[1eye1derweasil]

Okay, I'm looking for some headphones for classical music and I'm driving them with the ASUS Xonar essence ST
 
I've narrowed it down to the modified555 and the DT440 (I'm open to other ideas) Which would you recommend? 
 
Any input is welcome. 
 
Thanks! 

 

[desktophifi]

How much are you willing to spend? 

 

[1eye1derweasil]

150-200$ is okay, I could be talked into 300$ but only if that poster gives a good argument and only if my xonar st could drive them to their potential 

 

[Murmaider]

i just purchased the HD555's a few days ago for $78 with free s/h. for the budget you listed they seem really under ur budget.
 
 
ps. i will be modding these

 

[desktophifi]

The AD700's is another good choice. 

 

[1eye1derweasil]

Let me know how you like 'em  

 

[1eye1derweasil]

I've heard about the ad700s and seeing as how I already own a pair of AT's (M50) I thought about them first, but I heard they only fit well on larger heads, and I'm only about 5'6" so, smaller head than most. 

 

[burnliff]

Your M50 is considered to be a step up from the HD555, dunno anything about the DT440. IMO you'd be better off saving a bit more money and getting something a little higher end.

 

[JasonD]

You can usually find some used K701's for $200-220.  I know these are a pair of cans that people say are very picky to amp, but I have to say I have never been more impressed with them than when I break out the classical. (Though I don't really listen to much classical and I'll be trading in for some Grado 325is, which I hope will match my music preferences more; so I guess take my advice with a grain of salt.)  
 
This is also coming from my own buying patterns where I prefer to get something I'm pretty sure I can grow into than going for something I'll want to replace in 6 months.  Your OCD might differ from mine

 

[swbf2cheater]

the DT440 has a superior audio quality and is more well rounded, the HD555 might be better for classical but sucks for everything else

 

[tyoung8]

hd 558 mod to 598ish

 

[1eye1derweasil]

I think since I'm only going to be using these for a single genre (M50s do everything BUT classical well enough for me) I'll keep it cheaper (and in the AT family). I'm going with the AD700, if I don't like the fit, probably Moded Sennheisers (soooo cheap). 
 
Thanks for the input though! 

 

[desktophifi]

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I think since I'm only going to be using these for a single genre (M50s do everything BUT classical well enough for me) I'll keep it cheaper (and in the AT family). I'm going with the AD700, if I don't like the fit, probably Moded Sennheisers (soooo cheap). 
 
Thanks for the input though! 

Let us know if you like em!! 

 

[Murmaider]

I don't like them. i wanted a bigger sound. Perhaps my expectations where set too high or i just need to
allow more time for them to burn in. my superfi.3's sound better. I can't decide whether to keep them and mod them or
send them back and get something a little pricier.
 
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Let me know how you like 'em