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Sony MDR-V6 or HD555 or HD25-SP?

post #1 of 6
12/28/05 at 9:54am
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I had to start this threat because i can't decide for myself which 2nd can i want to buy. I already have a MS-1 and i love it to death with my rock/metal music. As for other music alternatives and comfort, i want a sub AUD$200 can that can drive music ranging from pop to trance to jazz and rock (might as well say all-rounder music genres). I will be driving these unamped through pc and my ipod.
I found these 3 cans have the same price range in the Melbourne stores and i can't decide on which to get. I was initially leaning on the hd-555's due to its comfort. Should I give myself the go ahead signal for the hd555?
Maybe some of you guys can sway me into the other two cans giving me the pros and cons of each. Many thanks for your contribution.

Eric
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post #2 of 6
12/28/05 at 12:51pm
You shouldn't start to pose a threat to people, at least I wouldn't recommend that.
Anyway, for home use the HD555 is easily the best of the three. (You may only want to get another 1/4" -> 1/8" adapter - one with cable - to avoid stressing the iPod's headphone jack.) The HD25-SP would be great for portable use in noisier environments, as it's rather compact and isolates well; doesn't compare in terms of SQ though. The V6, hmm, IIRC it has kind of a squashed soundstage and is only so-so in isolation.
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post #3 of 6
12/28/05 at 1:53pm
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Originally Posted by sgrossklass
You shouldn't start to pose a threat to people, at least I wouldn't recommend that.
Anyway, for home use the HD555 is easily the best of the three. (You may only want to get another 1/4" -> 1/8" adapter - one with cable - to avoid stressing the iPod's headphone jack.) The HD25-SP would be great for portable use in noisier environments, as it's rather compact and isolates well; doesn't compare in terms of SQ though. The V6, hmm, IIRC it has kind of a squashed soundstage and is only so-so in isolation.
The HD555 is definetly the best heapdhone of the bunch. Forget the Sony V6's.

Talking about the HD555 and HD25, you're basically comparing an open headphone with a closed one. If this will be for home usage then spring for the HD555, otherwise if you going portable then get the HD25.
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post #4 of 6
12/28/05 at 4:28pm
Again like whats been said before, go for the HD 555's.
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post #5 of 6
12/28/05 at 4:40pm
The only reason to get the HD-25SP is for it's portability: small size & good isolation. Even my ten dollar Philips HP250's stomp all over the HD25SP's sound.
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post #6 of 6
12/28/05 at 8:07pm
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Since we have a clear winner out of the 3, i don't see this is a threat to me anymore
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