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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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marakanetz
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just recently decided to purchase Mytek 192 DAC-preamp-headphone amp with BeyerDynamic T70 closed headphones. This combo made me forget my speakers for already more than a week.
got the deal cut to $2k for both brand new components including all taxes from Moon Audio. having this combo you're guaranteed to hear only music and nothing or no one else!
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regardless of specifications and performance, headphones are way more individual sensitive than speakers.convenience, head size, shape, earshells it all matters to get a perfect headset. i get headaches and listening fatigue from overdefined HD580/HD600 bass. did not try hd650 as an example.
your best bet is either swapping them one after another by purchasing/selling or visit a good headphone shop or even audio festival to make up your decision.
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i tried them with consonance the tube unit and tried them with grado amp 10m tops while AKGs and T70 currently owned I can listen for good few hours.
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Audeze is good pick when you don't know about options for less money that will perform same or even better.

Check out the link bellow and check out all the options Drew offers through his website. He's A+ dealer.

I also disclaim to have no profit interest offering the link bellow.

http://www.moon-audio.com/headphones/kingsound-headphones.html
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