[kage]

I want to buy either the Pioneer SE-A1000 or Sennheiser HD558. I will be using my Pioneer VSX-1120 receiver's headphone jack to power them and I have no plans to buy a headphone amp. The primarily use of the new headphones would be for watching movies and playing Xbox 360 games. Out of the Pioneer and Sennheiser, which one is recommended?

 

[trotoir]

I cannot comment on the Pioneer but I can say that for games the hd558's are better than my hd650! Not watched many films with them because i do that on a different set up. If they are anything like as good with games then I would recommed that you would not regret the 558's. However for music there is maybe something better for the price?

 

[charli3]

Since they are open, the 558's make a good headphone for movies and gaming. They have a nice soundstage. 

 

[trotoir]

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Since they are open, the 558's make a good headphone for movies and gaming. They have a nice soundstage. 

Indeed they do and it's like wearing a pair of slippers on your head!