Peter,

You're getting a lot of great recommendations. Wish I had time to go try some of them myself.

My vote is for the beyerdynamic DT770 reference headphones. Here are the full specs.

Closed-back circumaural type. Large diaphragms with great power capacity allow you to listen at near-live levels. Response from 5 Hz to 35 kHz but very neutral. Field-replaceable parts. Substantial feel in your hand, yet you nearly forget you are wearing them. I wear glasses and they don't interfere.

I have used the same pair since 1996, when I got them for medical transcription because of their excellent acoustic isolation. Where I began to really appreciate them was when I realized that I was wearing them for 8 hours on shift and going on to use them in the studio after work. They are the most comfortable I have ever found. They are obviously durable as well.

Around $200 USD, a little less if you look around.

Let us know what you decide--I know it'll be great whatever it is.

Richard

Last edited by Ryszard; 12/15/10 07:43 AM.
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