Interesting. I really like my 840's despite their size. I even prefer to take them on travel because I can isolate everything on the plane and they're really comfortable. For me, I'd like the velour pads, I liked them on the Beyers too.
I've since gotten a pair of Ety HF5's with custom molds. They work well w/ my iPhone 4 and isolate VERY well. BUT, the Shure's still sound better but sometimes I'd rather not have to lug the headphones, camera and extra gear for a carry on.
I do like the trend towards over the ear headphones, in spite of my distaste for seeing that Dre Beats logo where ever saggy pants prevail.
