[eth3rton]

Hello Head-Fi! 
 
I am looking for some help and suggestions. I am looking for the perfect headphones (for me) - currently own the Sennheiser HD598's. I love the sound that the 598's produce with the exception of the bass, or lack there of. I am powering them with a Aune T1 USB DAC/Amp with a stock tube in it at the moment. Tomorrow a 1966 Amperex Gold Pin PQ 7308/E88CC tube will be sitting in my mailbox. I read that this tube can make a huge difference in sound - particularly in the warmness & bass area. With that said, I don't think it is going to make that much difference in the 598's overall. I have read through many many threads and topics here on Head-Fi... I have come up with a short list but please contribute any and all opinions...
 

•    Philips Fidelio X1/28 

•    HiFiMan - HE-400 

•    Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro or non-Pro (what's the difference?)

 
•    Audio Technica ATH-AD700
 
 
So, my question is, recommend me some headphones for gaming, movies and some music? Primarily classic/rock when listening to music. I am not looking for anything along the lines of Beats, but I would like a little more bass than my 598's seem capable of. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 
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[Sam21]

X1 : fun sound with big soundstage
 
DT-880 : neutral with natural soundstage
 
AD-700 : same soundstage as the HD598 but with even less bass
 
HE-400 is in another tier
 
I recommend Either X1 or HE-400 because of their fun sound detail and soundstage overall.
 
Look into DT990 as well...

 

[eth3rton]

  HE-400 is in another tier

 
What do you mean by "another tier"? Price wise they are in the same ballpark. Are they a better headphone? Thanks!

 

[Sam21]

He-400 is a planar magnetic, planar magnetics have their own unique attributes. HE-400 used to be 400 bucks and now it has become cheaper. It is one of the headphones that I am planning to get. Notable features of this headphone : Fantastic and textured bass with a lot of detail...with soundstage similar to DT990's

 

[eth3rton]

Might have a chance to pick up a Denon AH-D5000 for $450. Thoughts on this headphone?

 

[eth3rton]

It was a no go on the Denon AH-D5000's. Leaning towards the HE-400's.