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Sennheiser HD 569 vs 579 vs 599 vs ??

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#1 ·
Hello all.

Looking at getting myself an actual good pair of headphones. Anywhere between $0-$350.

I currently am using a speaker setup, which is plenty sufficient for home use, but I would like a pair of cans that I can take to the office, road trips, and other.
My IEM of choice right now is the Sennheiser IE80s. I enjoy my bass and treble, and I like these because the sound is not fatiguing after several hours of use. That being said, being IEMs, my ears do get sore after several hours. I have always enjoyed using headphones, but I have not had a decent pair before.

So, I guess this is what I am looking for:
  • Solid bass response, not overly boomy, but definitely needs to be there.
  • Solid treble response, but nothing that will be too fatiguing (why I am leaning more towards sennheiser)
  • Mids that won't be fatiguing.
  • Comfortable, 4-6 hours of use at a time.
  • Minimal sound bleed, I am going to use these at the office, so if I go with open back, I don't want to disturb co workers.
  • Preference towards lower impedance (will be using my phone, Galaxy S4), but if I need an amp, that will be a non-issue.
I listen to wide variety of music. As of late, lots of Drum N' Bass, Reggaeton, Classic Rock, Classic Country,

So, as for the headphone listed in the title, this is my reasoning for the 3 above:
- HD 569: Closed back, so in theory, better bass response.
- HD 579: According to this review, the reviewer stated "if you want something meatier, consider the HD 579". However, I have no idea what "meatier" means. Also, on reddit, some people believe that the 579s are just a black/gray version of the 599s.
- HD 599: According to this review (again), the reviewer stated that these have more bass then the 569s (which seems backwards to me, since these are open back). Also, according to this review, he states that the 599's have a tad more bass and treble than the 579.

My review samples are fairly limited, as the sources above are the only real reviews I can find.

I am looking for opinions on the above 3 headphones, based on the information I provided. Also, I am looking for suggestions of other headphones to consider. Also, if you all need more information, please let me know. I do not have the ability to try any of these out in person, as the nearest headphone shop is a 4 hour drive 1 way.

Anyways, thanks in advanced, and any help is greatly appreciated.
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I was considering it, but I didn't want to "wall-of-text".. Ah well I shall give it a shot.
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