Imparanoic, let me first say that I have seen some of your posts on here and I believe on Headfi as well. You certainly know your audio and I respect your comments.
If you were to ask me what I am looking for prior to the HD800, I would have said exactly what you said above because I mainly listened to EDM music. But since getting the HD800, they make you want to listen to so many different types of music, some of which are along the lines of the acoustical/classical/vocal based music.
Will continue in a few minutes. I need to attend to some students now.