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If you want planar then buy the Fostex T-X0.
Don't forget the AKG K7XX. Thats a great choice too.
The three above are without a doubt a better choice than the HE4XX
So this leaves me only with the K712 Pro I guess.
in my personal opinion, the K7XX was unconfortable and did not sound all that good. I sold it after 2 weeks of owning them.
Absolutely hated every minute of the akg k7xx.
AKG 7XX - I don't like the build quality (creaky, elastic bands stretched out super quick) or fit (pads hurt my head and don't seal well), but the sound is pretty good. I was surprised at how much easier it is to drive then some of the older models in the family (was mostly good from a phone or tablet).
HE-400 - Sound was great and fun, the comfort stock was bad. Adding focus pads helped a ton (which this buy has) and I also grabbed a ZMF Pilot Pad to make it very comfortable. The HE-4XX is like a frankenstein of the 400 and the 400i/s, so you avoid the crappy old cables, but you don't get the fun sound of the 400.
HD6XX - Somewhat hard to drive properly, but they sound good do nothing wrong other than clamping too hard initially. I was not wow'd by them, but also they are pretty good at all genres.
DT880 (600Ohm) - Hardest to drive, but I love their sound. I also find them the most comfortable. Long fixed cables makes me angry.
Senn HD518 - I modded them to improve the sound and added HD558 pads, but the fact is these are not the same class headphone as the others. I don't find them comfortable, but if they fit your head well they are super light and easy to drive from a phone or tablet.
i own the k7xx, took a moment to get used to the sound signature. increased sound stage makes things sound odd at times. highs were tad harsh to me (prefer sennheiser veil), but not extreme or anything. EQ tamed the sibilance. I now enjoy them - good buy.
Since you prefer the Sennheiser sound, would you recommend the new HD579? (I think the HD600 are to neutral for my taste, as well as to expensive. HD600 and HD650 both for ~350€)
Oh, and the bass is even worse without an amp on my old pc's. my new pc has much better on board audio option and the 558 sounds about as good as 558 gets. I'm just saying an amp may or may not significantly improve sound for you at that price point, and using an amp was significantly better compared to my old PC on board.
The reason I mentioned the 558 is because the 579 is probably more of a side grade with a brand new sticker - but of course I wouldn't know unless i had it. Guess my recommendation is for you to keep searching until you know you'll be happy without doubts.