[Crynix]

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Send them back and get a 558 for $120 instead.  Or a 598 for $170.  M50 and HFI580 are options also depending on tastes.

What would the difference be?

 

[KneelJung]

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I mostly listen to rock, but I also listen to a little pop. I wasn't really considering anything else.

If you mostly listen to rock get a Grado. An SR60 is $79.

 

[Assimilator702]

If you have a budget of $200 you could try the Audio Technica ATH-A700 for around $120ish or the ATH-A900 for $180.
 
I have the ATH-A700 and they are VERY nice. They even handle Dubstep which has some serious lowend.
 
Also consider a pair of JVC HARX700 for $34 SHIPPED while you're deciding. At that low price I believe everyone should own a pair.
 
They have VERY nice lowend. With audiophile quality recordings they sound very balanced and present bass when it's in the recording.
 
For $165 you could have BOTH the HARX700 and the ATH-A700 and be VERY happy with 2 sets of cans to choose from.

 

[Crynix]

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If you have a budget of $200 you could try the Audio Technica ATH-A700 for around $120ish or the ATH-A900 for $180.
 
I have the ATH-A700 and they are VERY nice. They even handle Dubstep which has some serious lowend.
 
Also consider a pair of JVC HARX700 for $34 SHIPPED while you're deciding. At that low price I believe everyone should own a pair.
 
They have VERY nice lowend. With audiophile quality recordings they sound very balanced and present bass when it's in the recording.
 
For $165 you could have BOTH the HARX700 and the ATH-A700 and be VERY happy with 2 sets of cans to choose from.

Would you recommend the ATH-A700 or ATH-A900?
 

 

[hatry]

I think HD555 is not good for rock, get a grado instead
 
IMO I won't do the foam mod if I still want to return the HD555