As the title states, I just got a pair of 598s on friday. After a day of burning in and listening to them I am absolutely in love. The sound is exceptional. The sound signature is just right (I love the amount of bass, not too much but very tight and punchy.) and they just look amazing. Everything about these guys is exactly what I want from a headphones except one huge thing.
They are open. I knew they were open when I ordered them but thought that after all of the reviews that I had to give em a try. I now have only a week left to return em.
The majority of their useis going to be inside, alone, in isolation - so open headphones aren't a problem then. It's the fact that they offer no flexibility. I have to take the bus a couple times a week, and I like working in the library when I have an important test, but I know that these cans won't last a minute in a library or on a bus. Also I would like the flexibility to take them on a plane.
I have a pair of Vmoda in-ear headphones that I could use for those situations, but then I feel like the 598s are a waste.
So my question; Do I keep the 598s and just bite the bullet when I go out in public (where I am realistically going to be doing just as much listening as I would alone at home) or is there a closed alternative that would offer a similar signature while also being sexy as hell?
I know sound quality is the most important but looks really do matter, I don't want to go out in public with a pair of oversized nasty lookin' cans.
I have ~$200 to work with if I am going to replace the 598s. Please help people, I don't know what to do!
Thanks all,
Jared
Some extra information about my situation;
I listen to alt rock, indie, acoustic, classical, jazz, blues, and classic rock.
I do NOT use an amp of any kind. I use just my phone, iPod or computer as a source.
Edited by Jgott44 - 12/26/11 at 9:12pm
