should i get the sennheiser hd 558, Audio-Technica ATH-PRO700MK2, or Audio-Technica ATH-A900 ? which one is better?

[angelus55]

originally i was going to get the hd 558s due to my budget, but now my mom has this good easy pay coupon or something like that and i saw these other 2 pairs ( pro700mk2 and a900) on qvc and was wondering whats the best out of these 3 pairs?
 
i listen to different kinds of metal, dance/electronic/trance, regina spektor, and some bach
 
it should be noted tho that im only considering these 2 pairs because of an easy pay option that my mom has on qvc, otherwise i wouldnt be able to afford them or any others like them in that price range.
 
 

 

[Assimilator702]

Well you really can't compare the Sennheiser HD558 which is an open headphones with the other 2 which are closed.
 
Closed will give you better low frequency performance and not bother those around you.
 
I have the Audio Technica ATH-A700 which are the next model down the line and VERY similar to the A900 and I say that would a good pair of quality cans to get you started.
 
Actually while you're at it look at the JVC HARX700 which you can get for $34 SHIPPED. They are REALLY good, even when compared to $100+ headphones.
 
My A700 are only a little bit better in the high frequency and extreme low frequency performance than the HARX700 and theres a $150 street price difference between the 2.
 
I'm new to headphones but not high end sound being a Home Theater, home and car audio guy.....these are my observations.

 

[angelus55]

Thanks for the input.. I will now have to consider the JVC's you talked about.  I would still like to hear from anyone else between the three (3) other one's I listed.. But really.. .thank you for your time..

 

[angelus55]

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[Assimilator702]

Also consider the JVC HARX900 which are only a few dollars extra.
 
Links:
 
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HARX700-High-Grade-Full-Size-Headphone/dp/B0013OWPV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1305769190&sr=8-1
 
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HARX900-High-Grade-Full-Size-Headphone/dp/B0013P3ZOE/ref=pd_cp_e_1
 
Theres 2 good threads on each of these sets if you do a little searching....once modded they are greatly improved over stock.
 
Theres no reason to get the most expensive set for your first.
 
Like I said I have both the A700 and HARX700 and they're very close....so close it's a no-brainer to get a set of the JVC cans.
 
You'll want several pairs anyway for different types of music as each pair of headphones has it's strengths and weaknesses.