Headphone recommendation

[RGA]

Firstly, I would not let people side-track or try to subvert the Senn 580 and 600 by attacking a different inferior model in the 500.

another poster mentions that the Sony is used is the standard for the recording industry - in fact Sennheiser is used in most classical recording studios for use with primarily acoustic instruments. And Sennheiser is generally considered the most comfortable by most forumites. They are open air designs making them less useful for portable users because outsiders can hear what you hear...but so are the Grados.

The 60 is a nice entry level can and would be my pick at that price point no question of it - if you can get used to the comfort. The Sony MDR 750 I have was one of Sony's best models and presumably they have something similar today. Mine are all leather with a very nice adjustable expanding wrap - they have lasted now about 13 years --- their drawback is they got hot after a while.

The Senn 580 and 600 are very close but the 580 is probably the better value.

[WmAx]

The Sony MDR 750 I have was one of Sony's best models and presumably they have something similar today.

I believe the closest headphone today would probably be the Sony MDR-CD900ST. I don't know what qualifies 'best'..... 'best' in what specific regard? Price range? A particular use(please specify the use)? The MDR-CD3000 and MDR-R10 were available 10-15 years ago, too. Some consider these to be particularly good headphones, though considerably above the price range of the MDR-750 and CD900ST. Just wondering specifically what you mean, it seems like an open comment.

The Senn 580 and 600 are very close but the 580 is probably the better value

I confirm your statement. I remember Senheisser stating they are almost the same headphone, the HD-600 basicly being a refined version, specifically on some of the materials used on the headband/frame.

-Chris

[Woochifer]

Firstly, I would not let people side-track or try to subvert the Senn 580 and 600 by attacking a different inferior model in the 500.

Where do you see sidetracking or subverting the 580 and 600 by anyone on this thread? (Since I'm the only who's discussed the 500, it's pretty clear that you intended that statement towards me; hiding behind a rhetorical statement like "I would not let people side-track or try to subvert" is a disappointing way of trying to impugn by inneuendo) The HD500 IMO is about as lousy a product from a reputable company as I've seen anywhere in audio. It's still available, and someone who sees all the acclaim for the higher priced 570, 580, and 600 models might assume that the 500 must be as good at its $90 price point as the others are at their price points when that clearly is not the case. So, how does this translate into some kind of backhanded attack on the 580 and 600?