But since you said you wanted "perfect". If you want to pop your headphone cherry, go buy a $20 pair and there its popped.      

Sony Qualia 010  

Don't get open headphones - won't be able to listen to them without pissing the people around you off. Get something you thing looks good and has decent isolation. But most importantly wear something that you like, don't be insecure and wear some headphone because its the trend. Bottom line: You...

I don't think there is a way to buy them.  

Yea they don't touch the ears.  

Quote: Yes, the pads touch the area around the ears.  

I can concur that the V6/7506 have sharp highs, so sharp in fact that I'm pretty sure I am now deaf at Fqs greater thank 18k because of them. My sister tried them on for the first time and afterwards she said her ears were ringing.  

Those will do. Since you already have the amp, all you need is the headphones and you're all set. I'd suggest the HD600 or HD650. Read the comparions to decide which would suit you better, but both of them are very good all rounders.

Get a used HD600 for $200 and spend the rest on a bang for your buck amp.

If the item hasn't shipped yet, call your credit card company and tell them to charge back.  

Quote: The Z1k and ZX700 have totally different drivers. You know where to buy Z1k drivers?  

You can't go by specs. Also Able Planet and Bose are not  audiophile brands. You're in the wrong forum.        

I have the HD595 and I really enjoy it. I upgraded from the Sony MDR-F1 and I would say the HD595 is the superior headphone in terms of detail but soundstage is not as vast as my F1.

Quote: You could have saved your $$$$ and bought a dedicated headphone amp and use your STX as DAC. The STX as DAC is very good.    

Sony MDR-Z1000