[MetaLicca]

Hey guys, I've been looking at picking up a pair of the Sennheiser HD 558's recently. However, I've noticed that the 555's, which from what I understand are the previous model, are a hell of a lot cheaper. Are there any significant differences in the two headphones? And would it be worth it to spend the extra money to get the 558's? Thanks. 

 

[jTizMLG]

You may not want either, those 2 are not very popular....for a reason.
 
The HD555 may be great for balancing music and gaming, but if its just for music or just for gaming going for a different headphone maybe a good idea.

 

[MetaLicca]

Are there any other open headphones you would suggest in that price range?

 

[jTizMLG]

What are your uses?

 

[MetaLicca]

I wouldn't be using them for gaming at all, only for music. I listen to a mix of a number of different genres as well. 

 

[BotByte]

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You may not want either, those 2 are not very popular....for a reason.
 

Do you even know what you are talking about?
 
The HD555 are older, and very popular last year
 
The HD558 are the newer version and little brother to the HD598
 
I say get the HD558 if you want black. Get the HD598 is you want cream
 
Take the tape off the inside of the HD558 to get close to, like 95% the sound that you can get from the HD598

 

[BotByte]

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I wouldn't be using them for gaming at all, only for music. I listen to a mix of a number of different genres as well. 

Good for gaming also.
 
And good for a mix. I use them as writing cans, and i listen to a lot of different sh!% as I write, so they would be good for a lot and best for Rock.
 
The HD558 would be best.

 

[Digital-Pride]

Mike at Headfonia has an excellent article that takes an in depth look at the HD558/98 and HD555.  Here's a link for ya-http://www.headfonia.com/old-and-new-hd555-hd558-hd598/