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If you want absolutely crystal clear, comfortable, and moderately priced headphones for music and gaming, seriously consider the Sennheiser HD580s.  Many audiophile quality stores will have generous return and exchange policies, so be sure to give them a try if you have any doubts.  While they can be driven by portable players, the HD580s are meant for slightly more powerful and cleaner sources.  Many owners will swear by the performance boost of adding an amp, which comes at an additional cost that can range from $100 to several thousand, but most soundcards and stereos should be able to put out enough power to overcome any volume limitations seen on portable players.  Overall, the Sennheiser HD580s perform superbly, and produce absolutely beautiful, balanced, and spatial sound.