Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I've found myself using my PC for a lot of conversations lately, and I'm also considering recording a podcast to share with anyone who will listen. There are tons of USB headset / microphones out there, and I'm hoping someone has some solid recommendations based on experience. I'll consider both headsets and standalone mics, by the way, but I'd like to keep the bill under $100 if possible. Help!"
I have the AH-D2000's and they are simply WONDERFUL. Compared to my $100 Sony studio headphones I had before, these are a magnitude better (as in, hugely better). Only thing that pisses me off is they are made in China (come on Denon!)
If you want hi-end, closed-back headphones, these Denon's (2000, 5000, 7000) should be on the top of your list.
While my 2000's don't have the wood and some of the other luxury stuff the 7000's have, I don't feel at all guilty about using them heavily. I would imagine the team who designed this line of headphones would be delighted to see a pair chewed up and ugly from heavy use.
Just hope in 5 years, Denon will have replacement parts for me to buy!