Would the MX1 in 600 ohm mode be able to adequately power the Beyer DT990 Premium 600 ohms? Also, where is the jumper on/in the MX1? Cheers, csm

Should the CAL!'s build quality worry me at all?

http://www.audiocubes.com/product_info.php?products_id=3050 I'm being offered that set + $25 for my AD700s. The AD700s are WAY too big for my below average head. How are these headphones? I didn't find anything about them on the Web, so hopefully someone here knows something. Cheers.

Great. Looking forward to them.

Yes, good to hear. I have an amp too, so everything is good to go. I found a LNIB pair on the forums for $110, I am very excited.

Right, but for the price I'm happy with them... I decided to buy the AD700's. 

I realize the AD700s are overrated but for $90 they do seem to be the best for the price.

I'm being told 598's are better all arounders but that I'll enjoy both. I'll get whichever is cheapest. Sounds good? Leaning towards the 598's because they have less issues.

I see. So... basically, the decision remains HD598's or the AD900's... I've heard BAD things about the AD900's soundstage, although both seem pretty easy to drive... we'll see. Both are good options.

The Xonar DG's amp does 150. Thanks man.

I'm wondering if there's anything better than the Senn 598s for soundstage/direction/mids/a little bass for ~$200. Not overwhelming bass though. AD700 AD900 HD558 HD598 SR850 ???

I doubt I'd buy a second pair in the future, as far as I can see, budget-wise, it can't happen. So... if the HD598's are THAT good... how are HD558's? Any other good alternatives? AD900's also lack in bass then? Too bad. I'm off to bed, but my absolute high end is $200. No more than that for the...

How are the AD900's? The AD700's are $90 new and the HD598's are double that price new and $140 used.

I'm sure that both cans would suffice in terms of comfort. My question is which sounds better and slightly more importantly, which is better for gaming (directional, soundstage). It's clear to me that the Audio Technica open cans will be more comfortable but the 598s are good enough.

I just need accurate bass. HD598's hands down? Gotcha, cheers.

I've narrowed it down to these two cans. Usage will be mostly gaming, some rock/pop, and I'd like great mids, a good soundstage, and adequate bass. Should be comfortable but not necessarily the be-all-end-all of comfort. Cheers, csm

Okay, so what cans are there for that range how I described them?

Hey... First of all the headband cracking issue was fixed yes? Second, are there any cans better for gaming and rock/pop (good mids, some bass) for this price range? (~$140 used, ~$180 new)

And to clarify the amp works with the FP too right?

Sure. I'll be sending it over with a friend since I'm in the Middle East right now so it might be quite a while, but I'll also post pics in OCN.

Right, but the AD700 is butt-ugly and from what I read has bad mids and bass. Just so you know I have no speaker system so I need a good all-arounder.. 598's seem to be the best. Plus they look SEXY.

What exactly do you mean by a little weird? 

Quote: Looks good for ~$10. Thanks.So I think I'll splurge for the HD598's. The band cracking was fixed, right?    

  Quote: Yeah... they look GREAT. They're ~$145 used shipped. I've just heard so many bad things about the 440's that I've been scared away. The Sennheisers seem like they'd be great, with adequate bass, good mids, and a good soundstage. I'm willing to shell out the premium if it's...

Sorry to double-post, but how are the Sennheiser 555's for gaming and music?