[Whitewind]

just wondering which one has the best ratio when used with a millet hybrid or gilmore. I'm kind of stuck between the three

 

[jamesp]

MY vote is for the HD580, great price and a great set of cans to boot!

 

[jagorev]

Depends on your music, but I think the HD580 is a more satisfying all-round performer than the 501, and a great value.

 

[Whitewind]

what about the k601? how does it differ from the k501?

 

[Dentomat]

I would suggest the DT880. As lively and detailed as the k501 but with a better bass foundation and suitable for a broad range of musical genres. The HD580... has the Sennheiser sound.

 

[HypnoLobster]

I would reccomend the DT880.
I owned a pair of HD580's, and I didn't like them one bit. I absolutely adore the open, clean high end of the 880's. They shine with just about all kinds of music. They are a little lacking in some of the more muddled kinds of rock, but others they are wonderful.

 

[Whitewind]

well if it makes a difference, i listen to Pop, Rap, and techno

 

[fewtch]

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Originally Posted by Whitewind just wondering which one has the best ratio when used with a millet hybrid or gilmore. I'm kind of stuck between the three

I own or have owned all three... I'd say the DT880 has the best price/performance ratio, followed by the HD580, followed by the K501. For an all-rounder I'd probably choose the HD580, but IMO none of the three are really great all-rounders.

Edit -- how much rap do you listen to? If quite a bit, I'd jump on the HD580 and forget the other two. I don't think you'd be satisfied with DT880 or K501 bass performance when it comes to rap. I'd actually recommend the HD580 the highest for general "pop" as well.