I'm looking for a headphone that's very good for classical music (neutral + big sound stage + clarity). My current setup includes a HD598 and an FX-Audio X-6 DAC and amp. Myself, being a cheap student, am struggling to justify spending the amount needed for the HD600 or the 650's (that's food...

I will mostly use the headphones for gaming and movies, so I want good bass, but I will also start getting into listening to music more, so I want them to sound good there too.  My thoughts about the X2: They weigh almost 400 grams, isnt that a bit heavy? Will I get tired after several hour...

As a big fan of classical music and warm female vocals (the latter being the more important to me), I've been using the ESW9a as my primary headphones for music listening this past year. As such, I was pretty excited to try out the HD 598 that came in today, but as much as I enjoy the sound...

I have been born with big lugs, they have advantages and dis-advantages. At school there were a burden but as I got older, they became enjoyable, in that I can hear very low frequencies, helicopters miles away, earthquakes a second or so before they hit. you get the idea! Due to having big ears...

Hello I am looking for a pair of IEM. I currently have urbeats and they work well. I'm not so great on just headphones so I thought to ask if you have any good to recommend. I want a pair of really good headphones so you can hear all kinds of supplements.Or a good site i can find something...

When I was looking for Sennheiser HD-598 prices, I saw this site   http://www.dakmart.com/p12252/SENNHEISER-HD598-OPEN-EAR-STEREO-HEADPHONES-W-WARRANTY/product_info.html   They are selling refurbished Sennheiser HD-598 at $170 and this site is listed in Sennheiser authorized online...

Ok, so I've been wanting to listen to something better than my iPod earbuds for a while now. I've done a ridiculous amount of reading on this website and a few others. I'm a college student so I just wanted to get the best bang for my buck for now, and one day when I have real money go all out...

My cousin and I ordered 2 JDSLabs Cmoybb amps and had one customized for the Turtle Beach X12 and one for the Sennheiser HD598. The problem is we dont know which amp goes to which headphone. Here are the tech specs included....Which amp goes to which headphone?   Amp 1: Gain 6 r3 2.05k rb...

Hello, I'm sure this question has been asked many times before so apologies in advance! I'm looking for on/over ear headphones with a budget of around £250 for my partner. He is keen on beats by dre however having done a little research I get the impression I am paying for brand rather than...

Last year I bought a pair of DT700 pros (80ohms) and I do really enjoy them. I am looking at getting another pair but I can't decide between the HD 598s or the AKG K601. I will be using them for xbox gameplay and music on my computer/phone. I don't have an amp right now just a DAC for my pc. I...

Hello,    I'm by no means an audiophile, but I like buying expensive stuff apparently. Anyways, I looked on forums here to find a good open headphone to use on my laptop at work. After reading reviews and such, came to buy the HD598. Well, I was quite dissapointed. While the sound stage is...

Hi Everyone,   I am having a bit of a dilemma....   I need to decide between the 518 and the 598, I apologize because my research has shown many of these threads already, but I still cannot make up my mind.    I bought my father the 518 for Christmas and he absolutely loves them. I...

I've been lurking here for the past couple of days, kinda new to high end headphones and need some advise. I have been looking at 3 different headphones. 1. Sennheiser HD 598, 2. Grado SR 225i, and the Audio Technica ATH M50S/LE. I don't have an amp yet but will be getting one very soon, I use...

I've read tons of reviews saying how comfortable those cans are, but when I got them I was disappointed. They're not as comfortable as my cousin's Beats Studio Sure they're light but the velour pads combining with the clamping force are kinda hard on my jaw and cheek. I've never heard...

The following table is based on measurements, not manufacturer specs.   Target SPL is 110 dB SPL. The source is assumed to output 2 V. The amp is assumed to be a voltage source (0 ohm output impedance). Voltage, current, power are RMS figures.   What do the columns mean? S@1V is the...

I'm looking for some advice on a pair of headphones around 300$ or less.  I will primarily use them at my desk at work (software dev). The people in the adjacent cubes aren't cool with playing music over the jambox or laptop speakers so I'm not entirely sure a pair of open/semi open would fit...

I need a pair of full size headphones that:   -don't leak -that don't need a portable amp (I need it to run off my iPod classic) -that isn't too bass heavy -REALLY REALLY SOLID AND INTERCHANGEABLE CABLE (tired of changing headphones every 3 months). -Good with metal/prog/jazz...

Hello guys, i'm new in here and i would like your opinion helping me decide what headphone to buy =). I live in Brazil, and there are a few variety of headphones to sell, and most of the shops overprice the products, so I don't have many options to buy ahhaha. I had a Beats Studio, then I...

Ok, so normally I'd just search the form for one of the numerous threads for "Best mids or Best vocal headphones" and I'd get a bagillion posts, but there's a problem.   The problem is that the headphones recommended are too good. By this I mean their probably over $200 and anyone buying...

Have been narrowing down my next set of cans into the two above. While I know the DT880 are more usually compared to the HD600, just wondering if someone who has tried both cans before can provide a quick summary. My priorities are: - Easy to drive as I may choose to use them with an iPhone...

Good day, Head-Fi. I'm a newcomer to the world of high-quality audio. My first question and post here on Head-Fi's forums concerns a computer I recently constructed for someone else that I plan to turn into an HTPC some time in the next few months. It is limited to PCIe x1 sound cards and will...

Hello Head-Fi!   I'm very new, I started following this forum around a week ago in hope of learning about headphones until the day comes when I will buy one myself. Nevertheless, the day of choosing a headphone has come and I need your advice.   I can begin with introducing my musical...

I attended a concert last night (I sat in the 5th row at the Chicago Symphony) and I was thinking of how the experience of the live soundstage differed from headphones I've listened to. Are there headphones that come a little closer to the soundstage you'd get in a live performance? (Keep in...

I'm on the market in search of a pair of good headphones. My price range would be around $150-$200. I like to listen to orchestral (soundtracks), rock, dance, kpop, trance, and some metal. My main thing would be soundtracks. I've been looking through some Sennheisers and Grados but I can't...

I recently purchased Audio-Technica M50s and love them. However, I am intrigued by the other postings on this forum regarding the various Beyerdynamics and the HD598. I am going to keep the M50s, but also want to buy another pair of cans.   I assume I could purchase the HD598 for a better...