Hey all,   I have never posted here before because normally I can find answers to my questions in other threads hehehe But I can't seem to find a solution to my current problem. I will try to be as specific as possible (please, keep in mind I am no audio specialist by any means and I am...

Hello guys,   big fan of this forum here, I've reading for days on different headphones and decided to go with the HD 598 on my iPod Classic - first "real" headphones. I will make my entire collection lossless format so hopefuly I'll be able to really enjoy music. Have a question - what...

Hey Head-Fi'ers You see, I recently bought some Sony MDR 1R's that sound pretty darn good. If I had any complaints, they would be with the soundstage and comfort but overall they're some pretty good cans. Now I'm looking for something to complement them, so I've found some open cans that should...

Hello, guys! I'm new here at head-fi and I don't know much about choosing the right equipment.   Here in Brazil is difficult to find a place with a whole bunch of headphones to test before buying, so I need your help choosing a new IEM.   I already own a pair of Sennheiser's HD 598, and...

Hi All,   I'm new here, looking to buy a pair of good headphones, considering primarily the ones listed above. There's lots of discussion out there comparing these and discussing which ones need a headphone amp more than others and how they compare with or without amping. I'm planning on...

Hello Head-Fi,   I am new to this community, and I'm looking forward to making my first big headphone purchase.   As a quick gear history, I owned a pair of MDR-V6s for about 5 years, and then replaced those with Grado sr80i's that are still running strong, which will be my portable...

Hi Guys,   I am keen to buy some over the ear headphones. I just find them so much more comfy. I however, lack the knowledge to make an informed decision, but do not want to walk into an apple store and walk back out with a pair of Bose or Beats.   What I need is something that works...

Hey guys! So basically, I am in need of a new set of cans. I am currently using the HD598, but when ever I need to listen to music quietly, play games with my friends without THEM hearing what my HD598 are saying, or even take them outside of home, I cant use them. So I need a new set of...

Basically the title says it all. I have the headphones and the soundcard already, im thinking about buying the Fiio E11 to really crank up the bass. I was rather disappointed with the lows on these headphones (just got them today) but any who, Im not really an audiophile and no audio expert...

I've been lurking head-fi for quite a while, and the forum quite influenced me on my last pickup of IEM's (GR07's) and I've decided to make an account And now, I've decided on getting a full-sized pair, and I'm currently looking at the Senn HD598's Would these be a great pickup, or are there...

hey guys... i know headphones and IEM's are two different kind of setups when its up to critical listening... I have a pair of westone 4's and i thought of upgrading it to a full size headphone recently... so initially i decided to pick 3 out em... Sennheiser HD600 , HD598 , HD600......  but i...

I am playing on the idea of giving my GF my Sennheiser HD598's as she is after good headphones.   What would you guys consider a worthwhile step up from the Sennheiser HD598's?    All i really do is play a lot of games (competitively, i.e. BF3) and listen to just about every type of...

Hey guys,   looks like a great community and full of music passionate ! Sorry for my english I'm French, I'll try to do my best !   So I am looking for a new pair of headphones to use them at Home.   I am already using my Sennheiser HD 25-II when going outside, I ****** love them ...

Am looking for a pair of open headphones for use with my iPod and Laptop. Can anyone let me know which are the best between the three I have mentioned? I will use the Fiio E17 with them. Any other suggestions below £200 would also be helpful. Thanks

I own 598s and recently received a Mistral HP-609 Amp as a present, I'm not sure how much of a difference it will make and I don't have any sound card or DAC at the moment, which I'm aware will be more of an improvement, so was wondering if anyone could tell what sounds best of these courses of...

Hey Everybody,   I've been looking for a good new Headphone or Headset because my old PC360 is kinda dead after about 3 years (sometimes it only got sound on one side and the cable is also kinda curling up).   So far I know that the HD598 caused my ears to become very itchy so that one...

It would be interesting for everyone to list their THREE most comfortable cans they've ever worn.... BarryT

Fairly new to the world, I've had mainstream head phones and ear buds, some ultimate ears, some fischers, nothing fantastic honestly. I'm looking for a pair of over the ears, and I've narrowed it down to these two simply because of how cheap I can get them. The Denons are 140, and the...

AKG Q701 or the Sennheiser HD 598 that is what I have been debating lately. I have a lot of experience with HI FI grade headphones, I own a pair of Bose In ear headphones right now and its time to upgrade to over the ear. I will be using the headphones for my home set up. will be running a...

So I've been lurking on this site for about a two years, and you guys helped me make my first jump into head-fi (my ears say thanks, but my brain and wallet don't, haha). I purchased Klipsch Image S4's a couple of summers ago and I've been pretty pleased with them.  Now, I am looking to get a...

Hey,   So I just got my HD 598 today. While listening to several songs on them, there has been a kind of quick flickering where the song quality kinda flickers for a half second. It has happened a couple of times with both plugged into my computer and my e11. I hadn't noticed this with my...

Have a pair of recabled (recently released oyaide cable) sennheiser 598 headphones with a nuforce udac2. Sounds pretty damn nice but I think I can do better. The bass improved (tighter more controlled) with the recable, but i feel like im still missing something. Clarity better imaging maybe? Or...

Hello,   I own for some time now a pair of HD 598. They are awesome headphones and I am really happy with those. A friend of mine brought HD 518. After testing 518 and 598 using FiiO E17 as an amp & dac I really have a big question:   Are they 99.5% the same? I noticed REALLY small...

I did post in the sticky before you flame me, I am in desperate need of a new pair of headphones I'll delete this thread asap I promise.     Looking to pick up a pair of headphones and amp So far i've looked into 598's, ATH- m50's, ATH A900x's,ATH  A900's, SRH840's, DT 990's and DT 770's...

I'm looking for my first pair of good over-the-ear headphones for rock music. The bands I listen to are Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Arctic Monkeys, Them Crooked Vultures, Cage the Elephant, etc. The max price I will go is $250. As terrible as it sounds, the looks of the...