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!!
128x128b_limo
Senns are excellent phones; I've been using a pair of 600s for the past 15 years and they are sonically satisfying and comfortable. If you can find a good pair of used 600s or 650s you might want to consider.
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!
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.
Nonoise
Agree with this. Another reason to audition is comfort. I have never been able to use over the ear phones for any length of time, max out at about 30 mins. What does work for me are in ear monitors. Their sound can be quite good also.
Thanks everyone! That was the second time beyer T70 came up. I'll look into those more, and also some HiFiMans, and sennheiser 600/650's.

Next question; how do you tell a headphones "sensitivity" rating? Lower ohm's more sensitive?