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  1. DJ STP

    DO I BUY SENNS HD 555 OR SONY V6

    I WILL BE USING THESE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION ON A PC RUNNING THROUGH AN AVERAGE AMP (100W PER CHANNEL) AND A EQ,, HEADPHONES WILL BE CONNECTED TO THE AMP   CAN GET THE SONYS V6 FOR 65 ISH AND THE SENNS 555 ARE 75 POUNDS BUT ARE GRADE C WHICH MEANS THEY HAVE BEEN REFURBISHED BY THE MANUFACTURER...
  2. kosta

    What to get after Grado SR-60i? Want actual soundstage...

    So I bought a pair of Grado SR-60i's last year after lurking around these forums. They've served me very well, however the other day I got a chance to listen to my friend's HD555's and I noticed a huge difference right away.   I don't know how to describe it, but everything sounded clearer...
  3. Betatest

    Looking for really comfortable headphones for everyday gaming.

    Hello there, so basically, I am looking for really, really comfortable headset for gaming (8+ hours day, even more sometimes). I have tried many, but after like an hour my ears get really sore and I have to take headphones out. Wouldn't on-ear headphones be better for me? My price range is not...
  4. keanex

    [Review] Meelectronic A151, My New Favorite IEM?

          Meelectronic A151, My new favorite IEM? Pros: Clean pleasing musical sound. Great build quality. Cons: Slightly artificial sounding instruments at times. This review is written from the perspective of the A151 stock, no external amp or DAC, to give readers an idea of...
  5. adkimemory

    Debunking Amp Myths for the AVERAGE headphone listener... What headphones really need amps???

    For the past few months I've been here, I've read more than my share of topics in which people say "the **** is good, but amazing when amped" or "the **** sounds extraordinary, but will sound flat and uninspiring when unamped." Truth is, for the average user, there isn't a really big difference...
  6. rohan575

    Digital Response Correction

    Thread for new technologies, this one based on response correction.
  7. unclejr

    Grado iGi First Impressions

    I currently own Etymotic ER-6is (L ch out) and some Shure SE310s (R cable cracked). In the past I've owned Jays q-Jays, Phonak PFEs, ER-4s, and some other in-ears. I also own some AKG K601s and some Alessandro MS-2is and love them both for different things. I've owned RS-1s and SR-80s on the...
  8. JudgeDreadLocks

    Upgrade Suggestions for Classical/Vocal

    I'm planning on upgrading soon, wanted some opinions on some cans. I've had my eye on the Sennheiser HD600s and the 650s. I listen to a lot of genres, but my focus for this upgrade is classical and female vocals. I'll be running them with my fiio E7/E9 combo. I heard 650s have good 'synergy'...
  9. jsdodgen

    Sennheiser vs other brands

    Tell me why everyone loves sennheiser so much? Why are they better than other brands
  10. CyberAthlete

    Dilemma: Got $400-$700 to spend but no clue on what....games/music/movies headphones

    I want to apologize to those who took their time out to recommend amps for the HD 650 since I am now in a dilemma as to whether I should get them or not. Only because purchasing an amp will push my budget near the $700 mark which I won't mind spending IF the HD 650 are your best do it all...
  11. FearSC549

    Gentlemen? 555 vs 515

    Come on guys lets be honest, what looks better? HD 555 grill on a 515, and 515 on a 555.           
  12. Kernmac

    Review-First Impressions of Proline 550

    I wrote this review to help all those people that looked at my previous threads when I was asking questions about the “lower” end Ultrasones, this is for both of you. There’s something about Ultrasones 200,000 hits and 5,000 plus replies; Kernmac’s Ultrasone threads have less hits than the boys...
  13. jsdodgen

    Cant decide on which Headphones to get.

    Hey everyone after viewing all of the forums for a couple of weeks now, i have decided to post one for myself. I am moving into a dorm in teh fall and i am looking for some good headphones for music, tv, and even some gaming(not main priority though). I have been looking at the Sennheiser HD555...
  14. TheHunanBomb

    need new headphones 150> currently use broken HD555s

    lurker/newbie here!   I'm looking for headphones for gaming that also sound decent for music, heavy bass isn't a must as I currently use 555s and they have good enough bass. I've been looking at the AD700s but just looking for other options around 150$ or less   thanks in advance    ...
  15. pablobaluba

    Sennheiser CX400 ...my sad experiences (short review)

    Hi everybody, i made this thread to let you know about my opinion about these headphones I got my first pair of CX400 around 1 Dec. It's my first pair of iem's so i can't compare them to other headphones....but i simple love them. They have incredible good sound. Clear highs and a tight...
  16. mikeman715

    Sennheaiser HD555 and a dac/amp

    Hey all, I just got into the hi-fi world, and have been talking in a lot of great information from the forum--thank you   Okay, so I just got some Sennheiser HD555 and Im loving them, however Id like to clean the sound up a bit. As I play mostly from my Macbook pro, I decided on either the...
  17. Playstation

    Gaming console > Tv > stereo receiver> headphones - HDMI vs OPTICAL audio setup and quality.

    OK guys. I need to know the answer. I only use headphones and is what I prefer.   My setup now. From the Playstation there is a HDMI cable going to the TV, and a OPTICAL cable going to my receiver( Sony STR DH520). I plug my headphones(as of now HD555s) into the front receiver.   New...
  18. Playstation

    Can this drive that

    Hey.   So, I've been looking around at new headphones.  I've narrowed the results down to two models.   Wondering if my receiver has enough juice ect to properly drive these and what might be best for me without having to compromise.   The support tech told me that the Sony STR DH...
  19. kevinf1990

    really would like some suggestions

    i am looking new headphones to use indoors. i don't want to use my in-ear headphones at home since it gets too uncomfortable after long times. i would really like to be as close to $100 as possible, maybe a little over if needed. i have looked at headphones such as the sennhesier hd555, hd518...
  20. HIRVI

    Few questions?

    Hello, I've been around for a while searching your forums to seek for a answers to my questions, I found some but I would like to ask more closely about these things. So, I am gaming freak, playing FPS games such as Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, Quake, CSS, CS and sometimes Team Fortress 2...
  21. CyberAthlete

    Best open ear headphones for $400 or less....?

    80% use with my PC (Creative Titanium X-Fi Sound card) - Games and Music 20% use with my Harmon Kardan AVR225 Receiver - Games and Movies. 0% use with portable audio products (MP3 players, iPad, laptop etc)   Considering: Beyer Dynamic DT 800 32OHM Sennheiser HD 650 (very much...
  22. diesalher

    Headphones in physycal store in Shanghai?

    Hi, this is my first post, but i've been here learning for a few months.   Sorry for my English, not my main lang.   Well, my brother is gonna travel to Shanghai the next weeks, and i'm thinking make him buy new headphones.   First assumption: the headphones are way cheaper than here...
  23. Mescalamba

    Hello and Sennheisers 598 vs ???

    So hello, Head-Fi'ers.   Some long time ago I lurked around (about that time when I tried couple of headphones and stayed with my HD 555 nearly forever). And I decided I will go back for some advice, cause right now I need to get my old HD 555 repaired from Sennheiser (cracked and simply worn...
  24. Bill in MD

    Another newbie's what-to-do-with-no-$ question

    Hi there: I've just signed up, after a lot of poking around in various forums trying to figure out which way to go. I had a pair of what seemed like pretty good no-name noise-canceling headphones (branded Brookstone but obviously they didn't make 'em) that died a while back. So I'm looking to...
  25. zeron

    The Sennheiser Tier of Headphones

    I am new to trying to acquire great quality sound and enjoying it. I started my journey with sennheiser hd 25-1 ii headphones and order an fio e11 for an amp that hasnt come yet. i did a couple weeks of research to determine that was a good starting point for my new delve into an unknown...
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