tonedeaf: totally agree about getting detachable cables. I bought these back in 2009, and I don't remember if it was an option, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. If I drop as much as I did on these again, I'll be looking at that feature closely.
willndmb: you're not the first to recommend those. I will add them to my shortlist if I'm in the market.
Have you guys checked out wirecutter.com? Their reviews are generally well written (for the most part). They don't take endorsements and make their money from Amazon links. Here are all their headphone reviews:
http://thewirecutter.com/leaderboard/headphones/I haven't listened to any of their picks. Have any of you?