Sennheiser - Audiophile Over-the-Ear Headphones - Titan

I have been a Sennheiser fan for a long time, since the 1990's. As always, Sennheiser headphones produce quality sound, and the quality improves as the price goes up. That is why I was surprised by the outstanding audio from these cans with a sub-$200.00 price. The cans are comfortable for extended listening, and the music is rich and full. The lows are also really full, and do well with my setup until the volume gets high, then they struggle. Having read many reviews on this model, I believe the low-end issue is with my setup and not the headphones. I am plugging the headphones into the headphone jack on my Logitech computer speakers. Obviously less that optimum. I am currently researching a good headphone amp to help with the low impedances reaches with the low frequencies. That aside, even without an external headphone amp and my current system, I would buy these headphones again.

I own a pair of Audio-Technica M50s (which are both better than the Sennheisers, and more expensive, along with being closed back so I use them for different purposes) and I still find myself wearing these more often. They are VERY COMFY allowing hours of use. They also provide amazing soundstage which if you've never heard open-backed headphones you will be blown away. It sound like you're right there. These are also relatively cheap for how good the quality is, I got them on sale too. They are very good headphones, entry level audiophile is what I would say (true audiophile is $350+ range, yikes!) My only complaint is the cord is like 6 feet which can be annoying and helpful at certain times. The only other thing is the 1/4in to 3.5mm adaptor seems finicky, sometimes I have to turn it around to get sound in both ears, but it has never been a big problem. All in all probably 9.5/10, would recommend to a friend and buy again if needed.

Went in wanting these but had to order them since bestbuy no longer holds these unless they have a magnolia center. Anyways, audiophile quality are unlike any other. Other brands arent that great as it is (beats, bose, soul, skullcandy, etc). Downside? Youll need 320kbps files at the least but i use flac or alac.

I loved to wear this headphone at night while sleeping & listening to music or video without interrupt my companion on the same bed. I rated this headphone as (5/5) after a period of listen experience by its acceptable sound output.

I was extremely fortunate to get these great headphones at a magnificent price! I took a chance and bought these, WIRED headphones when I knew that wireless headphones were much more convenient. These priceless gems are one of the most cold-blooded pairs of headphones that I've ever owned. They are certainly as comfortable to wear as any that I own. In fact, if you can believe this, I sometimes forget I have them on because of how comfortable they are. I am so glad that I bought these headphones because I would have undoubtedly missed probably one of the most comfortable headphones ever made. The sound coming from these guys is extraordinary. Sennheiser makes audiophile quality headphones which deliver on sound, quality, comfort and durability. These headphones are a great value at any price!

While these are not the most expensive headphones out there, they're not exactly cheap either. The quality for the price is very good. If you're interested, watch for sales as these do go on sale from time-to-time. The headphones are comfortable with a reasonable weight. I feel fine wearing them for a long time, though I sometimes take them after a while as your ears/head start to feel warm after being sealed in by the ear-muff-like design. The padding on the headband and on the ear pads is pretty comfortable. The over-the-ear style is great for blocking out outside noise to a degree. The cord is easily removeable so that you can more safely pack the headphones for storage/travel (and it also allows you to buy and use cord if you damage the cord, that way you don't need to replace the whole headphone set). The sound quality is pretty good with a good range and decent bass production. There are more expensive headphones out there that produce better sound, but chances are that if you are not already used to those, these will sound quite good to you. The main point is that they deliver the right quality for the price. I have used the lower-tiered HD 280 at work for over a year before I bought these HD 558s. I've had it for a few months. I've never had any problem with either of them breaking or wearing out or anything, but then again, I'm not too rough on my stuff. I do carry this around in my backpack, and they had held up fine so far. One annoying thing is that the cord has a 6.35 mm jack. This is the larger "studio" kind of audio jack. It won't fit your phone, Nintendo 3DS, etc. However, it does include a 3.5 mm adapter, which will fit pretty much every device you have. The problem is that using the adapter makes the plug at the end of the cord a lot larger which is kind of annoying when you're using it with a protable device, like a phone or 3DS or something; it tends to get in the way. It's not an issue when you use it with something like your laptop. It does look like Sennheiser sells a replacement cord that has the 3.5 mm jack on it for $13 on their website. I'm not sure, because there's just a small picture and the size isn't specified, but I'm going to call and ask about it.

This is a fantastic set of headphones, the sound quality is so much better than a lot of the headphones I used previously for gaming. The sound cancelling factor is interesting, you're able to isolate sounds really well with slightly increased volume, but when you turn it down a bit you can still hear through the ear cup. It's a pretty handy feature to have and a bit of a hidden gem. Removable cable is a genius idea! If there's any negative thing about this phones, it's that the thick ear cushions sometimes can cause your ears to get a bit warm when you're using them in warm places but really doesn't take away from the great sound of this cans. Overall they have brilliant sound quality and are really solid in terms of both quality as well as craftsmanship.

I purchased the Sennheiser HD558 headphones to round out my collection, and they quickly became my favorites for comfort. The audio quality is very good, and these are what I would call "natural" instead of "fun" sounding. The bass can use a bump but has decent extension. Midrange is smooth and slightly forward, but it makes for delightful clarity without being harsh. The highs are detailed without being overbearing, but my favorite aspect is the wide soundstage and a sense of "openness". You can adjust EQ, but you can't adjust soundstage! They are light on the head, and the large ear cups are comfortable for hours. Although I bought them for music, I also love wearing them for long conference calls. They do not fold but I carry them anyways because it's worth it, but they are open back headphones and offer no noise isolation. This can be a good or a bad thing, depending on your environment. I did order the short cable because I do have a hi-res audio certified phone (32-bit/384kHz), and because the default cable comes with a 1/4 inch plug with a gigantic 3.5mm adapter. I keep the big cable handy for when I'm doing sound engineering. They have been durable, and after almost two years, they still look and feel fresh.