Thanks for your responses guys. I appreciate it.

BUMP again... come on guys...

BUMP. Please help guys.

I'm looking for closed portable headphones. I want them to be portable with the ability to fold up and with good isolation. I want them to have a good bass that is not muffled or muddy and gives a nice but not too much impact. I am looking at these ones: - AKG K518DJ - AKG K450 - AKG...

bump As well, between the K518DJs and the ATH-FC700s or ATH-FC700As, which one would be better for portability, value, comfort, isolation, and sound quality?

I'm looking for portables that have the ability to fold and pack away and I'm not sure if the HD438s have that feature. I would consider the K450 but unfortunately it is way out of my price range locally lol. Thanks for your help though. I'm leaning towards the K518DJs and have seen the...

@ Deep Funk: My idea of decent sound encompasses a warm sound. I am by no means a basshead, but I do enjoy the presence of a punchy bass. Vocals would be more important to me than a thundering bass. I listen to kind of a variety of music ranging from older rock/pop to alternative rock to hip...

Hey guys, I'm looking for some closed portable over the ear headphones that are relatively inexpensive, as in sub $100. I was wondering if the AKG K518DJ was any good and if there are any similar ones that are better in that price range. I'm looking for comfortableness, portable, decent...

What were you using it with, cck5?

How is the durability of these FiiO amps? Do they last a fair bit with proper care or do they give up fairly quickly?

I have decided to look into the FiiO amps as my first portable. I am deciding between the E1 and E5; and I would like some of your helpful input as too which one would be better (pros and cons). I would use it with an iPod Touch. I have looked at reviews for each but I am looking for a...

If anything, those headphones look pretty nice. If aesthetics were their aim, then I think they accomplished their goal. Unfortunately the sound quality can't match up to the looks.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice for some of the mods for the 555s.

That would be much appreciated. Looking forward to it!

Fun game. Single player is short, multiplayer is decent, and controls handle fairly well.

I like your blog very much and I was wondering if you had any step by step or picture tutorial for some of these mods (preferably the soundstage mod).

Is there an amp within my budget that can provide a notable improvement in bass? I find the 555s to be a bit underpowered on bass.

That's a great link there. I searched all over the forums for mods for 555s and didn't really find what I was looking for. I was able to do the 555 -> 595 mod and it sounds much better after, one step closer to reaching that elusive sound I desire. I am currently in the midst of trying to find a...

Thanks everybody for your replies! Your information has helped me and I'm curious about modding the 555s though I'm not good with these kind of things. Perhaps one of you fellas could hook me up with a link?

They sound pretty good unamped, but I want to maximize the potential of them.

Hmm... I guess, but they sound pretty underpowered. It's probably my source but I want to make up for that with an amp, so I am trying to decide which one is best.

Thanks for the reply, but surely one of the amps I listed or the one you listed will have a positive and notable effect on the sound?

You mean no one knows at all? Come on... all I need to know is which amp is good for 555s.

I am looking to purchase a portable amp and would like to know which portable amp is best suited for my Hd555s. My source would be my iPod Touch and my budget would be up to $150. I am currently looking at iBasso amps and would like to know which of the T3, T4, or T3D is best for the 555s. As...