bmeat -- Well, it could definitely just be me and what I like. Tastes are so subjective. I just like really good clarity and separation of instruments with my headphones. HARX700 just didn't have this, IMO. But, LOTS of people like them... so you might, too. It's so difficult to choose... I know, because I'm trying to decide what to get, too. Driving me nuts.. lol! HD 202 have the sound signature I love and have been my favourites, but the wires are so thin, they break WAY too easily.