[12many]

Ok, I have the HD598.  I like them but tried the B&W P7 (on ear ($400)) and it was a more fun listen with more base, energy and active sound.  I plan on buying a headphone that complements the HD598 for different types of music.  
 
I am leaning toward the X2's based on my reading.  They are about $300, maybe less if I can catch a sale. 
 
If I am going to drop $300 on the X2's what do you recommend that is at or under $400?  Any support for why it is better would also be great.  
 
Only criteria is that the phones be
1) Over the Ear
2) open or closed, but I think I prefer open
3) portability does not matter.  I listen only at home and am stationary. 
4) source is iphone 6 256 kbps but am fine with upgrading to an DAC/amp in a couple months and ripping some music off my CD's in a lossless format. 
 
Thanks. 

 

[gibby]

Just bumping this for you since I am interested too.  I bought the X2 recently and wonder if they are better than another HP in the same price range or even a couple hundred bucks more.

 

[canthearyou]

The Hifiman-HE400i. But for it to truly shine you'll need an amp.

 

[gibby]

In case you missed it.  They are on sale at Amazon for $199 for the next 5 hours.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-X2-27-Fidelio-Headphones/dp/B00O2Y2MZG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450146379&sr=8-3&keywords=x2

 

[JOEYBUCKETS]

Just got my X2 about have hour ago... Let me tell you these blow away the HD598.. The X2 are built like a tank.... feel much heaver then the hd598.... enjoying them!!!