[Beef Magnet]

Hi Everybody, I need a little expert advice:

I have around $200 - $250 to spend on a new pair of headphones, and am looking at the Sennheiser HD 595's or possibly the AKG K 701's (The AKG's are a stretch of the budget, but I could do it if it's worth it).

I've listened to the HD 595's and like them, but have nowhere to try out the AKG's. My main concern with the Sennheisers is that I have a pretty big melon (My old HD-240 developed cracks in the headband after a few years of use and I'd hate that to happen to the 595's).

I know there are lots of great headphones in that price range, and I don't want to start a holy war, but if anybody had any advice for me, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!

 

[vvanrij]

Beyer Dynamic, Ultrasone's, Grado's, Audio Technica, Stax, Denon etc.

 

[mmuse]

Depending on what kind of music you listen to the most. K701 is great for classical and new age w/ little bass. I don't have HD595, so no comment on it.

 

[1Time]

Welcome.

What sound card or other equipment will you be plugging these headphones into?

The HD595 can be loosened quite a bit by bending the metal part of the headband; so fit and comfort should not be a concern.

 

[QQQ]

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The HD595 can be loosened quite a bit by bending the metal part of the headband; so fit and comfort should not be a concern.

There's no metall in headband

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by QQQ /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's no metall in headband

lol... it's been a while since I owned it. Thanks

 

[krmathis]

Welcome to Head-Fi!

Tough choice. Depending on music taste the K701 may be it, or you may be better off checking out Sennheiser, Grado, ...

 

[Uncle Erik]

How about finding a used Sennheiser HD-600 for around $200? I greatly prefer it to the K-701 and the HD-595.