Thanks for the advice. I will probably check out the 598s after the holidays!

Thanks for the comments. I have fiddled around with the ribbon but just can't get the A900X to be comfortable, without the ribbon I find the wings are too weak to support the headphones and they slide down my ears.   Open-back headphones and leaking sound out are not a problem at home or in my...

Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations on what to get to replace my Audio-Technica ATH-A900X. I absolutely loved their sound but even after using a ribbon to secure the "wings" I could never get them to fit comfortably - felt heavy, a bit too much pressure on the sides of my face/jaw.   I...

Hi everyone, I've reading reviews here for a while and thought I'd drop in to say hello.   Mainly listen to jazz, as well as a range of alt-country/indie/rock (ex: Wilco, Lyle Lovett, Radiohead, the White Stripes, Neil Young). Files are mostly high-bitrate AAC and some ALAC, served up by an...