Quote from: The Headphone Viking on February 11, 2014, 02:59:03 AM

I think the HE-500 has a lot of what I'm looking for, I just want a better/more refined version of it, one with more emphasis on the parts that i'm interested in, so a HE-500 with better resolution, a bit more bass energy and a big soundstage.

I think the 560 could be up your alley.

Another possibility as a compliment to the HD800 is the Abyss, although I wouldn't say it's a cost efficient headphone.

If the Abyss is too rich for your blood, but you still want ortho goodness, I'd suggest looking into some of LFF's headphones, particularly the Code X.

Also for the more adventurous and tolerant of goofy designs, the new Jecklin Float QAs get my highest recommendation. I prefer them overall to nearly every other e-stat past and present, particularly because they sound more natural to my ears whereas most e-stats have an ethereal quality. Cue the eye rolls from some folks.

The Koss ESP 950 is also an awesome little bundle for $500 if you shop around enough. Heck, it's better than a lot of headphones at three times its price or more. The included amp isn't that great, but it should hold you over until you can find a better option like a used SRM-717 for $1k or so. With a better amp it goes from being great to phenomenal in my opinion, and at this price of around $1500, I'd take it over 90% of the stuff out there.

On the dynamic front, I'm really quite fond of the AKG K812.

Also for the more adventurous and tolerant of goofy designs, the new Jecklin Float QAs get my highest recommendation. I prefer them overall to nearly every other e-stat past and present...

Mupps, when did you hear the new floats?

How's the bass of the LCD-X compared to the HE-400?