The Focal Elegia's were $900 when they came out, and now they're down to 400 on amazon. They got great reviews even at 900, so at 400 they're a steal. I didn't know how much I'd like them being closed back but I've been loving them, it's crazy how nostalgic music seems through them. I highly recommend them if you like good quality audio, especially if you need closed back because of listening to music around other people. They're also very sensitive so they don't require an amp like most at that level, although they are more dynamic with one.
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Over the years, I've owned, among others, AKG, Koss, Beyer Dynamic, and Sennheiser. My only issue with the higher-end models was that they were delicate. So, I grabbed Audio-Technica ATH-M50xs, because that's what the studio I was working in used. The foam that goes over the ears is dryrotting, but they're several years old now. I'm guess I'm just used to pro stuff rather than audiophile.
@uncalled4 ya ive got some akgs, a cheap pair of monoprice retros, sennheiser 6xx, hifiman sundaras. the sundaras build quality is pretty awful for $350 but these focals are built nice. the m50s are definitely a solid studio headphone, ive recommended those to a lot of people looking for a cheapish but accurate pair of closed backs.
