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Picking up new headphones

post #1 of 8
1/16/12 at 12:33pm
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I recently aquired a ASUS xonar essence stx soundcard and it improved my sound quality by miles!

 

However up to now I have been using Senn's PC350's wich do not have the best sound to them and since I haven't used the microphone on them in about a month I was thinking about getting a proper, entry level, audiophile quality pair of headphones.

 

The question is: I have read very good reviews about senn's HD558 and HD598(wich are at the very top end of my budget for the time beeing) and I was wondering if the 598s were worth the extra money considering the modded 558s (according to what i read) have a pretty damn close sound quality. So, Aesthetics aside, is the upgrade worth my 60 or so Can$.

 

On a sidenote, the reason I am looking at sennheiser headphones is simply because i have been satisfied with my 350's up to now, if there is another option that is flat out a better bang for my buck that someone else could suggest i would appreciate it a lot since my knowledge about headphones is very limited.

 

Thank you,

Shukk

 

Sidenote: please be forgiving about my english I don't get to speak it very often and it is not my native language

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post #2 of 8
1/16/12 at 1:51pm

Parlez-vous francais?

 

Anyway,

Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250-Ohm,

more for someone who wants bass & treble.

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post #3 of 8
1/16/12 at 2:18pm

V-Moda M80 which are my new $200 and under favorite.  The sound upfront, very even from sub-bass up through the start of the treble.  They sound even better amped.  They are sealed, on-ear, very comfortable headphones.  They are also built like tanks so they will last.

 

For $50 more you can personalized the ear cup covers with your own logo which is pretty sweet.

 

Here is Tyll's take on them:

http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/v-moda-crossfade-m-80-and-v-80-true-blood-headphones

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post #4 of 8
1/16/12 at 2:58pm
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Yes, I do speak french Thanks for the quick responces with suggestions as it turns out no one has the senn's im looking for in stock in quebec and they wont be available for at least a month and a half :( i'll have to look into other options.

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post #5 of 8
1/24/12 at 12:57pm
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I ended up getting a pair of AKG k271 MkII wich was basically a headset i didnt know before trying on and let's just say I'm very surprised with the quality on my system thanks to the people at solotech in quebec wich let me try on like 10 different headsets for like 1h30 :D i'm so happy with the new sound i have now

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post #6 of 8
1/24/12 at 4:16pm

Congrats! I was looking to pick up some AKG phones as well.

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post #7 of 8
1/24/12 at 6:23pm
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Originally Posted by Shukk01 View Post

I ended up getting a pair of AKG k271 MkII



Balanced phones..they pick up every detail on fps games. 

Nice choice. 

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post #8 of 8
1/25/12 at 3:38pm

I have always been a fan of AKG headphones.  For build quality and neutrality in the signature I would not hesitate going with a random set of AKG headphones.  Not all are going to be winners, but almost every set I have tried from them has impressed me in some way or another.

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