Yeah I mean, I just thought about it -- I shouldn't get open headphones because I'll be in a dorm room so I should go closed... in that case the A900x seems to be the correct...

Also the pro ones are $300+   http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-250-Ohm/dp/B00193FT26/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401066864&sr=8-1&keywords=DT990+premium

I have access to a Xonar Essence STX but until now I just used the onboard one with my Asrock Z77 mobo (SORRY!)

I'm not sure what resistance version to look at but on amazon they are upwards of 300 dollars. My budget is probably $240 max. 

Hi everyone,   My ATH A700s recently broke (although they lasted 6+ years). They've served me well but I'm looking to buy new headphones -- although I don't mind purchasing the same ones again, haha.   So I was looking at the following:   ATH A700 (again) or   AKG K702 Sennheiser HD...