[kbasanti]

I bought the hd555's on ebay last night, and i dont know if they are weather 50 ohm or 120 ohm.

will they sound the same when i plug them into my ipod or my computer?

i do not want to buy a amp...

 

[kbasanti]

It did not specify on the page either....

 

[Pibborando]

The 120ohm version will be quieter at a given amplification level than the 50ohm version. I think the iPod should be able to drive 120ohm cans alright...

 

[kbasanti]

Cool, thanks, any other opinions.

 

[LaBreaHead]

I had already ordered a pair of the 555's when I realized I wasn't sure which version I had ordered ... and the ones that arrived were the 50 ohm version. Chances are, that's what you'll be getting. Just a guess ...

 

[comen]

most of hd555s that being sold are 50 ohm version. I think the old serie hd555s have 120ohm impedance. the ipod can drive the 120ohm version but I think it can't do it well as the computer do.so you will need an an amp to get a solid performance from your cans if you buy 120ohm hd555.

 

[kbasanti]

Thank you, hopefully i get a 50 Ohm one.

These are my first Hi end cans and thanks for the help here.

 

[Toby M]

I've got the 50ohm one and I bought it over 2 years ago now. And from memory the 120ohm version had been out of production then for months, so you should be pretty safe.

 

[brooce]

as long as you were buying new, i doubt you'd get anything but the 50ohm version. The 120ohm version has been out of production for well over a year, if I recall.

 

[comen]

btw how much it cost with shipping?

 

[kbasanti]

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Originally Posted by comen /img/forum/go_quote.gif btw how much it cost with shipping?

I got it for 115 shipped to canada...It goes for 197 at our retail stores.

 

[big-fi]

one of the head-fier's selling it for $70USD firm...

 

[obentou]

kbsanti, which seller was this? I was planning to get a HD555 too but the cheapest on eBay I find is around $120 USD shipped... and probably + customs fees.

 

[kbasanti]

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Originally Posted by obentou /img/forum/go_quote.gif kbsanti, which seller was this? I was planning to get a HD555 too but the cheapest on eBay I find is around $120 USD shipped... and probably + customs fees.

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Originally Posted by big-fi /img/forum/go_quote.gif one of the head-fier's selling it for $70USD firm...

Big-Fi, Who, and can you provide me with a link? I bought these headphones before i discovered Head-Fi.

Obentou, These were the last one that the seller had. They are brand new in box. You can get refurbished ones cheap too.

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by big-fi /img/forum/go_quote.gif one of the head-fier's selling it for $70USD firm...

I just sold my HD555 for $70 shipped yesterday. It went fast.