Quote:   They are a very different type of cans. The HD 598 needs a bit better amplification (but not as much as the HD 6xx series and up), are open so that you can hear the environment and they can hear you, but this also causes the soundstage to be wide which is especially nice for...

For me they are a perfect fit around my ears, as if they used my head for their measurements  But even with very big ears the soft leather should provide good comfort and isolation.

I got these today at a local Apple reseller in the Netherlands.   My headphones history is open circumaural (Sennheiser HD 570, and red anniversary-edition HD 595) for many years, and got this one mostly for on the go / office listening. First impression after cranking up the volume was...

Got my HD 595 today. After some listening in stores I found this the best sounding and most comfortable, while still in my budget range. Bought it to replace my HD 570 which was almost falling apart after like 5 years of intensive use, almost everything that could tear has torn, already on my...