I've had these headphones for a little over a year now, and although I've always been extremely pleased with them, I know they aren't amazing. For the money ($149 when I bought them), they are phenomenal semi-entry level headphones. They're clear, not super hard to power, and comfortable. I can't complain about them unless i'm comparing them to other Senn headphones. Obviously, the 600s and 650s blow these out of the water in most respects, but that is to be expected with the price point. All in all, I think these are great headphones, and if I could go back to when I was looking for a new, open pair, I wouldn't change my decision.
Reviews by cl92
Burtron5
I started with the 558's and thought the same. Great bargain and great sound. That was 2 years ago. I have since bought the 600's and thought this was it, the endgame for my tastes. While I do still listen to them, I found a used pair of 700's online, and well, let's just say there is no comparison. The 700's open up the treble ( not at all harsh to my ears), transparency, quickness and that darkness you hear about offsets the crystal highs. Amping will greatly affect the overall warmth/cool sound. Look for a bargain (I found a lightly used pair for $ 434, incl aftermarket cables). Tough to beat.
