Alright, I'll look into those amps and see which one would work best.  Thanks for the advice.

Alright, so I did a bit of research on amps, and I was wondering if you think the Fireye mini amp would be decent.  The reason I noticed this amp above others is it's only forty bucks, not to mention it's really really small.  Also, I read that apparently the Q701s can sound harsh without an...

I see.  I'm not sure how influential the noise blocking in closed headphones will be in my decision, mostly because from what I researched the open ones have a more airy sound, which I like better.  Not to mention I typically use over the ear headphones in my room or in more quiet places...

Wow, thanks for the responses everyone.   I think I've narrowed it down to the following now:   - Sennheiser HD558/598   - AKG Q701   - NAD HP50   - Phillips X1   Also, I haven't really used an amp before, but would having one affect portability/usability at all?  Reason I ask is a...

  I kind of listen to a variety of music, but for the sake of simplicity I'd say prog rock, metal, and in general music that has a good amount of distortion/synth in it.  Granted I also listen to jazz, reggae, classical, etc. (almost everything that isn't country) though, so if possible I'd...

What do you think sounds better between the 598s and Urbanite XLs?

Hey guys, so after a few years my old pair of headphones ended up breaking, and I figured I'd get a new pair instead.  I'm fairly open to any brands/modules so long as they're over-ear, and my price range is anything under $300-350.  So far, these are the following headphones I've been looking...