BobMonkhouse
100+ Head-Fier
I don't know if it exist, but what could be a direct closest upgrade from HD 558?
It complements my funnier sounding closed back headphones really well. I like a lot its laid back balanced signature. I have nothing against the amounts of bass and mids. It's comfortable and easy to listen for hours. The only reason I want to upgrade it is the artificial and some times sharp highs. The problem is not about the amount but the harshness and sibilance. A little more refinement and details would be just a bonus.
I consider buying a Fidelio X2 but am not convinced it's what I'm after. Reports for harsh sounding highs makes me uncertain. Also, do Hifiman HE-560 have similar signature? I'm actually open for suggestions, and want to try to keep the price in the $400 range.
I listen to mostly contemporary jazz, instrumentals, blues, soul, R&B, soft and classic rock. My source is Fiio X1 DAP through Cayin C5 or Fiio E12A amps.
It complements my funnier sounding closed back headphones really well. I like a lot its laid back balanced signature. I have nothing against the amounts of bass and mids. It's comfortable and easy to listen for hours. The only reason I want to upgrade it is the artificial and some times sharp highs. The problem is not about the amount but the harshness and sibilance. A little more refinement and details would be just a bonus.
I consider buying a Fidelio X2 but am not convinced it's what I'm after. Reports for harsh sounding highs makes me uncertain. Also, do Hifiman HE-560 have similar signature? I'm actually open for suggestions, and want to try to keep the price in the $400 range.
I listen to mostly contemporary jazz, instrumentals, blues, soul, R&B, soft and classic rock. My source is Fiio X1 DAP through Cayin C5 or Fiio E12A amps.