[DarkSleip]

Hello, I'm thinking of getting my dad new headphones, since his Beats Pro got stolen (he didn't know better, but he does like good sound). He is a bit older (40~) so he somewhat likes U-shaped signatures. He listens to nearly any music style, with a slight emphasis on rock and strayment from classical. We have a nice speaker rig, and he only uses a laptop as computer; so no desktop rigs for him. Other suggestions?

 

[MorbidToaster]

I didn't like the HE300 when I heard it at a recent meet.
 
The 598 is probably the best option out of those 3 considering though. I consider the 598 the best headphone under 250 USD for an all rounder.
 
There are a few problems with the HD 600. First of which being that it's harder to drive than the 598 by a long shot so if he goes straight from a laptop it won't sound as good (relative) to the 598. Some also consider it boring because it's fairly neutral.
 
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Hello, I'm thinking of getting my dad new headphones, since his Beats Pro got stolen (he didn't know better, but he does like good sound). He is a bit older (40~) so he somewhat likes U-shaped signatures. He listens to nearly any music style, with a slight emphasis on rock and strayment from classical. We have a nice speaker rig, and he only uses a laptop as computer; so no desktop rigs for him. Other suggestions?

 
 

 

[DarkSleip]

And why would you say the 598 are better? Soundstage? Detail? Sound signature?

 

[MorbidToaster]

Mainly soundstage and comfort. The 598 has amazing soundstage and are definitely a step above the HE300. 
 
The HE300's bass doesn't match up either, IMO. Neither are bass monsters though.
 
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And why would you say the 598 are better? Soundstage? Detail? Sound signature?