When it comes to headphones I would have to hear them in person before I buy them. Even though you guys say they sound good, it boils down to personal taste. Higher the price tag, and I believe 499 counts as thus, does not always mean higher sound quality.
Example: Beats by Dr.Dre. They retail at my local best buy for 279.99, and they had a sample booth with them. I listened to them before I saw the price and was like "Holy cow these things sound like s****, why is it all bass with NO highs or mids? Couldnt be more then fifty bu-......." Needless to say I was flabberghasted at the price....
I dont think I would buy these cans if I had that kind of money, I would sooner buy one from their audiophile series or maybe Shures.