Upgrade from Sennheiser HD555

[Nick1881]

Had my 555's for a while now, did the mod that was floating around too.

Mainly use them for COD and a bit of music or other casual listening, always been pretty happy with the detail from them but today I was looking at other cans and thought I wouldnt mind a change.

I find the Senns sound a bit bright and lacking punch, I want to keep the detail but add some warmth.

Spotted the Sony XB700, these look like a real beast and from reviews they might be what I'm after, anyone got any experience? I have had Sony IEMs in the past and really liked the sound.

Or would I be better off spending more and getting something else? Always fancied some Grado's or Beyerdynamic but not sure if these would provide the bass I'm after.

Thanks

 

[Nick1881]

The 555's are plugged into my xonar, used to have them plugged into a hifi amp, they probably were a bit better then.

How much would a decent headphone amp be? My initial budget was about £60. I could always get new cans for my birthday if the amp didn't fulfil my needs on my 555's.

 

[Nick1881]

My mate has an amp so I'm taking my 555's to his in a bit to try them on his amp.