I am pretty surprised that you don't have JVC HP-DX1000s on your list. There is a pair that just came up for sale on the forum for $650. too. New retail they are still under 1K. I think in the high 800 low 900 range these days. I tried many of the phone you have listed and took these over them.
Good luck, hope you find a pair that makes you happy.
Edit- I own esw9s and the DX1000s totally blow them away, just saw those on your list when i looked back.
The Edition 8 may be out of your price range, but I think it's the best current-production closed headphone. The Denon headphones leak too much to be useful to you. The DX-1000 and W1000X are both great, but both different, and both have a slightly distinct set of colorations that you will either love or hate (although I do like both). The Edition 8 is quite neutral with a powerful bass that does not impinge on the rest of the frequency spectrum at all.
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