Thanks for the advice!

Thanks!    One last thing, I probably won't get one for a couple months anyways, but how necessary would a portable amp be with the 558s? I've just got the onboard audio in my desktop (Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H motheboard, haven't really seen anything special about the audio with that). And away from...

Yeah my roommates are usually in a different part of the apartment so they shouldn't be a problem then. I know removing the tape from the 558s helps it sound better, but does that then allow more sound leakage?  I guess then, would it be worthwhile to spend $180 on some 598s? Comfort-wise and...

Realized my post was in the wrong board earlier. Anyone here have thoughts about these sets?

Just found out the Carcharias I've had are open design as well, and I've never had anyone complain about noise leakage so at my volumes it might not be too much of a problem. I'm completely new to quality headsets haha

I'm looking at getting new headphones and have narrowed it down to the Sennheiser HD 558s and the 449s. I'm torn between these right now though because I can't decide on the open or closed design of the two. I've never really had great headphones (previously just used my Razer Carcharias for...

Also, can anyone comment on the comfort? The 558s look like they might squeeze a little too much.

My old headset just died out so I'm on the market for a new one. I've decided to not go with a labelled "gaming" headset this time since I've always been disappointed in their quality. I've basically narrowed my main picks to the V-Moda Crossfade LPs and the Sennheiser HD558s, but I can't...