Thanks a lot! Sounds excellent :O It's such a huge upgrade from my Q40's

Wow, first impression... Huge bass! 70mm drivers are massive. Anybody (preferably a basshead) have any recommended tracks to give these bad boys a test?

I was looking into purchasing a pair of these, the customization is awesome and when I want bass I don't have to throw on my Q40's

From what I hear, the XB1000's are also excellent, but I still stand with the Q40+E11 combo

Quote: Exactly, his little brother would love them and he would never even know :P

Quote: I believe this is the best course of action my friend. And I also agree with what Mal said..

I mainly use my HD598s but when I want bass I throw on my Q40's.

My Q40's and E11 are an amazing combo, quick response,  highs and mids are just fine for my needs and the bass is great, physical impact is Definitely there but I haven't experienced many other 'phones

Quote: These are the headphones that I would recommend, my Q40's are amazing for my bass needs. Shakes my brain.

Quote: I plan on purchasing the e17 in the near future for sure, I had already purchased the e11 to amp my Q40's but I don't have a dac. So the e17 is definitely my next purchase

I also own the Q40's and I was told that the HD598's lacked bass big time, but when I received my pair I was honestly surprised at their bass. No where near the Q40 but it was there, for an open can design I'm shocked. Also, that was a good read. +1

Quote: One of the most beautiful break action I've seen in awhile 

FiiO E11 -> Sennheiser HD598 -> M-Audio Q40. I absolutely love the soundstage in the Senns, been listening to flac since I've got them. First step into hifi accomplished.

This thread, is a good thread. two Sig Sauer Mosquito's Taurus .40 Pistol Savage 30-6 Smith & Wesson .22 about 40 years old   I was looking into purchasing the Saiga 12g, but the local store ran out right before my paycheck :(

Does anybody know of a hard carrying case for these headphones? I have a pelican case but.. That's a little extreme haha.

So is it worth it? I don't think so after that comment

Quote: Is this device going to make them sound better than the FiiO E11? If so, I may have to purchase it

Quote: Yeah I saw that last night when it happened and I'm just going to the local audio store today to buy a replacement

Quote: Now that is an idea I like, I just don't have room for a desktop amp at the moment.. Maybe I'll build a shelf

Quote: Ha, that's a really good way to see it. Good outlook right there 

On my external I have a little above 90k and on my pc just above 1k. I like music. A lot.

Just my luck, I bent the 3.5mm on the 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter. Lol. 

Quote: Yeah a Black 598 would be pretty good looking imo, I almost purchased the q701 instead of the Senn's but my friend suggested I get the Senn's instead. I'm glad I purchased them. I still want to purchase the AKGs though ha. 

Quote: I was listening to ATB in flac and I felt the floating as well.. It's just so impressive. I've had a grin ever since I put them on my head. Simply amazing! Quote: Wow, I did not expect that response from an owner of the Hd800s! I cannot wait to grow my audio setup, I'm excited...

They showed up yesterday and wow! I love them so much. I'm using the FiiO E11 to amp them. Their clarity is exactly what I wanted for my first step into the hifi world and Flacs are just so dreamy. I'm in love, they're so comfortable and light on my head. Any other headfi'ers love their 598s?