[Jarzombek56]

The headphones I have been looking at are Sennheiser HD 598. My budget tops out at about $250. I listen to all genres except for classical, and the music I will be listening to will be out of an iPhone. The adapter on the 598s is kind of sketchy to me since it makes the jack massive and bulky. I will be listening to the headphones in my room so the whole open/closed thing isn't a deal breaker for me. I'm looking for a headphone that can deliver bass, but doesn't mud the sound like Beats tend to do, has very good trebles as well. I'm not by any means an audiophile, but music is a very substantial part of my life. Again, since I will almost exclusively be listening to these in my room, looks of the headphones aren't a big deal at all. Any advice that can be given will be appreciated, thanks!

 

[proton007]

Good option, I wouldn't hold anything against the HD598. For more information you can check the frequency response to give you a general idea about how they'll sound.

 

[drtturnip]

You may want to look elsewhere. The 598 excels at classical and has a very good sound stage but falls a little short for rock or bass heavy music. Some people find them boring and you will probably find the adapter a pain at some point. Look here for some ideas.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide

 

[PurpleAngel]

Senn HD598 are on the high side right now, sometime around Sept. Oct. Nov. they could be as much as $60 cheaper.
Save a few dollars, get some Samson SR850 and add Velour ear pads, total should be under $100.

 

[Chinafbi]

You can try to get the denon d2000 at J&R or ElectronicsExpo for around 200.  It is comparable or a little better than the hd598.  Plus it comes 3.5mm standard headphone jack and you don't have to use the heavy bulky adapter like on the hd598.   Also, if there are noises around you, then the denon will give even better sound because it blocks out most of the noises.

 

[KG Jag]

The Denon D2000 is much better for bass/sub bass than the HD 598.  So is the Ultrasone Pro 750 if you like a bright can.