Quote: Excellent choice! I actually traded my HD558 for a pair of HM5s. The 558s just need too much power. I can't afford an amp for these things, and the open design bugged the crap out of my parents. lol. HM5 is a step up IMHO. Naturally neutral FTW! :D

Quote: Same thing for me, no tracking number. But still, everything went perfectly. Got the headphones in a padded envelope. Packing seemed a bit roughed up but the item was perfect.

Quote: If you're referring to MadLustEnvy's guide, yes. Unfortunately none of the closed headphones he recommends fit into my price range except the Creative Live! Headphones. Which I am not a fan of.

Hey guys!   Can anyone recommend a pair of closed headphones for gaming? It would be a 40/60 ratio for gaming/music respectively. I listen to many types of music. From Coldplay to Tiesto. So a good all-rounder would be best. Also, I will be driving these with a FiiO E10 DAC. (Not purchased...

  I'm actually using the HD 558s right now. Sound quality is superb. Highs are shining without being shrill. Mids are exceptional, though lightly recessed. I can't speak for the lows, which brings me to my one complaint. They NEED to be amped. Without an amp they sound painful unless some...

If you can't find the FA-003, take a look at the Brainwavz HM5. It is literally the same headphone. Just a re-brand. I know I know, I feel bad buying re-brands too, but it's really Fischer's fault at this point.       Of course! No problem. :) And yes, AKG's site is pretty dang...

Bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 558 used on amazon from them. Delivery was FAST and the item came in great condition! Not to mention I got them for $98.

Quote: Awesome, thank you so much. I'll definitely be doing this. I can even get the U3 for $25 after rebate on NCIX.com.    Great reply, not only does it answer my question, but it taught me about headphones as well! :D Thank you!

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Quote: I meant it sarcastically anyway haha. :P 

Quote: OMG I WANT THOSE! D: I actually found them on amazon used for $165 at one point. Was a few days from buying them when they shot up to $200 -_-. Looking to sell for around $150? :P   I know the PRO series is supposedly far better than HFI... RESEARCH IS NEEDED!!!    ...I never...

Quote: What model were your AKGs? K240MKii?

How would the Ultrasone 550 pro work with the U3?

Quote: Yeah I'm probably going to buy the U3, unless the headphones I get don't work well with it.

Quote: Both Headphones and DAC/Amp, unfortunately. =/ But I'm willing to push it to ~$150.

Quote: Haha well you'd better for the price difference! I'll take that as a vote for the U3. :P I'd love to get the E17 but it is WAY out of my budget. Thank you though, I'll look into it if I ever need a higher end DAC.

What to do, what to do... Thing is I'm not experienced in headphones at all. The TBs were the first headphones I spent more than $20 on. So I'm not sure about what I like and don't like... I'm sure I'd be happy with the AD700, but I wanna get the best bang for my buck. (I've been saving my money...

And thanks for the great replies!

Quote: I think if anything, I might go with the U3... You said you owned the AD700 at one point, is the bass really that bad? I'm coming off a pair of Turtle Beach X12's... I know... And they have one of those "Bass boost" gimmicks attached to them (literally). The base is nice some...

Quote: Music and Gaming. Mostly music at the moment, but I go on gaming binges every once in awhile. :P    I don't really listen to bass heavy music though! Think One Republic, The Script, Coldplay... That kinda stuff.   And I wish I had X-Fi built in... Sorry my post WAS pretty...

Hello Head-fiers!   I'm planning on buying the A-T ATH-AD700s. Now I've been told you can improve the lack of bass in these cans by adding and external AMP (FiiO E5 was recommended). Thing is, I also need a USB sound card as the on-board audio on my laptop is... sub standard.    My...

Also, FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD, the M50s are to base heavy for gaming. The soundstage is completely borked.

I'll be hanging on to this thread. I was actually going to post this exact question.    I'd like to add to your list the AKG 240MKii. They're often compared to the 555s. Seems like a solid, well rounded can. :)     BUMP

Quote: Well, the D1100 is out. I like bass, but it's not so good for gaming. And I certainly don't want a "Dark" sound to my headphones. o.O   The ES7s look pretty nice. I'll be researching them for sure. :)

Hey yall. So I've got a list of headphones for you all to debate upon. I've basically gone through all the major brands and picked the phones that fell nicely into my price range. I'd be using them for music/gaming. Mainly music. (The Script, Deadmau5, Tiesto, One Republic) I also do not have...