[jschristian44]

I was going to try out the AD-700's because of all the good reviews they were getting, but I decided to get the HD-555 again because if it isn't broke, don't fix it.  I wanted to try the AD-700 because of the soundstage, but my HD-555 were good for all around use, unlike the AD-700 would be.  If i needed headphones just for gaming I would probably get those, but I want something all around.  Anyways, I have heard the Sennheiser HD-555 would be even better with an amplifier.  Is there any kind or one someone suggest that I look for?  Some say it isn't needed, but I think I could get even more bass and better sounding phones with one.  I'd like to keep the price under say $40.  Thank you!

 

[solidsnake]

darn, did you already get the 555? i guess nobody told you about the 558 announced a few days ago. the only amps i can think of under $40 are fiio and cmoy, but i don't think the difference will justify the price.

 

[Mochan]

What is this myth that the AD700 is only good for gaming? The AD700 is a music headphone, you know.
 
As for a $40 amp... really the only thing you can buy at that price is an E1, E3 or E5. Or if you live in the Philippines, you might be lucky to get a Mini^3 or a P4i. But other than that.... look to increase your amp budget.
 

 

[jschristian44]

alright so i guess i don't need an amp.  a sennheiser 558 hey?  same price range, if so ill definately try it out.  and i want to rewire the cable using 24 gauge wire and a 1/8 miniplug at the end because i hate that huge 1/4 plug at the end.  im going to do a new post about this.  but thanks for the new headphone suggestion, i was just about to order the 555's

 

[jschristian44]

anyways i just saw the hd558.  when are they going to be released and what's the price.  if their gonna be near 200 ill just get the 555's.

 

[K-MONEY]

gaming, lol.
 
Not gonna lie, I see gaming headphone suggestions worst than Bose headphones.

 

[jschristian44]

well from all the reviews ive read that the ad700 were better for gaming, but the hd555 were better for all around.  i know the ad700 are good for other stuff too, but lack of bass makes it sound like their a treble headphone.  might be good for acoustic songs but that's all i can think of and gaming.  how far away until the 558 are released, i hear they are just announced which can mean a year or two.  i am the most impatient person you will meet so that might not work for me lol.

 

[K-MONEY]

 jschrisian, sorry if you thought i was bashing you.
 
i would just get the hd555. i doubt the 558 would be anymore spectacular in sound as opposed to the hd555. design wise, the 558 kicks ass...there is no set release date yet, and i don't see why you should really wait. it's gaming, the 555 are just perfect for them. i say go with it! they are cheap and very durable.

 

[jschristian44]

yeah that is what i thought, if they were just announced they wont be out for a while yet, and im the most impatient person.  i did hear they are better though, but if their gonna be near 200 dollars, something better might be out by the time they release them.  did feel like a bash but im so used to that from other forums i just dont even notice anymore.  but the ad700's are good for gaming everywhere i read.  the hd-555 are a very close runner up, so im gonna get them.   now just need someone to help me with recabling them, check out my thread if u can help.  seeya

 

[clou91]

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What is this myth that the AD700 is only good for gaming? The AD700 is a music headphone, you know.
 
As for a $40 amp... really the only thing you can buy at that price is an E1, E3 or E5. Or if you live in the Philippines, you might be lucky to get a Mini^3 or a P4i. But other than that.... look to increase your amp budget.
 

When I tried them I thought they had too much sibilance and not enough bass...but I guess at the ~$80 they go for nowadays they're pretty good.

 

[Mochan]

You can actually mod the AD700 for more bass. You can stuff some Grado bowls into the pads of the AD700 and this increases the bass exponentially. This was a mod done by dononus.

 

[kostalex]

AD700 is overall better than HD555 and is good all-rounder. I do not know how HD558 compares though.
 
If I were you, I would wait and get HD558 to try, because I like Sennheisers built and shape more. If I were I - I'll definitely try to downshift from HD650 to HD598, because I like portability also. HD650 are too brutal and I'm tied to stationary rig with them. I hope HD598 will play nice from HM-602 with no additional amping.

 

[jschristian44]

i would get the hd-558 but since they were just announced in a foreign country, it's gonna take at least a year for them to get here, and i'm the most impatient person you will ever meet.

 

[K-MONEY]

It's been a while too ever since they announced the PC360's and they're still not out. I say just go for the 555.

 

[kostalex]

Well, if you decide go with HD555 then there is used Airhead for $40 - http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/503313/fs-headroom-total-airhead-black. Friend of mine uses the same combo and he is quite happy with it - no upgrades for the last 1.5 year.