Okay guys, I'm back from vacation and I got to compare them directly after listening to the HD558 exclusively for a few days. I realize how great the GS-1000s are and I didn't realize how much I missed them. It is just no comparison. =HD558 =GS-1000.  But it is also correct that it is an...

Quote: I have been listening to them for the past few days. I brought them with me on a vacation and they are the only headphones I have right now.  I still think my Grados are better, but I'm returning Wednesday and will listen to them again for comparison. 

I finally got my HD-558 in the mail. I think they still need to be broken in because they don't sound as good as everyone is claiming. Don't get me wrong, they sound good and they have an enclosed design which is comfortable and filters ambient noise out. But music doesn't sound as real as it...

My Sennheisers are on the way!  They shipped today, I can't hardly wait. 

I own the original CD from TVT records as well. I like being able to hear Trent's voice, he really had it turned down in the original mix. I admit the compression is shot and it is louder than the original. But it also sounds more clear to me, meh maybe it's subjective. Also compared to most...

The latest for me are:   Tycho- Dive (don't really like it, but someone recommended it to me)   David Gilmour- On an Island   Nine Inch Nails- Pretty Hate Machine Remastered (been listening to this one a lot lately)    Gary Numan- The Pleasure Principle (also good)   Rob...

After much research I decided to invest in a second pair of good headphones aside from my Grado GS-1000. After reading good reviews on other sites and this one, I settled on the HD558's over Sony MDR-1R. Judging by the posts in this forum, it seems as if I have again made a good choice when it...

Radiohead- OK Computer.   Also, The Bends is good.    Surely if you like classic rock you've listened to Pink Floyd? 

I like rap. I have always had eclectic tastes in music and listen to everything from Kronos Quartet, Nine Inch Nails and Rakim.    That said some of my favorite rappers are Nas, Tupac, Eminem, Rakim, Outkast and NWA.  I have to agree with OP that the generic and to be honest most modern...

Did all three, hope I win.