Congrats on making your first serious can purchase. I have the A700 and it a fine set of cans to start your voyage. No sense in spending too much if you end up not liking the AT house sound as it's not for everyone. The A700 is easy to drive and won't require an amp to sound good. I've haven't had the opportunity to audition the HD 595 so I can't make a comparison between them. The A700 is on the large side with it's ear cups having a larger diameter than the HD 595. The A700 ear cups aren't very deep, they're about as deep as the HD 595. The A700 headband wire sits higher above your head than the HD 595 headband. The A700 cans are indeed comfortable, although some people don't like the pleather earpads because it causes their ears to get hot and sweaty. The A700 earpads are also the first thing to deteriorate after regular use. They will peel and flake requiring you to replace them. You can order replacement earpads from Audiocubes.
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