Recommendations for headphones

MaxPower · 12 Oct 2006 at 11:32

My medusa headphones are nearing their death after several near fatal treadings and droppages (new words galore). So I am in the market for a new pair of headphones budget is about £60 and my key focus is comfort, obviously for this price sound quality is also a factor.

I like the look of the Sennheisers that OcUK stock but are they as good as they look im looking for some personal experiences if poss.

Thanks.

Rambaud · 13 Oct 2006 at 12:45

Depends on your personal preferences.

I picked up some Sennheiser HD 595s (new) for £79.99 last week.

Very pleased with them so far.

neillmcd · 14 Oct 2006 at 04:48

I own the Sennheiser HD555s and have tried the HD515s. To my ears the 515s sounded harsh and had too much treble. The 555s are much better and I would say they are well worth paying extra for. You should be able to get a pair of 555s withing your budget if you shop around. I haven't heard any 595s but from what others have said they seem like a much smaller step up than 515 to 555.

MaxPower · 14 Oct 2006 at 10:38

Thanks guys, I was going to buy some 515s but I don't think I will now. I think I will reach a little furthur into my pocket and go for the 555s as they will be on my head a lot of the time and its not worth comprimising.

Visionary · 15 Oct 2006 at 12:09

I've been buying Sennheiser MX550's for all my MP3's players (past and present) and I can't fault them. You can pick them up for around £20. I absolutely hate standard iPod ones.

MaxPower · 15 Oct 2006 at 12:14

I have ordered some HD555s, they look pretty comfortable and have some very good reviews I have had sennheissers in the past and they are very good I was looking for some headphones as opposed to ear bud type thingies as they will be on my head most of the time as I use them whenever I'm on my computer which is a lot at the moment as I am doing uni work.

Thanks for your input chaps.