[astroid]

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If you change the pads on the 440's they are comfy. 

I had the 840 pads on mine and they were still heavy and sat loosely on my noggin, great sound though!

 

[devhen]

Checkout the detachable-cable version of the ATH-M50, it seems to fit your needs quite well. I'm thinking about getting a pair myself.
 
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-M50-R-SPECIAL

 

[KG Jag]

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Dont listen to these dudes , the 440 is NOT a good portable can, its on a par with the M50 , not comfy.
 
HD437 is excellent, doesnt fold though, i am using these and they are great office cans and scale well at home.

 
True enough--it's the Shure SRH 840 that is comparable to the M50 in price--has a detachable cord, extra ear pads and more neutral sound.  The M50 has a sturdier build.

 

[DogandPonyShow]

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Checkout the detachable-cable version of the ATH-M50, it seems to fit your needs quite well. I'm thinking about getting a pair myself.
 
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-M50-R-SPECIAL

 
There is a very good thread how to mod these yourself:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/553483/ath-m50-removable-cable-mod/135

 

[Zubaru]

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 Haven't heard them, personally, but I can vouch for the 840 and 940.  See if you can get a deal on the 840s used.  I think you'll be happy with them...

I owned a pair of 840's, the sound is nice, but they are really uncomfortable after 15-30 minutes my head would hurt where the headband had been.