[extrabigmehdi]

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LCD3, PS1000, D7100, HE-6 are all potential competitors against HD800.

All open except the d7100. I imagine some disappointment, going from hd800 to d7100, they don't have the same reputation as d7000.

 

[preproman]

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I know when you get to this level it all comes down to preferences. I just can't stand open headphones. I NEED closed ones. Despite the great image in the 800's I need something closed with top of the line quality. Can somebody help me? I want the same  ( somewhat close) quality as the 800s but not so much soundstage and leakage. Thanks

 
There's two closed headphones I like thus far well three.
 
Th900
W3000anv
Mad dogs 3.2

 

[Sherwood]

Ok. Large amount of bass, least amount of leakage possible, over ear headphones with no regard for the price  tag, top of the line. They also can't be so ugly that I lose my dignity when I put them on. I can tolerate ugly headphones but I have a limit.

 
Easy! As long as you're serious about the "no regard for price" part. http://www.wooaudio.com/headphones/stax/sr4070.html Grab those guys and a good amp, and you're set. Ugly is subjective, and I think a lot of folks might find them ugly. But screw those people, wear Stax with pride and don't let other people define you.