Quote Originally Posted by The Spartan (Returns) View Post
Headroom is a fantastic site but I also highly recommend looking at other reviews when making a decision on headphones. Also, I don't recommend purchasing any cans at Headroom; you can find better prices on Amazon.

Be very aware of the Sennheiser HD448's real rival the Shure SRH440's.
At the same price I hear amazing things about the Shure SRH440's.
If you were to make a final decision I would choose between the HD448's and the SRH440's.

Check out this comparison:
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/...nheiser-hd-448

I'm amazed how great Shure over-the-ear headphones for only entering the over-the-ear market last year compared to Sennheiser for example doing it for years.
I looked at them. The sound quality is arguably better than the 448 and equal to a similarly priced Grado. But, a number of reviews said they were seriously uncomfortable, and for someone with marginally large ears like me that's a killer. I really love the foldable design and coiled cord though, excellent portability.