Headphones for Modwright


Happy holidays everyone! I'm looking to get a new pair of headphones for my Modwright SWL 9.0 Anniversary Edition tube preamp. I have a very limited (1) good, quality audio stores near me so listening to several headphones is quite limited. I have a Marantz PM8006 CDP/Streamer. My budget is between $500-900. I've never listened to Grados but they seem to be of decent quality from what I've read. I've listed to Focals and was quite impressed but they were the super expensive one ($4000). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 
bluorion

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@big_greg Thanks for the good questions. So I'm going to be mostly alone with my system. However, I have a small DAC that I use with my MacBook and so I'll be listening to that as well. At most, I'll be about 6-7 ft away when listening in my stereo room. Comfort is important and I like the leather cuffs rather than foam. Open ended would be nice. I have a pair of Dynaudio Special 40s now so I love their sound---tight bass, clear, good soundstage. Thanks for helping!
@tooblue Thanks---I was looking at the Hifiman and the Audeze online. I'm hoping that maybe I can order both online somewhere and listen to both---then send one back with the return policy. The Focal Elegia is around on sale for $699 (reg $899). Are open backed more transparent than closed back? Thx