Haven't had a chance to listen to an ortho, so im curious on how you guys rate the HE400 soundstage. (he said that probably cause of the bulky magnets in the air cavity)
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I would follow the suggestions and go with something different like the HE-400 as people said. It should have that soundstage as well as extra punch for gaming. I haven't tried them yet but I was seriously considering the HD650's and HE-400's recently and I'm still leaning towards the 400 despite not having tried them yet.
HD 598 have been my go to headphone for a year. HD 650 is coming in the mail today. I've also got an order in for an Asgard 2, so I'm going to reserve judgement on the 650 until I get that.
OP, if its soundstage you're looking for, the AKG Q701 is incredible from that standpoint. It lacks the bass I want and, at least with my current amping solutions, the vocals seem a little recessed. But for soundstage and acoustic/classical music, it is very good.

HD 598 have been my go to headphone for a year. HD 650 is coming in the mail today. I've also got an order in for an Asgard 2, so I'm going to reserve judgement on the 650 until I get that.
OP, if its soundstage you're looking for, the AKG Q701 is incredible from that standpoint. It lacks the bass I want and, at least with my current amping solutions, the vocals seem a little recessed. But for soundstage and acoustic/classical music, it is very good.
Hey Shinndigg, i'd be interested to see your in-depth review of your new 650 vs your current 598. consider you currently have the 598 as well. i am not going to go with the AKG701 route because 598 is about as bright and forward as i want to go. i have a very sensitive hearing, and the 598 is about as bright as i would like. i am looking for a warmer can for my next upgrade to compliment my 598. hence the 650. i am just really mostly curious on the soundstage, how much soundstage will i sacrifice.
let me know. :)
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