Need some quick advice....HD555 vs HD580

[Dash]

I want to get a higher model Sennheiser for use with my RockHopper Pimeta. Im trying to get exposure to as many house sounds as possible. If it where between these 2 cans, which would be the better introduction to Senns? I would use it as an all around can.
Thanks

 

[jagorev]

580 is great with PIMETA, and is a more high-end headphone than the 555, imho.

 

[2426]

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Originally Posted by jagorev 580 is great with PIMETA, and is a more high-end headphone than the 555, imho.

x2

 

[Dash]

Is $150 shipped for a new HD 580 a decent price?

 

[jagorev]

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Originally Posted by daashford0404 Is $150 shipped for a new HD 580 a decent price?

Yes, that's as low as I've ever seen.

 

[Dash]

After this purchase I really need to stop..LOL. I have bought 2 cans this week. Goldring DR150s on Monday and now Im going to buy the HD 580s. At some point I need to stop and listen...hehehe. I havent even got the DR150s yet.

 

[DevilDog]

Yeah, definitely go with the HD580s. It's the true Senn house sound. The 515,555,595 aren't, IMO. They're good, but just not the signature sound.

 

[schneido12]

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Originally Posted by daashford0404 Is $150 shipped for a new HD 580 a decent price?

Where did you find them at that price?

 

[jim580]

580's without a doubt.
Enjoy,
Jim

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[Ice Nine]

[size=small]JR.com has them for $150.00 shipped.[/size]

 

[mypasswordis]

http://www.compuplus.com/i-Sennheise...eadphones.html

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4504

Ah, beat me to it

 

[Murdoch]

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Originally Posted by DevilDog Yeah, definitely go with the HD580s. It's the true Senn house sound. The 515,555,595 aren't, IMO. They're good, but just not the signature sound.

??? I'd agree that with a good amp the 580 offers more detail than the 555.

But the argument that the 515,555,595 isn't the senn signature sound doesn't make any sense. They are sennheisers, therefore they sound like sennheisers by definition. Anyway, its not really relevant to the question of which phones to buy. You should buy what sounds good to you, period.

 

[DevilDog]

Well, my point was when most people refer to the Senn sound, they're referring to the HD580/600/650 series. The HD515/555/595 is usually referred to as being a bit more forward than the typical Sennheiser sound.

 

[stewgriff]

I courted heresy when I made this decision, and bought the 555. I was willing to sacrifice a cut in (amped) sound quality for greater unamped versatility (555s are probably close to the best sound you can get right out of an iPod, IMO), and quite honestly have (and love) many songs that probably would never test the true potential of either of these cans. Also, from reading reviews of them, I believe the 5x5 series is more of an all-rounder then the classic Senns; some people say that the 580/600 just can't cut it for rock, but the 555/595 are at least acceptable, as they are for pretty much everything.

 

[donunus]

I remember pantera sounding boring on my old 580s. the 555 might be slightly better here. the only thing i liked with the 580 was the detail but the veil is more pronounced on it than the 555 and the 580s bass are muddier IMO