[Jasper994]

A good alternative might be the AKG240s which can be a lot of fun and has very nice mids and good detail. Their one drawback though is that they've got quite the upper-bass low-mids hump. Some things will sound a bit think particularly compared to the HD555. On the other hand, some things will sound sooo sweet.

 

[gaboo]

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Originally Posted by Jasper994 A good alternative might be the AKG240s which can be a lot of fun and has very nice mids and good detail. Their one drawback though is that they've got quite the upper-bass low-mids hump. Some things will sound a bit think particularly compared to the HD555. On the other hand, some things will sound sooo sweet.

I've hear the 240's break apart easily... Can anyone comment?

 

[TheMedic00]

Hmm, haven't heard that, but I'd be interested to find out as well. They seem durable enough to me.

 

[gaboo]

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Originally Posted by TheMedic00 Hmm, haven't heard that, but I'd be interested to find out as well. They seem durable enough to me.

Customer reviews at guitar vision (guitar center online store)

 

[Bolt San]

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Originally Posted by gaboo I've hear the 240's break apart easily... Can anyone comment?

I've got a pair of 240Ms that are over ten years old...
Nothing at all broken yet, even the pads are in impeccable condition.