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But I like watching this thing squirm against impossibility, it naturally gives me a sense of power. Why defend something when there's nothing to defend?

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Nice!!

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Your scientific analogy is totally laughable based on the opinions spewed forth on this thread. What are you smoking??
It seems like you're trying to" worm" your way out of the fact that absolutely nothing of scientific value has been demonstrated in this thread.
 

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FACTS are of scientific value. The first post was filled with them. The drivers are the same model and so are the housings. Those are FACTS, which have everything to do with science.
 
The post you were replying to was completely correct as well. Why are you getting so worked up? It's just a consumer product. You're defending it like it's your mother.

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FACTS are of scientific value. The first post was filled with them. The drivers are the same model and so are the housings. Those are FACTS, which have everything to do with science.
 
The post you were replying to was completely correct as well. Why are you getting so worked up? It's just a consumer product. You're defending it like it's your mother.

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Snowboards to earth, snowboards to earth, it's your mother calling.
Learn to read, please, I implore you!!
I did not observe anything of scientific import in the 1st post.
I did not dispute the drivers/housings parts as being identical.
That hardly qualifies as scientific fact which proves the 555/595 sound the same.
 
My scientific FACT is that most manufacturers do share the same components and platforms, but, in order to justify the difference in price points,  do upgrade the feature set, and construction materials of the more expensive models.
 
The fact that some on this thread only see through their tunnel vision, that the drivers are the same, so the price is NOT justified, are wrong in their thinking.
If I appear "Worked Up" to you, well, that's your perception.
I'm quite enjoying this exchange.
 
So parental insults aside, what else have you got!

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Snowboards to earth, snowboards to earth, it's your mother calling.
Learn to read, please, I implore you!!
I did not observe anything of scientific import in the 1st post.
I did not dispute the drivers/housings parts as being identical.
That hardly qualifies as scientific fact which proves the 555/595 sound the same.
 
My scientific FACT is that most manufacturers do share the same components and platforms, but, in order to justify the difference in price points,  do upgrade the feature set, and construction materials of the more expensive models.
 
The fact that some on this thread only see through their tunnel vision, that the drivers are the same, so the price is NOT justified, are wrong in their thinking.
If I appear "Worked Up" to you, well, that's your perception.
I'm quite enjoying this exchange.
 
So parental insults aside, what else have you got!

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What are the upgraded features that justify the $100 price gap? Leather headband....? If the sound is the same then personally, I'd see no reason to "upgrade" because I don't find leather a luxury when it comes to headphones...it's more of a nuisance. I guess as long as you're happy.

Right, facts, scientific value... but there's more to science than facts (look that up for yourself if you disagree). But that's fairly useless here because a scientific experiment / comparison won't be done. It's insufficient to consider the exposed facts sufficient. 
 
We're better off more greatly valuing the opinions of those who have directly compared the sound of a modded 50 Ohm HD555 with a stock 50 Ohm HD595 from the same equipment. 
 
But even that testimony (with pics) won't tell anyone else for certain whether they would hear a difference with their equipment, or prefer the sound of one or the other if a difference was heard, or deem that difference in sound worth the difference in price.  
 
Conclusion:
If you want to solve the HD555 / HD595 riddle, compare them yourself. And if you don't mind, share your findings on Head-Fi.
 
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FACTS are of scientific value. The first post was filled with them. The drivers are the same model and so are the housings. Those are FACTS, which have everything to do with science.

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Now that the new models are around the corner I was wondering... Do the foam mod destroys the warranty? If it does there is a factual difference for any of you that thinks that both models are "the same thing".

Man this guy is stubborn as a donkey, and obviously out here only for the argument rather than bringing new ideas or even something inspiring....
 
And for the record, no I am not a rapper! I'm an electronics engineer and designer as a matter of fact and I love classical music.
 
I can't even start at correcting your skewed responses as I dont want to waste my valuable time on such ideocracy....
 
And for the record, there have been many scientific acts in this thread, you just enjoy denying that...Science can be defined as the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena. Which is exactly what has been done here in this very thread.

well i do wonder what the hd515 Housing with the 555\595 driver will sound like.
to go by facts alone they should sound the same...(maybe the outer plastic mesh of the 515 will make a  change...)

I'm beginning to think Recorder's avatar is a true likeness. That would certainly explain a lot.

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Man this guy is stubborn as a donkey, and obviously out here only for the argument rather than bringing new ideas or even something inspiring....
 
And for the record, no I am not a rapper! I'm an electronics engineer and designer as a matter of fact and I love classical music.
 
I can't even start at correcting your skewed responses as I dont want to waste my valuable time on such ideocracy....
 
And for the record, there have been many scientific acts in this thread, you just enjoy denying that...Science can be defined as the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena. Which is exactly what has been done here in this very thread.

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V-bro, you're an engineer, wow, that explains everything!!
I have never met an engineer with a practical viewpoint.

1. To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
2. Normal people ... believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

       Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.
I could go on, but, well I think it's obvious.
The fact that you love classical music has exactly what to do with anything? So you're a non-rapping, engineering, classical music lover.
 
Listen, bro, this is getting way off topic, so let me just end this reply with a very scientific observation:
"Only a numbskull thinks he knows things about things he knows nothing about."

 

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I'm beginning to think Recorder's avatar is a true likeness. That would certainly explain a lot.

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Actually,pp, My avatar is way too advanced in intellect to even justify an explaination to your mentally deficient pp brain!

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Actually,pp, My avatar is way too advanced in intellect to even justify an explaination to your mentally deficient pp brain!

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As is clear to everyone by now, you're a troll. That's okay for a while, then it gets tiresome. It's getting tiresome now, and soon you'll be the only poster left in this thread. Then you can play with yourself (although you appear to be doing that already, if I'm not mistaken).

I think that he's just unhappy with his upgrade purchase which is oh so worth it, not. 
 
Btw, I paid 50 € for a new HD555. Heh, now that was a deal.

I really enjoyed reading through this thread until it came to a grinding halt when recorded started trolling. I haven't heard "pp brain" in a while!
 
It would be nice if the thread had remained on topic because I find the differences between the 555 and 595 interesting. I own 555 with the removed foam and I love them. It's funny that they use identical drivers to the 595. 

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I think that he's just unhappy with his upgrade purchase which is oh so worth it, not. 

 
Btw, I paid 50 € for a new HD555. Heh, now that was a deal.

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xnor, I do not for one moment regret my decision to purchase the 595's, and as I stated in an earlier reply, I do value the asthetics, as well as the excellent overall sound. TBH I don't recall seeing them listed at headroom.com when I was shopping for new cans.
It seems everyone on this thread has overlooked the point I was trying to make, which was intended as an illustrative example of price/value/quality in manufacturing.


 
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I really enjoyed reading through this thread until it came to a grinding halt when recorded started trolling. I haven't heard "pp brain" in a while!
 
It would be nice if the thread had remained on topic because I find the differences between the 555 and 595 interesting. I own 555 with the removed foam and I love them. It's funny that they use identical drivers to the 595. 

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Justo, If you think I'm trolling, than you also missed the point.
BTW, the fact that you think it funny that the 555/595 share the same drivers is indicative of the lack of attention ppl have paid to my original post.
It is very obvious that many products share common components.
As I stated, it's like the difference between a Lincoln and a Ford. Same chassis, in most cases, even the same engine, right?
 
If anyone wishes to continue a spirited discussion of the 555/595, than I'm all for it.
 
I'm perfectly willing to agree to disagree, in the interest of getting this thread back on topic.