Will there ever be a "599"? A better 598 with a different color scheme? The time it takes for a new game console to come out is 6 years, what about new headphone models?

Do I need them both to give me the full effect with a Sennheiser 598 and akg 601? I don't understand the difference between the E7 and E9. The e9 is an amp but the E7 is a way to equalize more bass etc. and also works as an external soundcard, but you can't turn it's volume up like an amp...

Hmm, you guys convinced me to buy the 598 over the 595. I tried the 595 on today and they are comfortable. I read there is some difference between the comfort of both headphones though. I hope the 598 will do good with my taste in music and movies. Does the larger soundstage in the 598...

Are the more laid back mids in the 598 noticible to a headphone noob? The forward uppermids in the 598 do worry me.    Bigger soundstage, warmer, less ear piercing mids and more bass do sound very tempting on the 598. But more upfront and piercing highs are a disadvantage to me. I don’t...

Dear Head-fi'ers, I spend some time looking through similar posts on this subject on Head-fi, but I would love a more satisfying answer to reassure my doubts. Some say the 598 is better, some say it's not. -595 is much warmer and more smooth than the 598. -598 has a much brighter...