One more question...

[Paindeviande]

Which are better and why? The Sennheiser HD 598 or the Audio-Technica ATH-m50x?

[EmoRarity]

Neither? They sound the same has cheaper headphones, E.G. the 558's and M40x. 

[Wiflare]

sennheiser hd 598 has less bass and a flatter response, and is open-backed.

[SSL]

Neither is better, each has their strengths and weaknesses. And as Rarity said, you should consider the cheaper but basically identical 558 and M40x.

 

The 558 is open-backed which gives better soundstage. It also has rolled-off sub-bass but is otherwise flatter than the M40x.

M40x is closed and has somewhat boosted bass.

 

Both have removable cables, however the M40x is collapsible and thus more portable.

[Paindeviande]

Will I be able to hear myself well on the m40x?

[EmoRarity]

Both have removable cables, however the M40x is collapsible and thus more portable.

With disregard to using an open headphone in public. 

[SSL]

With disregard to using an open headphone in public. 

 

I saw someone wearing HD555s on the bus the other day.

[EmoRarity]

I saw someone wearing HD555s on the bus the other day.

Werf, was he listening to angsty anime tunes?  

[SSL]

Werf, was he listening to angsty anime tunes?  

 

Strangely, no.

[xtroria]

I saw someone wearing HD555s on the bus the other day.

Pffft, I saw someone with a grado

[SSL]

Pffft, I saw someone with a grado

 

Yep, I've seen multiple people with grados walking around as well. Of course, by far the most frequent "serious" headphone I see is the M50.

[BoredErica]

Gotta wear $1000+ headphones outside to be truly hipster. Get on it!

[SSL]

Gotta wear $1000+ headphones outside to be truly hipster. Get on it!

 

I will, just as soon as I get $1000+ headphones.

[creatip123]

Gotta wear $1000+ headphones outside to be truly hipster. Get on it!

 

Mike from Headfonia once walk around the shopping mall where his store at, wearing LCD-XC + AK240. That's 4k+. Of course the shopping mall was like his second home, so....

[BoredErica]

Mike from Headfonia once walk around the shopping mall where his store at, wearing LCD-XC + AK240. That's 4k+. Of course the shopping mall was like his second home, so....

I wouldn't take my HD800s outside. Of course, they're open. And, I don't wanna damage it.

[ym1453]

You guys are all newbie I walk around with beats solo v1 do you know how hard it is to not touch them at all when they are on your head with the fear of their notches breaking?? Do you know!?!?!?

Noobs....