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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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hillbilly559
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I use two headphones that compliment each other-AKG 702's, and Hifiman HE400's. The AKG's are very comfortable with a fantastic soundstage. They're a just a little light in low end, but plenty enough for the jazz I listen to. They're more front-row imho.

The Hifiman HE-400's are planar magnetic, and are like having Magnepan 1.7's on your ears, but with a clean bass that leaves you yearning for nothing further.

I run both with a Little Dot MkIII tube amp with great results. Head-fi.org is where I was enlightened on everything "headphones", including a guide for tube rolling on the Little Dot.

The Little Dot can be had for $200, Akg's for $200-$250, and the Hifiman for $400.

Again it's all personal preference, and audition is best.
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