beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 32 Ohm Over-Ear Studio Headphones

Hi folks.. a not-so-technical review from a self-described audiophile. I'm a gamer, bodybuilder, remote software engineer, and beginner, at best, audio creator (terrible uke and singing skills). I have multiple listening scenarios that I attempt to fill and am not looking for one size fits but rather one size fits a variety in a desktop workstation environment.My Situation: Money is not a huge object for me but I try and stay in the $200-500 range for any single piece of hardware that is AUDIO related. I have many listening devices for my different scenarios and this one was purchased for my home office so I don't have to break out my gym-dedicated in-ears (Jabra Elite 7 pro, these primarily stay in my gym bag or truck) or my travel headphones for remote work (sony 1000xm5, these stay in my backpack unless my wife steals them). I picked both of those listening devices after running through nearly every top-of-the-line consumer-grade headphone/earbud. I purchase new devices every couple of years roughly in search of things like audio quality, comfort, durability, practicalness, and, in the case of earbuds reliable connectivity.Need: I have dogs and work from home. My wife likes to run into my office and just start talking at times whether I'm meeting or not and I'm ok with this as I've earned the flexibility to be present with my career success (or I've learned to keep my mic muted unless I'm actively talking :)) The gap I had was a dedicated solution for my desk workstation so I don't have to plug my XM5 into my USB audio interface (FocusRite Scarlett 4i4). I didn't want to be jumping into a Zoom call at 6 am and be searching for my XM5 headphones or be forced to use my cell phone. I want to roll out of bed and into my office chair and be ready to go with one eye open. Also, I want to be able to monitor my microphone comfortably with a reasonable configuration I can change quickly enough (hence the Scarlett 4i4)The sound seems pure enough and has accomplished my goal of acquiring a headset with large ear cups, a wired interface, and a reasonable price to keep stationary at my home workstation for basic needs like music, gaming, and meetings. I use a dedicated mic (shure sm58) and the Scarlett 4i4 which I monitor using the headphones. I also have a small ukelele plugged in that has a built-in amp and some Yamaha 5" powered monitors as the other output. This setup works fine enough aside from electrical noise to the Scarlett 4i4 from my graphics card spinning up which I hope to resolve with a non-bus-powered USB audio interface in the near future.Problem 1: These headphones squeeze my head quite a bit. I'm a 200lb male that wears his snapback hats with the last 2-3 holes to give an idea of my sizing (not sure if my weight would make my head fatter or not ??) I also have reasonably sized ears (re: not tiny) that stick off my head in a medium way... so not dumbo and not flat to my head (re: somewhere in the middle). The cartilage in my ear becomes sore after all day usage but mostly makes it all the way through an 8 hours session and sometimes a little music/gaming after. Also, I think this also gives me a headache from time to time (maybe twice a month).Problem 2: The positioning on my ear is important if they are set too far back then the sounds can seem imbalanced or muted as the driver must be placed in the middle, or something like this, rather than angled from the front. I'm not sure of the reasoning for this but I find myself adjusting often for comfort and to avoid the problem from Problem 1.Not Really a Problem 3: They could use some amplification. I have the 80ohm paired with my FocusRite Scarlett 4i4 and 100 volume is quieter than my earbuds and cell phone maxed. The audio is definitely good enough if you care about your body's auditory sustainability, however, I would purchase an amp if you want some extra oomph for the beefy sound requirements of irresponsible listening.Summary: I would not purchase these again but am considering keeping them simply for any more pure monitoring needs (backup headphones that go in the bin with backup mice, webcams, keyboards, whatever). I will likely give these to my little brother that makes music. I will be looking for a replacement for these. I would like something with even larger earcups and a little more bass and the option for a replaceable cable. More 'colored' sound is acceptable for me.Preferred Alternative: My favorite headphones I had, that would fill this need well, were my V-Moda Crossfade 2 wireless. I used these for just about everything and had Shure e425 for my pure listening requirements. The crossfades were stolen at the gym and my Shures just got old, worn, and eventually lost as I stopped using them as much. My favorite parts of those ear cans were the replaceable cable, in-line mic that was easily attached, Bluetooth capability when needed, and most importantly, the XL memory foam cushions that were replaceable. With the release of a new iteration of the Crossfades, I'll be checking these out and seeing if my brother is about to receive these DT 770 headphones from me for his audio creation endeavors.And here are the pros/cons I came up with...Pros:- Price- Reasonable comfort- Large earcup circumference- Clarity- Build qualityCons:- Poor cable (fixed and always twisted/tangled)- Driver positioning (see problem 2)- Driver is too close or cup is not deep enough- Head grip is a tad too firm (I just read online these can be bent a little... this may resolve one of my gripes)- Adjustment is difficult without the removal of the cans- Unexciting noise which is fine but I don't think the best for my usage scenario- Sound maybe thin?