Quote: I recall reading in a few places that people said Sennheiser had become aware of the problem and had fixed it for later productions of both the 558 and 598.

Quote: I mention the 840 because they're still available on electronics expo and have quite the meaty discount with the coupon. So do the 558's though. So how do they compare? As far as the open vs closed debate, I think I'm on the side of open as I'd be using them at home, where I don't...

Hey so been looking around for where to buy the HD598 for a good price and at the moment, doesn't seem to really be happening for me. Everywhere I look, they're in the mid 200's.   So just to reiterate: What other headphones are good unamped for all around usage (games, music of various...

Is there a cheap amp that could drive a pair of HD650's or lesser headphones?   What does an amp do exactly? I had my HD555's plugged into my soundcard and most of the time I was only comfortable with them at 5% volume, or around there. Is that something else?   What decent headphones...

And what about a modded 558 compared to the 598? I'm getting mixed opinions, some say it's nearly the same, others say it's very different, and a few people even think the 558's once modded are better than the 598's.

Alright so I'm fairly set on the idea of getting the HD598, but I'm not so sure it's for the right reasons. I just figure the move from 555's to 598's will be pretty simple and I'm used to the 555's and Sennheiser, but maybe I should consider other options? I think I'd want to grab the 598's for...

Where would be a good place to buy a pair? I'll wait the weekend and do some more research since they won't be shipped during that time anyway, but I'm looking up some reviews and info now and people keep mentiioning prices in the mid to high $100s, whereas now I see it on places like Amazon in...

So it seems like the HD598's get recommend a lot. The other headphones that fit my needs, how do they compare to the HD598 in terms of their bang to buck ratio, as well the sound? I just need a balanced headphone at this point, it's my only source of sound on my PC and I'd need it for...

  Quote: Well I actually don't need them for portable use, or isolation (assuming that means reducing sound I hear from outside the headphones) or have them closed. I'll have to edit that into the original post. I'd just be using these things at home, and I'm looking for quality...

Quote: Yeah, I suppose, I'm not hoping to spend $300, I just like to keep my range open just in case. Don't want to set a budget of $150 when there could be some pure magic being sold for $239 that's worth $500 or something like that.   Are those among the best bang for their buck...

Hey guys, not entirely sure what to search so figured I'd just make a new post. Need a new pair of cans, but don't know where to start with the comparisons and all that. Currently have the HD555s with the foam pad things removed. Just ran into a problem, want to upgrade. Budget: $200-$300...

Whoops, double post.

Heh, I read that post of yours in that other thread ipoodz. I'll definitely look into it, maybe even tomorrow. Are they more comfortable than the stock tips too? I switched to large from medium, and I don't notice too big a difference aside from the pain in my ears. Medium and small are...

NE-7Ms? You really think they're an upgrade from the ADDIEMs in every way? I've read some mixed reports where they are competitive with the ADDIEMs but they don't beat them in every category.

Peroxide worked, that and a bit of needle action to get rid of specific blocked holes. I switched to the medium sized tips from the small ones, I think I hear a difference but that could be a placebo sort of effect. Anyone got any bass-filled tracks I can check out to make sure?

So it might be that my filters are clogged. How do I go about cleaning them from the inside? Sticking them in some peroxide now as recommended by another user. Also, what's directly accessible to one from the holes in the buds? What's closest to the hole? I stupidly stuck a needle into the...

Heh, guess I do have the old version. So anything official on this magical exchange policy?

Really? They'll just replace them, no questions asked? That sounds too good to be true, especially from a company's perspective. Oh and ipoodz, what exactly are you talking about? There are different versions of the ADDIEM? How many?

Yeah, I can't seem to find the seller I bought from on ebay again. And basically the same sound as the ADDIEMs provided, they did good isolation and music sounded great, heard all the details I miss with my HD555s due to external noise. I could always use more bass, but I hear I should try...

Hey, I made a thread here half a year ago asking for help picking an iem. I eventually went with the ADDIEM for $35. Recently (yesterday) they seem to have died on me or something, they still work but the left speaker is extremely weak and the right one jumps between decent and weak. I don't...

Yeah, I suppose in my effort to avoid buyer's remorse, I forgot that $35 isn't all that much really. As far as competition, I'm assuming the differences won't be glaringly obvious to someone like me, so I'm not missing out really. And again, thanks for all the help.

Yeah, I suppose, I just don't know what to compare the sound to while I'm experimenting, to find the best position that is. I guess I can just go off of what sounds best to me? That thread though, along with your post just makes me move away from the ADDIEM's though, considering I can get...

Hmm, I'll try the stocks, I can handle a bit of rape to the ol' ears til I get better tips, if I need them anyway. With priority and in the same state, I figure they'll come in time, it'd be even better if the dude ships today (is the post open today?)... EDIT: Awww, gotta wait til monday...

Holy ****! $35, in the same state, free shipping? Er, well, I suppose bass isn't extremely important, only 10% of my songs need it, and detail is always great... So the ADDIEM only loses to the NE-7M in the bass area then? I was thinking of holding out for a $200 pair of IEM's or...

Alright, so with the info you guys have given me, and my own personal preference, I think I'll avoid the PK3's and the KSC75's, if only because I want an IEM for isolation and the ability to have them be stuck in my canal snugly. So for IEM's under $100 I'm looking at - ADDIEM (don't know...