Most you guys are into gaming, I am into music. I can't believe the STX still sells for $150.00 plus! I enjoy my headphones in my mustang now.

I wish to upgrade from my HD 428 Sennheiser cans. Are the HD598's that much better?

I got the new HD428 Sennheiser and they still are breaking in after 70 hrs playing time, the bass is getting better as well with no headphone amp.

I have the new HD428 cans and use the EQ in my Asus Xonar audio center or my Foobar 2000 eq. My cans are still breaking in so it's really crazy enjoyable!

Well, you may consider the Sennheiser HD 428 "Over the Ear", 32ohm impedance which I use with my BlackBerry 8220 phone driving 20 miles to work 4 days a week. After 50 hrs. burn-in I am very happy,Cheers!

Mark Knophler, Bill Frizell.

Oh yea, I have the new HD 428's and am happy with my Yamaha HT receiver amp.

I recently got the HD 428 cans and after break in I am very happy at the lightweight and neutral cans. Good bass thru my 8220 Blackberry, the 32 ohm impedance allows me to listen for 3 hrs on half battery!

I was recently given the new HD428 cans by Sennheiser and after they have 30 hrs playing time I am surprized, as they are good for many different genre with neutral but bass influenced. Just sayin, for $100 vs $1000 I'd not spend more.

Good question, I'm not hip to the beats. I have used Media Monkey, it's a good player, I like Foobar 2000 for it's simplicity.  Sorry I could not help you more.

I'm a new headphone junkie, I have the new HD428's and this review makes me want to upgrade soon, soon as my wallet fattens. I am  experimenting with my can's connected to my Asus sound card directly to hear the wolfson dac's vs the Yamaha's burr-brown. Fun for sure, so many variables from...

Nice review, I was given a pair for Christmas and after 32 hrs of break-in, I am very pleased. These 32 ohm cans do well with my 8220 Blackberry Flip. Neutral with good bass. I will soon get a dac/amp to further investigate these new HD cans. Regards, Alan in sunny Seadrift

What player are you using? Foobar has a great eq. More info on your rig?

Dude, that price is great! I recently got the Sennheiser 428 HD cans as a gift, I'm tryin to find your Shure cans right now.

Ok, I am new to headphones and received a gift of the 428's and after 30 hrs of break-in they sound neutral with a good sound stage so what do other owners think?