[erazer007]

I like the HD598 very much so I think Ill go with that. Anyone knows where to purchase it online for USA?
 
I searched and couldnt find a site that sells it. If not available finally Ill go for the HD 595 or 598 if thats available

 

[Rasmutte]

Yeah, I like them too.
 
I've heard that they will release in early november in the US, but that was I while ago...

 

[erazer007]

Anyone knows the actual releasedate?

 

[Red Haze]

Just to let you know, you have to use an amp to get the most out of your HD555/595/598. I have a pair of HD555's and they sound horrible straight out of my iPod Classic's jack. I just use a entry-level cmoy and that makes a night and day difference to the whole soundstage.

 

[erazer007]

Horrible in the sense would they be worse than Hd 202s? Also how much does it cost for a decent amplifier. Any damages to hearing?

 

[Rasmutte]

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Just to let you know, you have to use an amp to get the most out of your HD555/595/598. I have a pair of HD555's and they sound horrible straight out of my iPod Classic's jack. I just use a entry-level cmoy and that makes a night and day difference to the whole soundstage.

Do I need an amp to a computer?

 

[Red Haze]

Erazer007 - Yes, they would be worse than the 202's if your player can't supply enough power, if it puts out as much as my classic (32ohms I think) the HD555's will definately struggle compared to the efficient 202's. Which is why you need an amp (if the player isn't powerful enough) to get the most out of the 555's.
 
Rasmutte - It depends on your soundcard, if it's half-decent you shouldn't need an amp for them.

 

[Rasmutte]

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Rasmutte - It depends on your soundcard, if it's half-decent you shouldn't need an amp for them.

It's a MacBook Pro 15" mid 2010 .
 
Dunno what soundcard it has... I think it's a "Intel HD" sound card.
Is that good? :s

 

[Red Haze]

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It's a MacBook Pro 15" mid 2010 .
 
Dunno what soundcard it has... I think it's a "Intel HD" sound card.
Is that good? :s

To be honest I can't really say, I've only just gotten into the whole headphone thing myself. The reason I said a "half-decent" soundcard would get the job done is because my stock (Asus) soundcard does just fine. Going by the year of your Macbook (and the fact it's a high end model) it should be a more than ample card. 

 

[erazer007]

@RedHaze, I will be using them on my Laptop itself. It has a RealTek High Definition Audio card. Is that enough. How much will a decent amp cost me?

 

[Red Haze]

If you're not happy with the RealTek I'd recommend an iBasso D2+ or possibly a FiiO E7, both can be used as a DAC (external soundcard for your laptop) as well as a portable amp you can travel with. It all depends on your budget and what you're planning to use the amp for.

 

[erazer007]

This one is what youre talking about?  http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E7-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003E6K1VK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1288860111&sr=8-2-fkmr0

 

[Red Haze]

Yes, and this is the D2+ http://ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=42.
 
The iBasso will offer better sound ($60 more too), but they're both great amps.

 

[Rasmutte]

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To be honest I can't really say, I've only just gotten into the whole headphone thing myself. The reason I said a "half-decent" soundcard would get the job done is because my stock (Asus) soundcard does just fine. Going by the year of your Macbook (and the fact it's a high end model) it should be a more than ample card. 

Okay, thanks anyway!
 
Someone else who knows?