HD 555's for $90?

[MattEly07]

I can pick up a pair for $90. I am no audiophile by any means and most likely once I buy these I will pick up a sound card when I get the money. But would they be worth $90 used if I can get them? Need to know soon thanks 

[helping]

As long as they're in good condition, why not

 

be sure to do the foam removal mod.

[MayflowerElectronics]

As long as they're in good condition, why not

 

be sure to do the foam removal mod.

 

Eh, a few years ago I got a pair used for $55. I did the mod and it sounded worse from what I remember.

[helping]

Eh, a few years ago I got a pair used for $55. I did the mod and it sounded worse from what I remember.

odd. I've never actually owned a pair but from everyone who did the consensus was that it was an improvement.

 

on your own now, op.

[MayflowerElectronics]

odd. I've never actually owned a pair but from everyone who did the consensus was that it was an improvement.

on your own now, op.

There is a large problem with people modding or changing something on headphones and they always say it sounds better. Physiologically we all think that when we upgrade or modify something, it should be better. That's why in blind taste tests a $10 wine will be better than a $500 wine. Nwavguy wrote a good article about this and explains this and why you take anything you read about audio with a grain of salt.

Back to the subject at hand - $90 is a little high but if you can return them go ahead and try.

[MattEly07]

alright, I haven't bought them yet so il just wait and see if i can find a better deal

[JujuShinobi]

I would say go for it. Linus loves his and for the cost, who can argue if it is in good condition. Not to sure about the mod though. Do whatever you feel will benefit you more

[ShearMe]

Back to the subject at hand - $90 is a little high but if you can return them go ahead and try.

 

Sounds like a good deal to me if they're not broken.

[t0wer]

the price of the discontinued models fluctuates. 

but $90 seems good to me.

 

I'd double check the lower headband if you can and make sure there are no cracks.

[MikkoP]

Yea, I have those headphones too and they are great! I paid 150 euros two years ago for new ones, so that is a good deal if they are in a good shape!

[phantomasko]

Yea I think they are worth that, audio solutions aren't evolving that much so pricing on given product doesn't have to change much. Depending on condition, it can fluctuate of course. I bought mine long time ago (maybe 6 years) for ~85€ new tho.