First I'd like to say I'm not audiophile. I like my bass pounding, and my highs screaming typically. Though I'm toning down the highs alot more than I'd like, to save the hearing.
I cant speak for the 555s, but I had the 497s so I'll use that as a comparison point.
Without the EQ, its to piercing for me. But the bass is still excellent compared to others Ive heard.
IMO, they are light years beyond the 497s. I prefer my KSC35s over those.
I'm listening to Robert Miles Children right now, and its OK without the EQ. But putting on KMFDM Juke Joint Jezebel and I cant stand it without the EQ. Just to piercing.
If I couldnt EQ these out, its bad enough I wouldnt be able to stand them on certain songs.
The only true conclusion I can come to is that the more headphones I hear, the more I appreciate my KSC35s. The tone, the smoothness and the sound of those are just near perfect for me.
I dont think I can deny it anymore, I'm going to have to pickup a set of Pro3AAs from Radioshack to test out.
If you are a gamer, I have the Sennheiser PC150 headset for gaming to, and although they are admittedly very cheap.. they are such a pile.
I'm prob going to Ebay them and pick up these
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search
I wouldnt doubt if I end up with all Koss product in my stable eventually.
Pro3AA for home, Koss headset, KSC35 for portable.
Depends how the Pro3AA compare to the V6s in the low end.
The only other way I can see myself going is to Beyerdynamic DT770s and I'm not hardcore enough to buy an amplifier (yet).
As far as comfort on the V6s, I've had them on for 2+ hours and they are fine. Some people are really picky. They arent hot to me