i am looking to get some headphones, i do not want to buy headphones more than once, i want to be 100% sure that i will get the best sound quality i can possibly get, i do not care how much they cost, because i do not want to buy headphones again for a loooong time but do not really want to pay...

Hi,   I recently started working at an office so I need headphones that are extremely comfortable.   I'm not a fan of closed-ear because over time it seems to get a bit hot and moist (gross). The office is quiet, so sound isolation isn't really an issue anyway.   I have always been a...

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Hi folks,   For months I have been using my Ultimate Ears UE700s, with much pleasure. I love the sound of these earbuds, extremely clear, detailed, and the bass has come in nicely after many hours of use.   Recently I have gotten the itch to purchase a new pair of full-sized cans. From...

I been a music lover for the last 20 years or so and had the sennheiser HD555 cans for as long as I can remember. I recently got a very good job and want to get a pretty good set up. I got a mac book pro and looking for a amp that could go well that, not interested in hooking it up to anything...

Hello, I am quite new here. Actually, this is my first post.   So recently I have started to get more interested in quality headphones, and kind of want to become an audiophile myself. But for now I actually know how any of these things work, and actually don't have much money...   But...

  I wanted to make this thread for a long time (at least for 3 days now). And I couldn't find similar one so here we go:   Different brands have different sounds (everyone who has Grados will know). So my question is this: Which headphones represent the best qualities of each brand (or...

So. I know it's a bit of a vast difference, but I'm looking to upgrade from my HD555s. Naturally I would think the HD580 due to the fact I love the senn sound, and I had a good listen on a friends pair of HD650s. Now the only thing to consider. I don't have an amp YET. But I will be getting one...

Hello, this is my second post and I've been reading these forums for a few days and I'm in the market to buy new headphones and soundcard and whatever I need to make them sound nice. I have HD-555s and I listen to my PC as my source and onboard. I've been looking into the AKG k701s and possibly...

Hi guys. Just bought my HD650 but I'm looking for some upgrade phones. I usually spend 4-5 months with one pair of phones to gather money. So, the next step will be in the price range of $500. (used) I need them to be better than the HD650, but still to be on the "dark side" I have and...

Hi,   I got the Sennheiser HD555s and after a long period of use, the modification to make them (supposedly) 595s and testing with different sources I found these to be decent headphones. Now that I'm used to them, it doesn't feel like the ear cups are placing a great amount of force on my...

Hi, I have a few questions...  I have Earsonics SM3 version 1 (I reviewed it in >> here <<), and I accidentaly played 15khz frequency (using SineGen, you can google this) through my FiiO E5 amp at max volume! From what I know, FiiO E5 max output is 100mW at 32 Ohm... Considering SM3 is 34...

Heard alot of bad things about the comfort on these... Are they so heavy that they give a neck-ache?   How heavy as compared to Grado SR325is? And do they feel secure on the head as compared to SR325is and M50? How is the headband ache as compared to the K701 (which I find is absolute...

So I'm looking for my first nice over-ears headphone; I have Senn CX 400-iis and I love the sound, but I'm ready to step up to over-ear quality. I listen to a few different styles of music, but mostly ambient, trip-hop, classical, dubstep, reggae, and some rap. I would prefer something portable...

So, my grandma randomly decides to give me 100 bucks. Immediately I think about getting new headphones. I currently own the HD 201's and the AKG K81 DJ's for portability.   I specifically listen to Dance/Electronic music such as drum and bass, trance, happy hardcore, hardstyle, dubstep...

Fairly new to all this - I got my first decent pair of headphones (HD555) and now I'd like to know how you guys work your equalizers? Do you set different settings for different genres etc? Presets or do you do everything on your own?

I bought a 75 ohms impedance adapter for my ER-4P to S but I sold my Etymotic the next day because I was in need of cash. I was toying with the 75 impedance adapter by plugging in with random headphones and usually it's all bad results but with the HD 555, it's different.    With the...

Well I bought a pair of HD555's from Amazon on Tuesday and they finally arrived today. I've been listening to them and plan to burn them in with pink noise during the nights for the next few weeks. I would say sound quality is OKAY as of now. Should I let them burn in? Or should I exchange them...

I haven't been watching the headphone market right now. From what I can gather from a quick research, are the new line of Sennheiser headphones (598, 800 etc...) a departure from their trademark sound signature?   Another thing has to do with the comfort, the felt pads on the HD555 and 600...

I'm looking to buy some good mid-range headphones in the ~$100 price range and I heard that the Grado SR80i's and the HD 555's were pretty good for that.   I'm looking for general advice on which I should get (or alternatives in the same price range).   Few notes: - If I get the 555's...

Well, first time posting here... In essence, I am posting my impression of IEM vs over-the-ear-open-backed-headphones in general, and Earsonics SM3 v1 vs Sennheiser HD-555 in particular :) Background Since I was born, until 1 year ago (when I saw head-fi.org), I only heard some cheap...

Basicly, I really hate people sneaking up on me and startling me while I am listening to music.   My Price Range is 100-200 dollars.   I'd prefer something with rich, but not overpowering, bass and a reasonable soundstage. Plus reasonable comfort and durability.   I was thinking...

Hey audiophiles,   I recently started a job where headphones are a necessity, with one caveat: they cannot be audible to others in the workspace.  Since I already own an amazing pair of Sennheiser HD 555s, I'm wondering if there is some sort of easily reversable modification I can make to...

Hi I'm new, and I will probably only be posting in this one thread   I know it's cheap to come abuse your pretty forums like this, but I'm desperate mmkay :)   I'm poor. I don't have lots of money. I saved up a lot for the Sennheiser HD-555, which I will be using to play games, music and...

For anyone thats lived with or owned the Sennheiser HD 555 or HD595 or any other equivalant sized Sennheiser headphones   Will these headphones fit in the 9 7/8" X 8 7/16"  black pleather bag thats supplied with HD205 and I'm countless other headphones?