sennheiser-hd-555-headphones
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HD595 for $120, good deal?
on amazon, hot?- brobilly
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- headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-595-headphones
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Revisiting the HD595...
I have owned a pair of HD595's along with various other high end open circumaural headphones for the last year or two and up until today I never was able to get anything close to high end sound from the 595's. Then I tried fiddling around with the headband adjustment, extending the headband...- violeta88
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- akg-k701-studio-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-595-headphones
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HD555 or HD595?
Greetings all. New to the forum and actual "audiophile"-isem. I know what I enjoy, and maybe I put too much emphasis on brand/looks of equipment. After doing a bit of looking around, I've decided to get the NuForce Icon for it's DAC capabilities. But that's where my direction goes a stray. I...- J.Pocalypse
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- audio-technica-ath-a700-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-595-headphones
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hd555/hd595
Heeello people at head-fi! This the perfect place to discust about headphones. My first question is: 1. What is the significant difference between HD555 and HD595? 2. Does HD 595 worth more than Hd555 for the price? 3. Does the sound reflecter in the HD555 create a surround sound-like...- unkoman
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- headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-595-headphones
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Need help to choose a headphone.
This is my first thread and I'm new here =D As shown above, I'm finding a new headphone (portable or full size) to replace my Shure SRH440... Reasons is that the SRH440's pad is not suitable in my country (too hot that makes me sweat after a few hours) and sometimes my ears will touch the...- bakawen
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- akg-acoustics-k240-monitoring-headphones akg-k-601-headphones audio-technica-ath-ad700 audio-technica-ath-ad900 audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-595-headphones sennheiser-hd-598 shure-srh-440-professional-studio-headphones shure-srh840
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SOUND LEAKAGE: HD518 vs. HD555
So I've been researching extensively for the last two weeks (including tons of anonymous browsing of these forums), but I couldn't find a definite answer to a very important comparison I need to make between these two sets of headphones. I'm not exactly a hardcore audiophile, though I can...- akp28
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- audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-518 sennheiser-hd-555-headphones
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New Toys Arrived / HiFiMan HE-500 + Schiit Lyr / [Basic Review]
Heya, After this extended thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/574123/suggestions-looking-for-new-open-back-headphones I decided to finally pull the trigger and move into planar magnetic headphones. Looking for a good long-term investment I searched around for some HiFiMan and Stax orthos that...- Jasio
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- headphones hifiman-he-500 over-ear schiit-lyr sennheiser-hd-555-headphones
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First Time Headphone Buyer
Hi, everyone. This is really the first time I have been looking for a solid pair of headphones to buy. I have been perusing the internet for a couple days looking for different headphones to get. So far my criteria for a pair are as follows: -I will be using them for indoor listening only...- spacebar
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- akg-k81dj-akg-closed-back-folding-dj-headphone audio-technica-ath-es7-portable-headphones-black audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones shure-srh-440-professional-studio-headphones shure-srh750-dj-headphones-black shure-srh840
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Koss DJ100 vs AKG K240 vs HD595
I was doing a portable headphone shootout, so while my bed was covered with headphones and wires, I decided to pull out a few more pairs to compare. I used a Macbook Pro connected to a udac and then to an Audio-gd Sparrow. However, I believe that the only headphone that benefits from an amp...- shnitz
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- akg-k240-sextett audio-technica-ath-m30-professional-headphones headphones koss-prodj100 over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-595-headphones shure-srh840
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k601 vs k701 what do you thing are the differences between the two?
Hi,i'm a satisfied owner of an hd 600.I really like the sound of these cans,they have a balanced,open,silky/smooth sound,with natural timbre and they are not fatiguing,i can listen to them for hours... I was searching for a pair of good closed cans to use with my portable cd player.I've tried...- john53
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- akg-k-601-headphones akg-k701-studio-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-595-headphones
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need tip for new (first) headphones
I'm looking for some new headphones, been reading a lot of different tests and forum pages, so many I don't know what to do anymore. Here's my criterias (in no particular order) -Around 100 euros/100 u.s. dollars - can't afford more than that -I got a really big...- eurekastreet
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- grado-sr60i-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sony-mdr-v6-monitor-series-headphones
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Sa1000 vs. SR80
Looking at spending about $100 dollars for some portable headphones. So unamped, but I do have an amp at home. Which do you think would be better between the SA1000 and the SR80? I own HD555's, also. I guess I'm looking for something that isn't too lacking in the bass department, and hopefully...- TiredNinja
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- grado-sr-80 headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sony-mdr-sa1000-dj-stereo-headphones
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Need help In making a decision
Im new to this audio thing,and im having a hard time deciding what headphone is best. Im torn between the Sennheiser HD 280 pro,HD 555,PX 200 II,and the Grado Prestige series SR80i. I usually listen to rock.classic and hard,and 1970's/80's metal. Which one would be best given my situation...- rst8
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- grado-sr60i-headphones grado-sr80i-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-280-headphones sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-px-200-ii-b-closed-on-ear-mini-headphones
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What is the most comfortable headphones you've worn?
I know the AKG 701/702 and the Sennheiser HD 800, HD 650, HD 600, HD 598 are suppose to be very comfortable, but is there a stand out? I would suggest the AKG 701 as a stand out, but they are the only expensive headphones I've used. What is/are the most comfortable pair of headphones you have...- wots
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- beyerdynamic-dt-880-premium-headphones denon-ah-d5000-reference-headphones denon-ah-d7000-headphones denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sony-mdr-xb-1000 sony-mdr-xb700-50mm-xb-diaphragm-driver-extra-bass-headphones
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Sennheiser HD 558 or HD 595 for same price
Hi! What is better choise for same price? They both have exactly same price in my country.- tuur
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- headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-558 sennheiser-hd-595-headphones sennheiser-hd-598
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Headphones for Ipod ~$120
Hi there I'm new on Head Fi so here is my first and I hope not the last one post on this forum :) I'm looking for the good headphones for my iPod Video I believe it's 5th generation. I used before Sennheiser HD 205 and CX400 but my younger sister (aka evil child) broke them both... I was...- Kajo
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- akg-k518dj grado-sr60i-headphones headphones in-ear over-ear sennheiser-cx-400-in-ear-headphone-black sennheiser-hd-205-headphones sennheiser-hd-448 sennheiser-hd-555-headphones
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JVC HA-RX700 Quick First Impressions
So I got these from a fellow Head-Fi member and I have to say they are very nice beginner audiophile headphones. They are very similar to the Sennheiser HD-555 in their bass and soundstage. With the recable of 28 gauge silver teflon wire that I did, I think it brings out the highs a little...- jschristian44
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- audio-technica-ath-ad700 denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones headphones jvc-full-size-headphones-model-ha-rx700-wired-headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones
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Not that impressed with Sennheiser HD-555 ( modded ) - could they need a amp perhaps ?
I recently purchased a pair of Senn HD-555. They were in absolute mint condition, haven't been used much - also they have had the "595 mod" done by the previous owner as I have opened them both and checked. I am not very pleased with the overall sound. I am no audio geek and my sound...- C0rnholio
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- akg-high-performance-closed-back-dj-headphones-k181dj headphones in-ear over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-595-headphones
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Your first eargasm...
I just got a pair of Grado SR225is. Absolutely fantastic. But the proverbial hit the fan in my previously naive mind when I listened to Philip Glass' Koyaanisqatsi (sp?) soundtrack. The opening ominous bass line blew my mind, then being able to hear almost every single person singing...- freddiechina
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- audio-technica-ath-a900-headphones audio-technica-ath-ad700 grado-sr-325i-prestige-series-headphones grado-sr225i-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones
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worth upgrading from ad700 to ad900?
right now i currently own the ad700 and i really like the sound of it. but then theres the ad900 that cost up to 3 times ad700's price. is it worth upgrading from ad700 to ad900? is there's a vast improvement from the ad700 to ad900? i read that the ad900 is a more refined version of it...- EinZweiDrei
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- audio-technica-ath-ad700 audio-technica-ath-ad900 beyerdynamic-dt-880-premium-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-598
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Headset that doesn't skip on sound quality
I'm trying to find a headset that has good sound quality, easier said than done as most skimp out on quality. So far I've narrowed it down to the following: Sennheiser PC 350 Gaming Headset -...- kurix
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- beyerdynamic-mmx-300-pc-gaming-premium-digital-headset-with-microphone headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-pc-350-gaming-headset
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Sidegrade to the HD555 suggestions
I actually got these things less than two weeks ago. I got a feel for a few different headphones when I was doing my research. I got the HD555 for gaming initially with music in mind as a secondary purpose. For games, I find these to be perfect for my liking. As far as music goes, I like them...- ibage
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- audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-80-closed-studio-headphones headphones over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones shure-srh750-dj-headphones-black sony-mdr-xb700-50mm-xb-diaphragm-driver-extra-bass-headphones
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[Suggestions] Looking for new open-back headphones...
Heya, I came across this website and its enormous database of headphones when Gizmodo posted a video of the Thunderpants closed-back DIY conversion by smeggy. Since that time I have been considering upgrading my headphones- I realized that they are getting on in age and unfortunately are...- Jasio
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- akg-k-702-black akg-k701-studio-headphones asus-xonar-essence-stx he-5le headphones hifiman-he-6-planar-headphone over-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones sennheiser-hd-600 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones
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Replacing my HD555's, help appreciated.
Hello, as the title suggests, I'm on a hunt for a new pair of headphones. The right channel driver on my HD555's has broken. There's buzzing at the low-mids at fairly low volume. Now, the only decent pair of headphones I've ever heard are these 555's (with the 595-esque mod). I have enjoyed...- cerpintaxt
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How to make IEM more comfortable?
I have always tried to stay clear of IEMs because they hurt my ears after a few hours. I stick with my full sized to game and watch movies and IEM to listen to music. I was recommended to use Foam Tips to help, but those actually make it worse. Is there anyway to make it not hurt the inner...- jschristian44
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- audio-technica-ath-ad700 headphones in-ear sennheiser-hd-555-headphones
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