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post #1 of 7
1/1/12 at 9:59pm
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Another forum noob here.  I've been researching a set of cans for a new bedroom system I've recently put together.  This forum is been a great research tool. 

 

Based on what I've read here I'm strongly considering a set of Senn HD 598's.  I'll be using them with an NAD amp and CDP.  Jazz, blues, classical, and some rock.

 

Comments and/or advice is welcome but I'm mainly just checking in to say hey.  And thanks for a good forum.

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post #2 of 7
1/1/12 at 10:12pm

are you living with anybody or any roomates? if you are, then make sure that the sound leakage wont disturb them while you are using your headphone, otherwise get a closed headphone instead..

 

that setup good by the way

 

 

cheers,

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post #3 of 7
1/1/12 at 10:22pm
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Leakage won't be an issue since these will only be used in my "man cave".  The wife will be happy I'm not cranking up the speakers.

 

 

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post #4 of 7
1/1/12 at 11:09pm

I'd recommend the Beyer DT880 if you can get your hands on them and don't mind a slightly higher price. Great bright open cans.

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post #5 of 7
1/2/12 at 4:01am

HD598 is great for classical music and jazz... 

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post #6 of 7
1/2/12 at 5:25am

I'm going to commit some minor heresy here and say that the 598 is good but so are the higher end Beyers. In my opinion it's also a matter of personal taste and even fit.

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post #7 of 7
1/2/12 at 9:31am
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Yep, I'm still looking at the Beyers.  In fact, the DT880 (600 ohm) is still on my short list.  It's actually a choice between it or the Senn HD598.  Without the opportunity to audition one (on this system) it may come down to the flip of a coin.

 

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