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yamaha hph-150
roland rh-a7
yamaha hph-150
roland rh-a7
Those are both good choices. I would recommend getting Yaxi pads for the Portapros. You can improve the comfort, sound and looks of the SHP9500s pretty easily. There are a lot of simple mods that don't cost a lot and aren't hard to do.Thank you all for the suggestions.
So, at this point it looks as follows (based on availability and pricing, which differs insanely between Europe and the US):
Koss Porta Pro for work and occasional listening while working.
Most probably, Philips SHP9500(S) when I want to get very comfy and cozy in the evenings.
After that, I might consider also AKG K702 (which are much cheaper in Europe than in the US), but only if I'm not satisfied enough with SHP9500.
If you choose SHP9500, be ready for 2 nuances:...Most probably, Philips SHP9500(S)...
Sennheiser HD559?
My favorite in this price range was the PX100 but they don't make it anymore.Yep, also a good option. I've heard they can get a bit boomy but they might be a good fit for my small-ish head; Philips could be too loose (unless I add the mode with large pads).
In your budget - do not rely on the versatility of sound signature and quality improvement both (SR850 - good for their segment).Beyerdynamic DT880 (Edition) and DT990 for a reasonable price