Which headphones??


Okay, so I'm now leaning towards getting a nice headphone set-up. I am thinking that I'll probably get a couple pairs of headphones when It's all said and done because there just seems to be benefits and negatives about different designs.

Initially, I'd just like to use the headphone amp in my z dac. I am looking at a pair of sennheiser hd 598 new in box for $200 on c-list. These cans seem to get good reviews but I figure I'll want something with a closed design later on so that I can block out exterior sounds also.

I really want something with a great soundstage and imaging, I want it to sound as good as my stereo system, or close to it!

Thanks for your help with this one!!
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Showing 1 response by nonoise

Check out these sites:
http://headfonics.com/
http://www.head-fi.org/
http://headphonereviews.org/
http://www.headphoneinfo.com/
http://www.headphone.com/
I can't stress enough the need to try each and any headphone you plan on using as they are very particular and unique to each and every set of ears. No two will sound alike to any two people you care to mention. Listener bias is the only deciding factor. For starters, get yourself down to the local Guitar Center or someplace similar and really listen to their demos. If you really want to torture yourself, go to any high end audio show and give a listen to the really good cans and they'll ruin you for keeping your budget low.

I thought I'd heard everything until I listened to some Audize cans through a Eddie Current tube headphone amp and only then did I understand what Srajan over at 6moons talks about when he describes performers as "lit up from within" and his particular way of describing musical events. It was a hauntingly beautiful experience and saddens me to know I'll never hear it again until the next show.

Good luck.
Nonoise