The 598 is the best headphone ever. Get it. 

In all seriousness though, it does perform well for rock and pop because of its mid centric sound. I even prefer it to a super bassy can for Electronic music. As far as gaming goes...positioning is a little weird with it, but the soundstage is great and everything sound very...around you with the 598.

I'd honestly consider it if I were you. 
 

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Originally Posted by csm725 

How are the Sennheiser 598's for rock/pop and gaming? (mids and soundstage)

What exactly do you mean by a little weird? 

It doesn't position as well as say...the AD700.
 

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What exactly do you mean by a little weird? 

Right, but the AD700 is butt-ugly and from what I read has bad mids and bass.

Just so you know I have no speaker system so I need a good all-arounder.. 598's seem to be the best. Plus they look SEXY.

At the moment, i have Sennheiser PC-350 headphones plugged to Asus Xonar DG souncard/amplifier. I mostly enjoy music such as this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvTe1-a6Pdo have to link it since i have no idea what do you call that type of music. Ambient i guess.

I have been thinking of buying Sennheiser HD 598 for so long. But i have no idea, if 598 is sensible upgrade after PC-350? Are those 2 almost at par, and will i even hear the difference if i buy HD 598? Are 598 good for that musicstyle i mentioned? Or are there phones even better for that style?

Buy the 598s. Seriously. You love the look and they sound excellent. As long as you're cool with an open can, you won't need another headphone until the HE 500.
 

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Originally Posted by csm725 

Right, but the AD700 is butt-ugly and from what I read has bad mids and bass.

Just so you know I have no speaker system so I need a good all-arounder.. 598's seem to be the best. Plus they look SEXY.

The 598 works very well with music like that. Electronic music without pounding baselines is probably ideal for them actually. They don't lack bass, but it's not at the forefront either. Music like that is very mid friendly, and the 598 has the best mids under 900 that I've heard. 
 

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Originally Posted by TuBBe 

At the moment, i have Sennheiser PC-350 headphones plugged to Asus Xonar DG souncard/amplifier. I mostly enjoy music such as this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvTe1-a6Pdo have to link it since i have no idea what do you call that type of music. Ambient i guess.

 

I have been thinking of buying Sennheiser HD 598 for so long. But i have no idea, if 598 is sensible upgrade after PC-350? Are those 2 almost at par, and will i even hear the difference if i buy HD 598? Are 598 good for that musicstyle i mentioned? Or are there phones even better for that style?

 

PS: Feel like a fanboy for the HD 598...and I guess I kind of am.

Hi, 

I can't choose, please help me, if you can't say which is best then just say if 1 ore more isn't very good.

1. Koss PRO DJ100

2. AKG GHS 1 (gaming headphones/headset)

3. AKG K-240

4. AKG K 142 HD

5. AKG K99

Greetings,

I don't have experience with any of these except the Pro DJ 100, but I will say that it's an amazing headphone. Highly recommended. It needs an amp though to sound its best.
 

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Hi, 

 

I can't choose, please help me, if you can't say which is best then just say if 1 ore more isn't very good.

 

1. Koss PRO DJ100

 

2. AKG GHS 1 (gaming headphones/headset)

 

3. AKG K-240

 

4. AKG K 142 HD

 

5. AKG K99

 

 

Greetings,

Can someone else PLEASE comment on Ath M50's sound isolation; how would they hold up in a live djing/loud environment with there sound isolation?

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Can someone else PLEASE comment on Ath M50's sound isolation; how would they hold up in a live djing/loud environment with there sound isolation?

I answered you earlier... but to reiterate: they'll be fine, though there are better options out there. Getting some spare Shure 840 pads will offer better isolation and comfort (and it's not a bad idea to have spare pads anyways). 

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Originally Posted by Armaegis 

I answered you earlier... but to reiterate: they'll be fine, though there are better options out there. Getting some spare Shure 840 pads will offer better isolation and comfort (and it's not a bad idea to have spare pads anyways). 

Okay, thanks man
 

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Originally Posted by roBernd 

Get the K242HD instead, worth every penny in price difference. A great alrounder + comfortable as hell, especially compared to the K142's comfort.

 

I'm a little confused. Are these still in production?

I should be the same as the K240... I think the K241 and 242 numbering is just a regional/country thing.

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Originally Posted by Armaegis 

I answered you earlier... but to reiterate: they'll be fine, though there are better options out there. Getting some spare Shure 840 pads will offer better isolation and comfort (and it's not a bad idea to have spare pads anyways). 

How would they(shure 840) perform comfortwise against the A700? I've read some complaints about comfort with the shure's

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Originally Posted by jhelsas 

How would they(shure 840) perform comfortwise against the A700? I've read some complaints about comfort with the shure's

Armaegis was talking about using the Shure 840 pads on the M50.  The 840 pads are very soft - one of the most comfortable I've used.

Comparing the A700 directly with the Shure 840 (comparing the two cans) - the A700 is definitely more comfortable because of it's design.  SQ wise, I much preferred the Shures.  And FTR I found the Shures supremely comfortable - just a little heavy.  The problem is that with the 840's most people either love or hate the comfort.  You're best to try them first if you are considering the 840's.