The HD598 are a solid choice. Comfort is good and sound, too. If they are your first high class cans I think you will like them a lot because they are good allrounders for most kind of music. And they are easy to drive, they even sound good with a stupid ipod. Can't do much wrong buying them...

Haven't heard any of the DAC/ amps you posted, but if you are looking for an amp that can drive the HD 600 go for the Icon HDP ( DAC, S/PDIF DAC, headphone-amp + preamp out). It's great value for money and I think you won't regret it. Needs some time to burn in, but the sound is just amazing. I...

I must admit that I didn't like the PL50 for quite  a long time. They sounded "flat" for me, good details with too few bass. But now I think they just sound natural and really have a pure tone reproduction. In my opinion they are not "forgiving" so easy like other low-end in-ears do, I mean it's...

Thanks man! Didn't see it yet  . Maybe worth a buy.

Hi,   anyone out there who could test both headphones and could make a comparison of both regarding sound ?   Thanks!