I agree with @Kunlun . Some people don't like IEMs and I was going to suggest Sennheiser HD598 SE for a pleasant over-the-ear alternative for around $100 - $150 on sale. They look like they are going for over $200 right now, unless used.
I got a pair on Amazon Black Friday 2015 for $95, then they went up to $150. Amazon isn't stocking them atm and there has been a big price spike from 3rd party sellers. http://tinyurl.com/ydbn54ng
I would suggest Fulla 2 with PortaPro. Laptop Out may work for some, but it's pretty horrific and noisy in my case, and I expect I'm not alone. For me stuff like FiiO X3 as a USB DAC made a palpable improvement over anything else Out, so I wouldn't skimp on a minimal DAC/amp combo if possible...
@imackler I still have a pair somewhere. It's impressive for its price (especially when amped), but the Sennheiser is more even in the upper-mids / lower treble. It also has a larger soundstage, which is nice for orchestral music.
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