Hello,
First I hope that I am posting in the right area.
I have been hanging around for awhile now, but finally registered, mainly because I cannot find an answer to a question that I have. (yes I used search.)
I have very strange listening habits mostly symphonic metal, orchestra, rock, alternative, metal and others, but those are my main categories.
I currently have a Fiio E17 Alpen that I use on both my computer and my galaxy nexus. I currently have a pair of Grado SR80i, which up until this point have been my most expensive headphones other than for gaming. I am currently looking for headphones that can fully utilize the Alpen. I like the grado's but they are uncomfortable. There is also something that I cannot place about them, that I quite do not like. The treble and mids seem too high for my tastes, but I do like the clarity they give vocals, especially when it comes to my symphonic music.
Personally, I do not care if they are full size, I actually prefer them, never been able to use earbuds. I do like the openness of the open back headphones but leakage is a problem. Is there a pair of closed back headphones that will give me a great soundstage, but give the clarity with vocals and instruments similar to open back headphones?
I apologize if this is not the right area, and if I am not using proper terminology, but this is my first time posting here. I am looking in the price range of $300-$600.
Thanks for your time.
Videlous