You can get it for $84 shipped nao at amazon, so I'd recommend at least trying 'em and if they don't work out sell em on eBay for $85.
HD280 Pro vs HD555
well,a little background information:
i already have the 280s and they are pretty good. however, there are a few problems: they get uncomfortable after long wearing times to the point that if i dont take them off it feels like my ears will bleed. the sound pretty good but over the last few years (i have had them for a while, since 2007 think maybe 2006) they have gotten progressively worse especially in the bass area. its pretty much not even there anymore.
so my question is, would getting the 555s be enough of an upgrade to warrant spending ~$100? it would be for christmas. by the way, i would be pairing it with http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop...ci_sku=8176001 and i have no amp. the main uses are gaming, composing trance, etc (FL Studio), and listening to trance along with some metal. i have looked at most of the 555 threads but didnt see any comparison thread.
thank you
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i already have the 280s and they are pretty good. however, there are a few problems: they get uncomfortable after long wearing times to the point that if i dont take them off it feels like my ears will bleed. the sound pretty good but over the last few years (i have had them for a while, since 2007 think maybe 2006) they have gotten progressively worse especially in the bass area. its pretty much not even there anymore.
so my question is, would getting the 555s be enough of an upgrade to warrant spending ~$100? it would be for christmas. by the way, i would be pairing it with http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop...ci_sku=8176001 and i have no amp. the main uses are gaming, composing trance, etc (FL Studio), and listening to trance along with some metal. i have looked at most of the 555 threads but didnt see any comparison thread.
thank you
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The bass is gone?
Shouldn't they get better? I mean they take time to burn in, but I've not seen any burn-out
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Shouldn't they get better? I mean they take time to burn in, but I've not seen any burn-out
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I've had a couple of earphones in which the bass gets tighter with burn-in so I'm actually not surprised the OP's HD280 has less bass now that they're burned in.
Originally Posted by AMD+nVidia The bass is gone? Shouldn't they get better? I mean they take time to burn in, but I've not seen any burn-out
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News to me...
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Originally Posted by RallyMaster I've had a couple of earphones in which the bass gets tighter with burn-in so I'm actually not surprised the OP's HD280 has less bass now that they're burned in. |
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How many earphones/headphones have you had in your possession, soldier?
Originally Posted by AMD+nVidia News to me...
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Not to thread jack, but if I want something with base and keep it mobile so i can stuff it in my book bag, I should look @ your suggestions?
Originally Posted by RallyMaster If bass is something you desire, then it is not the HD555 you seek. JVC HA-RX700, JVC HA-RX900, Audio Technica ATH-M50 and the Shure SRH440 are viable choices. |
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Hmm I don't really know. Maybe... 4-6?
I've got some ones from a lonnnggg time ago and the bass doesn't seem any less good.
Originally Posted by RallyMaster How many earphones/headphones have you had in your possession, soldier? |
I've got some ones from a lonnnggg time ago and the bass doesn't seem any less good.
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I don't recommend any full-sized headphones for stuffing in your bookbag because that will greatly reduce the lifespan of your headphones. Instead, I would recommend the Victor HP-FX500, Audio Technica ATH-CKS70 and Sony MDR-EX500LP (not too sure on that recommendation though) earphones which will be much more portable and within the same price range. ChineseKiwi should have something to add here.
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Your tastes may change over time, sir.
Originally Posted by Weedvender Not to thread jack, but if I want something with base and keep it mobile so i can stuff it in my book bag, I should look @ your suggestions? |
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Originally Posted by AMD+nVidia Hmm I don't really know. Maybe... 4-6? I've got some ones from a lonnnggg time ago and the bass doesn't seem any less good. |
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The FX-500 is $150. the Denon C710 if anyone can find it in stock would be a cheaper option.
Originally Posted by RallyMaster I don't recommend any full-sized headphones for stuffing in your bookbag because that will greatly reduce the lifespan of your headphones. Instead, I would recommend the Victor HP-FX500, Audio Technica ATH-CKS70 and Sony MDR-EX500LP (not too sure on that recommendation though) earphones which will be much more portable and within the same price range. ChineseKiwi should have something to add here. |
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Wow, certainly went up in price since I was in China. I remember it was around $120 a couple of months back.
Originally Posted by chinesekiwi The FX-500 is $150. the Denon C710 if anyone can find it in stock would be a cheaper option. |
i dont want head shaking bass. if i ever need to test bass i have 2x 10" subs for that. its kinda important but overall clarity, esp with mids, is what i need for FL studio and the like. thank you to everyone for your input
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These are the same feelings I have about these things.
They are workhorses, and I don't have to obsess about being gentle with them.
Music listening, gaming, sound editing, anything!
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: these things!
Originally Posted by low strife The 555's are the most comfortable, most durable, and overall best-for-your-money headphones I've come across. The only downsides I've had are this: 100hour burn in Less than desirable bass (but I honestly don't care that much, they're perfectly fine) .... I duno They don't get dirty I've dropped them dozens of times and they haven't even scratched The cord is 9ft long You can wear them literally all day and not get sweaty, hot, or uncomfortable from then in any way Best $100 I've spent in my life. |
They are workhorses, and I don't have to obsess about being gentle with them.
Music listening, gaming, sound editing, anything!
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