[Adam2211]

I was possibly looking to get one of these for use with my iPod video 5th gen and laptop. I will also be using them with my Fiio E17

I listen to a variety of music but mainly indie rock.

Which ones would you recommend?

Thanks

 

[XxDobermanxX]

HD 598 hands down

 

[Trunks159]

Ma900!! Much better than the k701 and sr225i. They're also the most comfortable cans in the world!!!

Don't know about the hd598 though.

Here's a comparison:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/629385/ma900-review-the-hd598-killer/0_50

Plus vs ad900x:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/654161/review-comparison-ath-ad900x-vs-mdr-ma900-its-over-900/0_50

 

[GREQ]

All of those headphones are open or semi-open designs - will you use the ipod outdoors with these headphones? 
If so, you should look for a closed-back.

 

[Adam2211]

No i will be using these indoors only.

I can't help thinking that the akg's being £150 more than the sennheisers means that they should be better. Can you confirm you have heard both and still prefer the hd 598's?

Thanks for the response

 

[GREQ]

Between the Senn and AKG that's a tough choice. Both great headphones.
On amazon the price difference is £35 - £205 vs £169 - not sure where you found that price difference.

 

[Adam2211]

Oh ok i hadn't looked on amazon. On the akg website the price quoted is £350. Seems like they have dropped the price alot

 

[Adam2211]

Oh my bad i was meant to say Q701 not K. My mistake.
Does that make a difference?

 

[GREQ]

Quote:

Oh my bad i was meant to say Q701 not K. My mistake.
Does that make a difference?

They measure almost identically, but the biggest difference is THD - the Q701 is basically identical to the K701 but they've tweaked an already brilliant driver near to it's own perfection. 
Some say there's a difference in the sound, and others just agree it's a marketing gimmick and a few tweaks.  
 
I'd say if you chose the AKG, go for the K701. The Q probably isn't worth the price. 
But if you can, compare it to the Sennheiser in a shop - two quite different headphones to consider.