My pick is the HD660S because it's a good all-rounder that I can listen to many genres without too much complaint. I have a hard time with the HD800S and rock due to the lack of visceral bottom end which no amount of EQ solves.

I purchased the HD800s 3rd hand from A/V Exchange and clamping force was a concern. Fortunately, I can refrain from sudden movements when listening to jazz at the desk.

Look ≠ bang. HD800 falls off when I tilt my head forward. LCD-XC will shift and lose its ideal position for listening when head banging to rock. Small head. I’m 50 and shop in the kids section for hats.

Pick a black session artist from the 70's or 80's, when these cats were bouncing from studio to studio creating incredible music with little help from computers, and look at their contributions throughout the decades.

Here's one to get started: Steve Jordan.

If I was forced to keep only one headphone in my signature, it would be the 660S. It doesn't have an enormous soundstage or jaw-dropping detail. However, it's viscerally engaging most of the time, I never leave the office and worry about dropping it, collecting dust or pollen outside or the dog eating the cord because I can have another one delivered in a day or two without losing sleep over cost. Also, I can dance and bang my head without the damn thing falling off my head.

Cross reference the personnel of Toto with the credits for Thriller then have a listen to the commercial hits Hold The Line, Rosanna and Africa to start. Enjoy!

What if the members of Toto never formed a group?