Quote:   Really!! You mean they will always be like this? Damn! I knew I should have bought the Sennheisser 558! I think I am used to the apple earphones, which pretty much only delivered mid-range. I hope it gets better with burn-in.   The iTunes EQ makes them sound a lot better...

Also, it seems that the vocals are drowned by the music. I am using the vocal-booster equalizer setting on iTunes to make it sound good. Has anyone noticed this? Will this get better with burn-in?

I didn't read that first. I blasted it at full volume. But that video has frequency range from 20hz-20khz. m50s can take 15hz - 28khz. I don't think that should be enough to damage my headphones. My headphones sound fine to me, but I have only used Apple earphones all my life! So I don't know if...

Hello,   I just got my new ATH-M50 limited edition. Now, I had heard that drivers need to open up and all. So I plugged it into my macbook and played it at full volume (both iTunes and mac) for about 5 mins. That's not it. After some time, I plugged it into my macbook again and played this...

I have gone through numerous reviews and I love the 558s!!! But I will be going to college soon and I don't think my roommates will like the sound leak. Specially because I will be using my headphones at night. So I will have to settle for m50 :(   Can anyone comment on the soundstage of...

I am apprehensive about 558s mainly because they aren't as portable and leak sound. But yes, comfort is a big issue.   Which of the two provide a more immersive experience? Which one is better for watching movies?

Hmmm. The 558 look good.   So I am down to Senn 558 and m50. Any more suggestion?

Have you tried Bose AE2? how do they compare with the m50?

Please help me choose between the three. I am not interested in mixing and stuff. I also won't be amping it or anything. I just want something for regular home use - music and movies.   I like listening to stuff like Fun., Flo Rida, David Guetta and Maroon 5 . Something like this...

Please help me choose between the three. I am not interested in mixing and stuff. I also won't be amping it or anything. I just want something for regular home use - music and movies.   I like listening to stuff like Fun. and Flo Rida. Something like this...