HD380 vs HD518

[Nonco]

Audiophiles I need your wisdom!

 

Been looking at these two headphones and theyre both in my price range and both seem like good options I just cant decide between the two.

 

The 518 have better ohm's @ 50. Whereas the 380 seem to have better freq range.

 

The 518 also look a bit comfier and the 380 have a coiled cable.

 

Im not a very knowledgeable audio guy so would love any advice. Or even some other headphones you could recommend would be good too

 

EDIT: Id be using these for travel + my PC. I also listen to a lot of electronic music (trance)

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

I would go for 518.The 380 dose not have that much of a batter frequency range to where you can notice it.Dose it?

[Guest]

I'd go for the Audio Technica M40x if you're traveling and using them on the go. 380 would get my second pick if you must have one the the sennheisers. The 518 is open back, which means it won't isolate, although it is more comfortable.

[Nonco]

I'd go for the Audio Technica M40x if you're traveling and using them on the go. 380 would get my second pick if you must have one the the sennheisers. The 518 is open back, which means it won't isolate, although it is more comfortable.

 

So the 518 will be worse for noise reduction?

 

Also was looking at the ATH M40x and seems pretty good. Would it be worth the price difference to go for the M50x or just stick with the M40x if I were to go with that advice.

 

EDIT: I currently have Siberia v2, not sure if those are open or closed.

[Guest]

So the 518 will be worse for noise reduction?

 

Also was looking at the ATH M40x and seems pretty good. Would it be worth the price difference to go for the M50x or just stick with the M40x if I were to go with that advice.

 

EDIT: I currently have Siberia v2, not sure if those are open or closed.

 

Yes.

 

No.

 

Closed, I believe.

[RazerZ]

Seconded SSL's advice.

 

The 518s also are not the best for trance either... anything bass heavy is definitely not their strong suit. They are open back and leak a lot of sound, everyone around you can hear what you are listening to.

[ICantThinkOfAnyGoodName]

So the 518 will be worse for noise reduction?

Also was looking at the ATH M40x and seems pretty good. Would it be worth the price difference to go for the M50x or just stick with the M40x if I were to go with that advice.

EDIT: I currently have Siberia v2, not sure if those are open or closed.

Yeah, the 518 has almost no noise isolation. It also isn't very great for for travel because it isn't foldable and no travel bag is included.