[bradley47]

Having a really hard time choosing between these for at home use, in term of priorities: Sound>Comfort>Design, thanks

 

[flatmap]

  Having a really hard time choosing between these for at home use, in term of priorities: Sound>Comfort>Design, thanks

Hmmm.  What kinds of music are you most interested in?  Given that all headphones have trade-offs, are there
any must-have characteristics you have in mind? 
 
I have the DT990, but not the other models on your list.  The DT990 has a pleasing bass and terrific sense of space. 
The highs may be a bit much sometimes.  That only bothers me, honestly, on harsh recordings. In return for those
lifted lows and highs -- sometimes the mids seem a little far away.
 
It may be that the HD650 is the best headphone in my collection and I've liked the other Sennheisers I've heard f
or their rich tonality.  Shooting in the dark, I think the HD558 may be the best all-rounder on your list.  But I'm willing
to retract based on what you say about your preferred listening material. 

 

 

[bradley47]

Thankyou for your time, I think I'm sold on the limited edition black DT990 pro! I like bright headphones unlike some Does an eq "fix" the mids somewhat?
Thanks

 

[bradley47]

I listen to practically anything, EDM, some rock, electronic, pop, just decent music really

 

[flatmap]

  Thankyou for your time, I think I'm sold on the limited edition black DT990 pro! I like bright headphones unlike some Does an eq "fix" the mids somewhat?
Thanks

Definitely you can round out the response with EQ -- and you'll still be left with a very big sound.  Give it a little boost from 400 Hz to about 4000 Hz.  And if you want, fill in the sub bass down below 40 -- but pretty optional so far as I'm concerned.  And after lifting up the middle... you may well want to lower the Mt Everest  sitting at 10 kHz, just a bit.
 
I nearly always EQ them when I'm listening to opera or anytime I need more clarity in the vocals and main instrumental voices.
 

I listen to practically anything, EDM, some rock, electronic, pop, just decent music really

I think it will do well there, either EQ'd or with their naked response. 
 
Good luck!

 

[bradley47]

Thanks for your time! Looking forward to my limited edition black DT990s 
 
Here they are if you haven't already seen them:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B010IJ9W1U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A35ATNU92FJ7LH

 

[flatmap]

 
Thanks for your time! Looking forward to my limited edition black DT990s 
 
Here they are if you haven't already seen them:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B010IJ9W1U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A35ATNU92FJ7LH

Very nice!  Beyerdynamics does a great job with styling and in my experience their full size headphones are eminently comfortable.

 

[bradley47]

Kinda just made a U turn and went with the HD 558s after hearing about the nice mids and more laid back sound while also having a detachable cable! I tried them in a real brick and mortar shop and they were lush, quite laid back but nice

 

[bradley47]

Still love the 990s though, especially in black

 

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Kinda just made a U turn and went with the HD 558s after hearing about the nice mids and more laid back sound while also having a detachable cable! I tried them in a real brick and mortar shop and they were lush, quite laid back but nice

Even the HD 650s have that laid back personality.  But it may be once you start listening, and find the groove, then that may not matter.