[ropeadope]

I got the NAD Viso HP50 headphones recently: http://nadelectronics.com/products/headphones/HP50-Over-Ear-Headphones
 
Hehe, "NAD".
 
edit: it was stupid trying to get impressions on these phones with my ****ty audio setup, I have since upgraded and am really liking these phones.
 
The cord is frustratingly short - I'd estimate about 3 ft. Why'd they make the cord so damn short? O well, extensions are cheap.
 
They are pretty comfy, although my ears get warmed up pretty quick, which could be a problem since I gotta wear these for long periods of time.. They are very isolating, too.

 

[Chimichanga]

Your 20 dollar headphones?

Try spending a week with the Viso's, you'll be flaying yourself over that statement. Over-rationalizing perceptions can backfire.

Anyway, they were much better than my 598's. They are excellent, but I returned them for B&W P7's--these definitely have a wow factor and are better in some respects (slightly recessed mids, though).

 

[ropeadope]

The burn in period is important, but it's probably more the source of the audio in my case.