[Mooncake]

So after the left channel of my Audéo PFE's died out after a good two year run, I'm in the market for some new portables. I've decided to go for headphones over IEMs this time around for a change of pace.
 
My at-home headphones are the rs1i's and as much as I would like to use them for daily commutes, I suspect they would leak way too much sound along with having to manage the long and unwiedly cable.
 
The possible candidates that I've rounded up so far:
 

1. ATH-ESW9
2. ATH-ESW10 (Dependent if a used pair pops up)
3. Denon AH-A100

 
Also in consideration due to their widespread popularity:
 

1. ATH-M50
2. HD 25-1 II

 
To clarify, I'll be running them unamped through my Sansa Fuze.
 

 

[zmd]

HD25 hands down. If there's one closed can that has ever been compared to Grados, it's this one. Makes me want to try Grados, actually.

 

[Christo4]

How can you recommend the HD25 saying that it has Grado sound if you haven't even tried the Grado's?

 

[dweaver]

I would scratch the A100 off the list as it's signature is the opposite of the Grado and PFE. HD25 is a good option but may be a bit uncomfortable if you wear glasses. The ESW9 is a nice option as well if you can find a real pair. You might want to take a look at the Beyerdynamic DT1350.