Currently looking for a new headphone (open or close can).  My HD555 has reached its limit and broke down.  I will be using this for everyday use (music, gaming and movies) and will connect it on my ASUS Rog Xonar Phoebus so headphone amp is already included.  I usually listen to alot of Jpop...

After looking at the several detachable mic mods around this website, I decided that I want to take a stab at modding my HD555s to sport a detachable mic as well.    I plan to run a separate cable for the mic with the headphone cable, where it will be soldered to a mic jack mounted inside...

Does sennheiser have a closed version of their HD 555, 558, 595, or 598 headphones? I know there's the PC 350 headset, but is there anything else?

Long story short, I have these over 6 years old HD 555's that have seen better days. It's all kinds of wear and tear, but the worst is that the driver on the right can has come loose couple times more than I'd like, and unless my ears are lying, it doesn't sound 100% right anymore. Anyways...

Hello there.   As the title indicates, I'm looking to replace my Sennheiser HD-555 headphones. They have served me well, but due to a change in living arrangement (+1) the fact that they're open headphones just doesn't work anymore.   What are my criteria for new cans?   I'm using my...

6 Years ago I bought a HD555. It was good all around and I used it mostly for games. Then one day I went to my really rich uncle's house in China and I plugged my HD555's into his $10,000 cd player. I remember being completely WOW'd.  It sounded so real.  (keep in mind up until that point...

I was the lucky winner of a Sennheiser Christmas calender and have won a pair of sennheiser Amperior,  but I am a bit in doubt if I should just sell them when I get them as they will replace my HD555 which are nearing replacement for home audio / movie listning.    But are the Amperior...

Hello. I would like to buy Colorway C3. For this moment i have 2 headphones: Koss Porta Pro Sennheiser HD555 I need headphones for hardcore, melodic death metal etc. I don't know that the Porta and HD555 are ok with sound of C3. If they didn't what kind of headphones would you recommend? I...

I currently have Sennheiser HD 555's (foam modded, they are pretty much out of order) driven by PC => optical => Creative X-Fi HD => RCA => Pioneer A-447. I honestly have no idea how capable the amp is to drive higher ohm headphones. I'm looking for a wide, separating and detailed sound and also...

Hello I bought a pair for HD 598 recently new for $170 but haven't opened them yet. I've seen a lot of people praise the Q701 but they say they need a amp to truly enjoy them and that's out of my budget to buy a amp at this time. Question is what's the better headphone amp-less to use with my...

Hi all,   I have a Creative X-Fi Soundblaster XtremeGamer sound card.  I used to have HD-555's that I used with them.  Awhile back, my HD-555s broke, so I bought a Logitech G35 headset.  Well, I want to get back to headphones, so I am looking for a recommendation for a pair that won't cost...

Posted it on portable headphones section, but i think i will get more answers here.     Is this headphone good for both purposes?   Got really interested in this one. I know from reviews that it's pretty good for music, but does it work well for gaming aswell? are there better...

Hi I currently have DT770/600 which I love, they sound perfect for music in my ears. Had HD555 before these and I thought those were perfect headphones for watching movies/series, the soundstage was amazing. What headphones should I get for movie/series watching? I'm looking at AKG K-701...

I hate being 'that guy' that posts yet another 'help me chose what to buy thread' but I have some tight requirements and I can't figure out what to dump money on. Anyway here's what I would like to get my hands on: -Circumaural -Large sound stage -Similar sound profile to Sennheiser...

Hello there, I'm new to the forum, and after much debate I decided to upgrade my headphones from HD555 to HD800's, my main question is will I hear very noticeable differences in general sound quality?  Will it be a night and day issue? I hope so.  Any comments from people who could compare the 2...

Hello i am looking for a nice pair of headphones and an amp for about under $175 I will use these headphones daily to listen to music(electronic, jazz, rock, but mostly electronic). I will also use these for gaming (at a competitive level) Any suggestions? Also i can move up to 200 at the MOST

Which of the headphones listed in the title should I buy? I want good SQ with a very slightly exxagerated bass. I also want comfortable, noise isolating (not noise cancelling, as I've heard it makes the SQ worse) headphonss that don't require an amp (just driven by an iPhone 5 with dongs in the...

Hello, I have been on the prowl for a decent headset to buy that I can use for travel (don't need to be collapsible). I'd prefer if they were closed back. I currently own and AKG k240 mk II as my main headset at home. I'd like to find something of equal or greater quality I'm currently hunting...

Just looking for some higher quality headphones for $100 or less. My current headphones are the Incipio F38 headphones. I've been looking at Grado sr80i, some used ATH-M50's, Phillips City-Scape, and Shure SRH440. Give me some recommendations. I listen to mostly Punk, Thrash, Indie, Ska...

Hello Dear Head-Fi community.   I am a total hifi noob that enjoys good quality music. At home I just upgraded my old Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Music to the latest ZXR and the quality difference is staggering to me. I am using it with Sennheiser HD 555 phones. I thought I will add this...

Hello, I am newbie at hi-fi world. Now i have Sennheiser HD 555 and its borring for me. I am ready to change for something new, I listen music at home and i need open headphones. For new head gear( Headphones, Amp, Dac) i can spend 1500-1600$ Max. Usually i listening Pop (90-2012years), Rock, I...

hey there, im wondering if you guys have any idea on which headphone would be good for me.   I wear glasses so the headphone has to be fairly light and comfortable. I listen to alot of techno music with alot of bass and play games like BF3. Also minimal leakage is also favourable but not if...

I've decided to sell my Asus Vulcans and move onto another set of headphones. They will mostly be used for  gaming (FPS etc...) so positioning is important. In terms of music, I mostly listen to   - Alternative Rock - Indie Rock - Electronic   One of my friends had just bought a...

Hello guys, been a long time lurker of Head-Fi and finally going to take the time to upgrade my headphones, I have a budget of around £120 but that can stretch a little if need be?   If I need to give any more information please let me know.   Many thanks, Luke.

5 Way Mid-Fi Headphone Comparison   (Head-Fi does not want to upload my pictures) [Audio-Technica ATH-AD700] [Sennheiser HD 555] [Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro] [Ultrasone HFI-780]   [Audio-Technica Pro700MK2ANV]   Introduction            I initially decided to do this for myself. I had...