No 128kbit mp3s, I've been testing with some 24-bit 48khz wav files. But I haven't tested it with any analog sources yet, which I think will be a lot more flattering on these particular headphones I've got a 1/4inch reel to reel somewhere on my attic and some music on tapes I think, so I'll see...

I've tried it with various sources and I never use any kind of EQ modification with the sound, and it just seems that it has a terrible way of reproducing white noise. I've tried using synth white noise generator to see how that turns out (because that's the closes thing to S sounds in a song)...

Ok I bought HD485, all is great, except one thing It seems to exaggerate a certain frequency range, so everytime someone says S it makes my ears hurt. It's not just that it's exaggerated but if feels like when someone is making that chalk-on-board screeching sound, very unpleasant. I have...

I forgot to mention, my previous headphones were Sony MDR-CD-480 What kind of change can I expect in regards to these previous headphones

thanks but since we have such polarized opinion here, it would be helpful if you explained why you feel about it the way you do

Hello Ok, I'm buying some senn headphones, and my options are (based on budget at the moment and availability in nearby stores) HD485 and HD515, and If the motivation was strong I guess I could order 555 and pay the extra price. Just to give a rough idea of the prices in my country/town...