potterpastor
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Love the HD 598. A headphone amp will make it even better
You will also need a guitar amplifier to power the 598's on an iPhone or portable device. Not only that, but cord is insanely long on the Sennheiser 598. I would not want to lug that around in public
great sound and luxurious comfort over an extended period of time (both physically and in terms of ear fatigue) are really all that is important to me.
Momentum and HD558 fan here!
I have the foam modded HD558, so they are supposed to sound 98% like the HD598.
The HD598 wins hands down.
The closed-back momentums are way to forward in presentation for my tastes. I also experienced substantial ear fatigue after just a half hour audition.
Depends on your taste, the Momentums are more relaxed and laidback sounding withh deeper bass and a smoother treble, the HD25 II is more aggresive in sound with more treble and more bass kick.
Ok, so just two responses so far, but I'm leaning toward the 598s... sounds more like what I'm looking for in a stay at home, do it all headphone. Also, I just measure the height of my ears and they're 650mm, which sounds like it could potentially be a problem for the Momentum's small cups.
Of course, I could order both and just return the one I like least. But I don't want to splash out that much right now, even if I'd get it back soonish. And I hate returning stuff (I'm lazy). Well, I'll wait and see if more advice comes in. Anyone else? Any Momentum fans out there?
Likewise, any Denon or Beyerdynamic cans under $400 that can compete with the Senn 598s on fidelity AND comfort? I know nothing about those brands except the names, and that they make good stuff on the high end.
$225 plus tax w/free shipping for the HD 598 is starting to sound appealing...