[LuckyKarma]

Hey all, I just got my HD555s in the mail yesterday and the sound is incredible, but the sound that leaks out sounds like I have the music playing on speakers instead of my headphones. I'm afraid my roommate won't appreciate this when he's there, so I'm wondering if I should pick up some closed headphones for when he's around? Is the sound leakage in closed headphones less than open cans? I don't know a whole lot about closed headphones as I've never owned them (went from HD497s to HD555s with my recent purchase), so any help would be appreciated!

 

[upangel180]

What is your budget? For around $60-75 you can pick up the AKG K81DJ. They are pretty good closed cans for the money, but I'd try to hold on to the 555'd too, as they will definitely be a more comfortable option for when your roommate isn't around.

 

[LuckyKarma]

My budget is probably less than $100, preferably as cheap as I can go without resorting to junk cans. The K81DJ looks pretty nice and the price is pretty reasonable too. How is the sound quality on them?

 

[eladioc]

The SQ of the 81's is great. I listen to a lot of trance/techno with them and they're excellent. I also listen to some jpop and howie day and they're plenty good for those too. They're a little uncomfortable right out of the box, but some aggressive bending of the headband will get them right. I recommend them

 

[funkadelic]

The HD201's are about as cheap as you can go for closed cans without buying junk. Worth thinking about if money is tight at around $20.

It's also worth having a trawl on Ebay or the FS forum for second-hand alternatives.


Simon

 

[jrosenth]

Classic head-fi: if you can increase your budget X dollars

seriously, think I've seen AT A900 used for $120 on the for sale forums here

Other than that A700 used should be in budget

larger, yes - but probably worth looking into.

 

[nm2285]

K81DJ vote here. It'll have the bass of your senns without the dark sound. In my opinion, a much more natural overall presentation.

 

[Meyvn]

The K81DJ is fabulous. You may even prefer its sound signature to the HD555. You can get it for pretty cheap now; look in the K81Dj thread for more info.

 

[LuckyKarma]

I've narrowed it down to either the K81DJ or the Sennheiser HD201.. The HD201 looks nice and has great reviews on Amazon for such an inexpensive closed headphone, I have to say I'm leaning towards the HD201, I'll be using my HD555s when I care about hearing the best quality, and the HD201 looks like it will work as a spare headphone while my roommate is studying. Thanks a lot for the help guys!