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m50s or the hd 558?

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They both are in the same price range, I want to ask which one is better in terms or comfort and sound quality.

I like balanced headphones and I am also open to suggestion for headphones around 150 dollars

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558's, m50's are too expensive.

Also take a look at ad700x.

Would I need a sound card to power the ad700x?

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HD558s all the way.

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HD558s are 10x more comfortable than M50s

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558's, m50's are too expensive.

Also take a look at ad700x.

You really like those headphones don't you? I am starting to think that you are getting something from audio technica for that advertisement *suspicious*  <_<

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You really like those headphones don't you? I am starting to think that you are getting something from audio technica for that advertisement *suspicious*  <_<

 

It's just my personal taste, headphones are highly subjective. I like more "fun" headphones thats why I lean more towards TD 990's and LCD2's.

 

Though the AD series is the most comfortable headphone i've ever worn, and I have a hard time finding headphones comfortable since I have a pretty large head.

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Yeah, I wouldn't use the M50s to play games, they're more of a DJ headphone and the stock pads make your ears sweat bad.

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Don't go for the ath-m50's if comfort is important to you. And they're slightly overpriced nowadays (they used to be sub $100 I believe!)

 

DT990 for good amount of bass and bright treble

HD558 for a more balanced sound

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the HD5xx series is really comfortable imo.

my 595's were some of my favorite cans for games.

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558's, m50's are too expensive.

Also take a look at ad700x.

Just got the ad700x an hour ago and wow I'm amazed with them. They sound great and are so comfy.

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