^ The shure 840 are just so well done, some 500$ headphones are on par with them or only slightly ahead, i can name a few actually in that range that don't really do it for me. I dont find 300$ more than the 840s cost to merit just a little bit of clarity and a slightly wider stage. I much prefer the 840 over the Sennheiser HD650, just going to show price doesnt really matter at all these days.
The 840s are awesome. But they get a big fat F for failure on the design and comfort. They are literally the worst design ever. Wires sticking out for no reason, immensely heavy for no reason ( if you have seen my 840 mod thread, you'll know what I mean), bulky and HUGE gaps on the side of your head for no reason. They are in my top 5 pick for worst design ever.
Shame though, because I enjoy them just as much as my JVChas700 which was only 30$
and outperforms some 100-150$ headphones that are BIG name and popular around these parts. But you didn't hear that from me, shh
*fades back into the shadows