They’re so light I never have even noticed the headband… Also I’ve had them for so long the headband started flaking so I removed all the padding and I still wear them for hours every day without issue.

But I’ve never tried the HD6xx line so that’s what I’d look at if not these.

I don’t see these come up often so I’ll share since they are by far the most comfortable over-ear headphones I’ve ever worn: Shure SRH1540. They’re closed-back, so if you want open there’s the 1840.

Appreciate the insight. It was not just a little bit different though - it was completely non-existent in relation. I returned the IE 900 this morning, not worth fighting it. Thanks again.