Sennheiser HD558 first impression [UPDATE REVIEW]

[WereCat]

Hi (sorry for my english), I just received my new Sennheisers HD558. I was using Sennheiser HD203 and Koss Porta Pro before. But Koss build quality was awfull, they was falling apart since they were new and Sennheiser HD203 had not near such a good sound in terms of listening to music, in video games they were very decent. But since I dont play so much games lately and listen more to music I decided to invest some more money into headphones and also out of curiosity. I never had oportunity to try high end headphones so I couldnt tell what is good/bad about them.

First impression:
They arrived, I unpacked them, plugged them into my PC, tried few songs and was really dissapointed. They were better than HD203 but not near what I expected... and then I noticed that jack that goes into headphones is not connected properly, so I pushed it in and ... I feel like in heaven now. Everything is clear, even song on youtube sound a lot different, better. I can hear sound I had no idea they were here before or they were like behind doors.

Summary:

I am verry happy with these, after I resolved problem with jack I can tell there is a huge difference in sound quality. Now I will use them for at least month to let them burn in and then write update about how I feel about them.

 

I hope that you had good reading. Have a nice day!

 

 

UPDATE:

 

So I was using them for month now.

Compared to when I first used them, they were comfortable before but now I dont even feel them on my head.

Sound wise, I dont see much of a difference after burning in. Yes they sound a little bit better in every aspect but its not a big deal. They still sound really good.

Nothing broke on them so far and build quality looks solid so I am happy.

I dont really know what more to say other than that they are the best headphones I ever had and I will be using them for quite along time (hopefully). But I am glad that I did not spend more money on HD 598s as they may sound better but I dont think that kind of price gap is worth it as these sound really really really good.

[Drown]

Cheers for the update, I'm (still) shopping for new headphones and the HD558 were in my list. How comfortable are they?

[WereCat]

Cheers for the update, I'm (still) shopping for new headphones and the HD558 were in my list. How comfortable are they?

They are little bit heavier than I am used to but they are not pushing me anywhere or causing uncomfort. I am wearing them for like an hour and half now and my ears are not warm or sweaty or in pain. So comfort is definitely great.

[Swegly]

 

Very comfortable headphones, but if you can get the HD 598`s or the HD 600`s is even better.

The 598s are heavenly

[WereCat]

Update:

As I promised, there is review after letting them burn in after one month intensive usage.

I edited my first post.

[spwath]

 

The 598s are heavenly

More comfortable than the 558?

[NickTheMajin]

More comfortable than the 558?

They are identical in comfort. I personally prefer the sound and look of the 558s more than the 598s as well.

[spwath]

They are identical in comfort. I personally prefer the sound and look of the 558s more than the 598s as well.

to me the 598's did look odd. Like old computer beish with old car wood

[NickTheMajin]

to me the 598's did look odd. Like old computer beish with old car wood

I liked the look for approximately 10 minutes until my girlfriend said "imagine those on your head in public" and I immediately laughed.

[spwath]

I liked the look for approximately 10 minutes until my girlfriend said "imagine those on your head in public" and I immediately laughed.

Yeah

[aaronu]

Ive tried them in futureshop. Id say just putting them off i was sure they were comfy. Also comparing sounds for one. The iconic dr.drebeats a like listening music through a tin can. While 558 is like being in real life listening to all the insterments. All low mids and highs aRe clear. Down the road i do plan to buy these on sale if they go for like 149.99. I have pc320 for gaming sound is good to but but lacks bass vs 558. Pc320 have good sound for gaming head set. I got those babies for 49.99. Reg 129.99