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How are the HD558's?

post #1 of 20
11/4/11 at 12:21am
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Need them for gaming - some bass, good stage, adjustable are all pluses.

Are these the right ones for me?

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post #2 of 20
11/4/11 at 12:51am

Many people think the HD558 with a Zalman mic is quite good.. Myself personally, I prefer a closed headphone instead. I am spending my money on the PC350 as it has a built in mic. What kind of soundcard do you have?

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post #3 of 20
11/4/11 at 12:52am
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I have the Zalman mic sitting on my desk. :)

Sound card is a NuForce USB DAC, amps up to 300 Ohms.

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post #4 of 20
11/4/11 at 12:57am

You could also consider the Audio Technica ATH-A700's or ATH-M50

 

Personally, I prefer the Sennheiser sound for gaming but everyone has their own preference.

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post #5 of 20
11/4/11 at 1:02am
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Seems the HD 558's are the choice for me then.

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post #6 of 20
11/4/11 at 1:03am

They represent excellent sound quality for the money. Hard to go wrong with them.

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post #7 of 20
11/4/11 at 1:16am

You can also search the forum for a HD558 mod to bring their sound similar to the slightly more expensive HD598. Many folks swear by that as well.

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post #8 of 20
11/4/11 at 1:17am
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The foam mod? I read it increases bass but the mids are highs get a bit muddier.

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post #9 of 20
11/4/11 at 7:09am

I think there are two different ones.. one foam mod, and one tape mod. From what I've been hearing, it actually clears everything up.. Much punchier.

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post #10 of 20
11/4/11 at 8:36am

owning both ad700 and hd558 atm. both are very good. really happy and don't want to sell anyone :D

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post #11 of 20
11/4/11 at 8:43am
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Do the 558's sit higher on your head than the 700's?

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post #12 of 20
11/4/11 at 8:51am


 

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Originally Posted by csm725 View Post

The foam mod? I read it increases bass but the mids are highs get a bit muddier.



Mike @ headfonia says the mids actually get slightly better than on the 598s with the mod...bass is obviously increased but nothing gets worse than it already is. foam / tape mod is the same thing. The mod is completely worth it. HD-598s still have more detail and soundstage though and benefit more from a good amp than the 558s.


Edited by DreamKing - 11/4/11 at 8:58am
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post #13 of 20
11/4/11 at 12:11pm
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Don't they make for harsher treble?

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post #14 of 20
11/5/11 at 12:00am

Btw altering your headphones will void the 2 year warranty that comes with it.

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post #15 of 20
11/5/11 at 12:12am

I didn't like the HD558 without an amp.

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