There are certainly MANY good headphones out there, the Sennheiser HD800 being at the forefront. I have heard them being driven by the Leben CX-300xs. Its a bit pricy and because of that, I settled for a bargain AKG K701's which I think are just as good.

The STAX are way expensive, especially if you are comparing the same category, top brand top model against another. If so, then you must also try the ULTRASONE Edition 8 & EDITION 10 models, since you are parting with so much money for a pair of "cans".

I would not doubt the final choice would still be up there as these are the very top marques and I would attribute the decision to personal taste, comfort and choice.

Do share your review once you have your choice as its always good to learn and read about your experience.

Happy hunting!

Cheers!

Last edited by JSCC; 2012-03-24 22:11.
Meridian 504FM, 808.3, 800v4 DAX, DSP8kSL, Sooloos C15 + Twinstores (3TB x 2).
Dr. Feickert Twin DFA Turntable, TriPlanar MkVII Tonearm,
Miyajima Shilabe Cartridge, Lehmann BC Decade Phono Stage.
Oppo BDP83se NuForce Edition. AKG K701 Headphones.
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