Best open headphones

[IrshaadH]

I'm considering buying a pair of open-style headphones.  Right now I'm looking at either the sennheiser HD 558 and the Beyerdynamic DT 990.  Are there any other good models which I should consider?

 

Thanks

[theodoro]

Since the Beyer are higher ohm headphones i would suggest to look the new Philips X2. Between the DT990 & HD558 / HD598 i should say that the DT990 has a bit harsh treble. The sennheiser have a more relaxed sound and the HD598 are the most neutral and have the best soundstage, but some people believe that the bass of the HD598 is a bit weak (but clear)
What's the max budget by the way?

[A Bubble]

Too many OPs disappear from their own threads..

[FatEskimo97]

If you want the absolute best open-backed headphones, I'd say the LCD-3 or HE-6, but those are very expensive. We need to know your budget, and if you want to be getting an amp + DAC.

But between the ones you said, I'd go with the Senn's.

[IrshaadH]

Since the Beyer are higher ohm headphones i would suggest to look the new Philips X2. Between the DT990 & HD558 / HD598 i should say that the DT990 has a bit harsh treble. The sennheiser have a more relaxed sound and the HD598 are the most neutral and have the best soundstage, but some people believe that the bass of the HD598 is a bit weak (but clear)

What's the max budget by the way?

 

If you want the absolute best open-backed headphones, I'd say the LCD-3 or HE-6, but those are very expensive. We need to know your budget, and if you want to be getting an amp + DAC.

But between the ones you said, I'd go with the Senn's.

 

I'm basically looking for something better than entry-level, but not outright enthusiast.  I'm rocking a set of Bose QE15, but I really want something with a more pure sound and larger soundstage.  I'm looking forward to getting a good pair of open headphones during Black Friday next week and only really want to spend about 200 bucks.  If I need an amp+dac, I'll invest in it later on.