Neruda! That airy soundstage is exactly what I'm looking for! hmm..maybe an open after all?

Thanks! I think the Sony should be available around here. Do you think it would sound good connected to an (integrated ) amp ie would a dedicated amp make a difference in this price-range?

Oops..forgot price indication..around $100/$150 depending on your views.. thanks again -Marcel

Hi all! this is my first time posting to this forum so please bear with me I'm looking for (probably) closed headphones, for connecting to my Arcam A85 amp. Closed (I think) for lesser sound incoming and outgoing. Preferably dynamic, detailed, 'honest' sounding, kind of like Dynaudio speakers...