Yes, I have noticed the planar headphones and would love to give them a try too.
But to me, one of the main benefits of headphones should be privacy.
For in ear, I have tried expensive Etymotics, expensive Shures, cheaper Shures and I have just ordered a pair of Sennheisers.
But they all sound claustrophic to me, with an annoying, "orchestra inside my head" lack of imaging, not to mention generally uncomfortable.
For other closed phones, apparently Sony makes a decent pair for not too much $$$.
But to me, one of the main benefits of headphones should be privacy.
For in ear, I have tried expensive Etymotics, expensive Shures, cheaper Shures and I have just ordered a pair of Sennheisers.
But they all sound claustrophic to me, with an annoying, "orchestra inside my head" lack of imaging, not to mention generally uncomfortable.
For other closed phones, apparently Sony makes a decent pair for not too much $$$.