For checking audio...the semi-open are a better choice than most closed, IMO.
I really like
my Fostex T50RP semi-open phones for listening and recording when bleed is not an issue. For vocals I use the Fostex T40RP which are closed. There's also
the T20RP semi-open, but I never tried them.
The T40RP is more "muted" than the T50RP, and you have to accept the rolled off high-end (which I don't mind, I hate bright/edgy phones), but they are still pretty good, though the T50RP have a much more balanced, neutral and wide frequency response.
Not sure why a LOT of websites and reviews refer to the T50RP as closed-back, when if they just look at the Fostex website, it's right there -
T50RP semi-open headphones.
*shrug*
http://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/RP-Series.shtml
My other brand are the trusty Koss Pro4AA phones that I was using back in the late '70s and have about 8 pairs of them still. Serious closed-back headphone, almost like isolation phones. They do clamp on your head pretty tight and can get heavy feeling during long sessions, but that's why they stay on and have no bleed...and they sound pretty darn good.
You can still buy
the Koss Pro4AA...they were/are a studio staple.
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^fs^PRO4AA
Oh...and Koss gives you LIFETIME limited warranty!!!
I've had voice-coils replaced, headbands...and often they simply send back a BRAND NEW SET instead of your old phones repaired.
Of my 8 pairs, 4 have been replaced for free (only your shipping). You really can't beat that.