I used the Beyer DT-48 headphones (with mono or stereo wiring) from my first Nagra on, up until about 7 years ago, when I got tired of paying for increasingly expensive repairs and experiencing the classic DT-48 ear-clamp discomfort. What I appreciated about the DT-48 headphones was that they provided an early warning system for clothing noise or lavalier microphone rustle. If I heard the noise just slightly in the DT-48s I knew it wasn't too late to fix it. I could just make an adjustment at the end of the take and no one would ever be troubled by it. The little noise would be unlikely to be audible even in a very good speaker. With the Sony MDR-7506 or MDR-V6, so much more comfortable to wear than the DT-48, I find that if one hears clothing noise in the headphones -- then it is probably already a problem.
Has anyone tried these knock-offs of the Sony MDR-7506 or MDR-V6 headphones? Apparently they even take Sony cushions and accessories.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/senal/smh-1000.htm
Ken Rockwell, who primarily reviews cameras, says these Senal SMH-1000 headphones are more accurate than the Sony ones, not having the enhanced bass response. The Sony's enhanced bass, I feel, is a feature to appeal more to recreational listeners than to professional audio mixers. The fact that Senal ones are $10 cheaper than the Sony MDR-7506 appeals to me less than the possibility that they might have a flatter frequency response well into the treble range and may give me that early warning for small clothing or handling noises.
I look forward to recommendations.