[fuzion]

Yeah, I will most likely pick up both hd800 and the audio technica if they show up on classifieds.

 

[TrumpOrMonkey]

The most comfortable headphones I've tried are the HD598SE, basically comfortable enough that you can forget they are on your head. If you want something a bit higher end, look at the Hifiman Arya, and although I have personally never tried it before, I've heard great things about the Meze Empyrean comfort wise.

 

[fuzion]

The most comfortable headphones I've tried are the HD598SE, basically comfortable enough that you can forget they are on your head. If you want something a bit higher end, look at the Hifiman Arya, and although I have personally never tried it before, I've heard great things about the Meze Empyrean comfort wise.

I have a hd595 lying around somewhere, is the hd598se any different?

 

[InvisibleInk]

So no good store in norcal to try them both to compare? Guess I'll have to get them both if they show up on classified.

Sennheiser has a store in SF

Whatever you buy, make sure it is compatible with ZMF suede pads. I have those on my T60rp and my HD58X, and plan on getting a pair for my Elegia soon.

 

[TrumpOrMonkey]

I have a hd595 lying around somewhere, is the hd598se any different?

I haven't tried the HD595, but I wouldn't imagine they'd be much different since the design looks pretty much the same. But yeah, I just found those headphones supremely comfortable. They're not the last word in sound quality, but I use mine as a daily driver because they get the job done for regular computer usage and prefer to pull out my better headphones for listening sessions.

 

[bclark8923]

ZMF Headphones

 

[fuzion]

Which zmf?

 

[udd3n]

Philips Fidelio X1/2/3 are really comfortable headphones. I really liked the AQ Nighthawk when I had it as well.