I too am looking for a recommendation and have narrowed my search to 3 potential products:
Sony Mdr-Ex700Lp,
Klipsh X10, and
Sleek Audio SA6. I am leaning toward the Sony, but the X10 sounds tempting, and I haven't completely ruled out the SA6 (although I think the other 2 fit my taste better, see below). I am using some Amazon gift certificates, so that is where I will need to buy from.
I listen to trance/electronic/house (Armin Van Burren, John Oakenfold, etc.), Pink Floyd, Sarah McLachlan, Sarah Brightman, some metal, most pop (love *****cat Dolls - When I Grow Up), classic rock, every once in a while classical, and movies when I travel (with a JVC SU-DS1). My primary player is a Sansa Fuse.
I currently own V-MODA Bass Freq, Philips SHE9500, and Jbuds J2 (thanks to the 2-for-1).
V-MODA Bass Freq - I like these for trance/electronic/house, but they don't sound natural to me for other music.
Philips SHE9500 - Have the best balance, have similar bass extension to the V-MODA, and in my opinion are the best for everything other than trance/electronic/house (although they work for me for that). They lack soundstage (worst of the bunch) and don't have great detail.
Jbuds J2 - the mid is way to forward for me (burned them in for about 20 hours so far). They also lack the bass extension of the others (I have tried all the supplied tips and the Vibe tips, which fit perfectly in my ears). Highs seem shrill, yet recessed. They sound much much better EQed to Rock with a Sansa Clip, but still not to my liking compared with the SHE9500 with no EQ. I am waiting for my second set to see if they sound the same (very pronounced mids, lack of bass extension).
I am looking for strong, extended bass (not overpowering like the V-MODA, but hit with electronic music), great mids and highs, and great soundstage that will be my primary use headphone (except for working out).
Thank you to everybody that participates in this forum to help people like me, I have narrowed my selection down greatly (and doubled my price range)! Any suggestions/recommendations (especially about the Sony) would be appreciated.
Edit: does the Sony EX700 have too much sibilance? Would the SA6 be too light in the bass?