Phantaminum
Headphoneus Supremus
Do try the Hifiman HEX V2 or Hifiman Ananda. They have a big and airy soundstage while still giving you sub bass/lower mid bass thump.
I'm confused. You said they would have to be open, but mention the Mdr z7, and there are a few other closed back suggestions in the thread. The Nightowl is a great can, and while it presents a somewhat out of your head experience, it's still a closed can. What is your source? Are you able to drive planars to their full potential? I'd likely opt for the 660s, unless you can afford the 800. But, I also prefer dynamic drivers. On the cheap, the Hi Edition S punch above their price, and have a relatively wide stage. You may also like the Phillips Fidelio X1. I much preferred it to the X2.Would have too be open. They look interesting but worried about that headband. Looks very similar too my AR-H1 which is a bit concerning. Reading some reports on them. I'm worried these will kinda blend in with that one and my he 500s. Really hard too say. But I wasn't really aware of this pair in particular. Seems a bit more on the expensive side here, around 900. Thank you for the suggestion, will look more into it for sure.
On another note. I wonder how the MDR Z7 would feel for me. They are available quite cheap but I am worried they will not feel as open as I would like in the sound. Same goes for the Nighthawks which I can also get quite cheap second hand. In fact, I can get both of these for under 500. But that is a bad idea. God I hate looking into this stuff sometimes lol.
Third edit actually but, I reckon the MDR Z7 and the nighthawks would be decent buys and pretty comfortable as well. But they are not entirely what I am after and would end up with the same feeling most headphones give me after a month..
If you want something warmer / fuller sounding (but still neutralish overall - unlike those Fidelios) you should consider the AKG K712 PRO.
Good choiceI...bought the HD800s. I'm weak. I love them. Exactly the sound I was looking for...but what the hell is wrong with me. Hopefully this bug will leave me alone for some months now.