What's the difference between the HD 380 and the HD 558? I noticed they are very similar in price.
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Hi Steve, the main difference is that HD380 is closed and HD 558 is an open headphone. close headphones have much better noise isolation than open, instead the open headphones are more comfortable and depending on the model they could have better sound. I have used both and in my opinion HD380 have much better bass sound and of course isolation than HD558, however HD558 are more confortable. also closed headphones are better for office/noisy enviroments.
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Hi Steve,the main difference is that HD380 is closed and HD 558 is an open headphone.close headphones have much better noise isolation than open, instead the open headphones are more comfortable and depending on the model they could have better sound.I have used both and in my opinion HD380 have much better bass sound and of course isolation than HD558, however HD558 are more confortable.also closed headphones are better for office/noisy enviroments.
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All of these are Great answers but it should be noted that the hd 380's sound much more closed in rather than spacious. Also closed headphones not only help to keep sound from going from outside to inside the ears but it also helps to prevent other people from hearing your headphones
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I have both. I use the 558's more because the comfort and sound is better to my ears. Since these are closed, they are better for listening outside of a quiet room.
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I have both the 380s and the 598s (one step up from the 558). Overall I give the edge to the 598 - a bit more comfortable and a bit better treble response. However, the 380s are no slouch at all. Many will find the 380s "closed" design which block out noise a better choice then the "open" 558 and 598. If you need to block out noise (or keep others from being bothered by what you're listening to) the 558 / 598 are not the right choice. I'd tend to say get the 558 / 598 for home use, but when out and about (office, library, commuting) the 380s are great.
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I wish I could help more - but my husband said he hasn't used the HD 558 so therefore he is in the dark too! Sorry - hope you find the answer you're looking for. If it helps he does love the 380s and amazon has offered the best price around.
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yea the HD598's are better compared to the skull candy quality-wise. Check this link out http://versus.com/en/sennheiser-hd-598-vs-skullcandy-aviator
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I have the Dragonfly, and also better DAC/amps. I recommend something better than the Dragonfly with these headphones. They are good enough that you will be able to appreciate the difference a better dac/amp can make. I have the Resonessence Concero HP. It's quite awesome, and starkly better than my Dragonfly, but a lot more expensive. For a bit more than the price of the DF, you'd probably get a lot more quality if you get the Meridian Explorer, or the Audioengine D3, or the iFi. I haven't tried these three, but based on my Resonessence vs DF experience, I do know the HP50s are good enough to reveal the difference, so don't miss out by getting a low-tier DAC. I have the Dragonfly, and also better DAC/amps. I recommend something better than the Dragonfly with these headphones. They are good enough that you will be able to appreciate the difference a better dac/amp can make. I have the Resonessence Concero HP. It's quite awesome, and starkly better than my Dragonfly, but a lot more expensive. For a bit more than the price of the DF, you'd probably get a lot more quality if you get the Meridian Explorer, or the Audioengine D3, or the iFi. I haven't tried these three, but based on my Resonessence vs DF experience, I do know the HP50s are good enough... » Read More I have the Dragonfly, and also better DAC/amps. I recommend something better than the Dragonfly with these headphones. They are good enough that you will be able to appreciate the difference a better dac/amp can make. I have the Resonessence Concero HP. It's quite awesome, and starkly better than my Dragonfly, but a lot more expensive. For a bit more than the price of the DF, you'd probably get a lot more quality if you get the Meridian Explorer, or the Audioengine D3, or the iFi. I haven't tried these three, but based on my Resonessence vs DF experience, I do know the HP50s are good enough to reveal the difference, so don't miss out by getting a low-tier DAC. « Show Less
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Thnx very much man i got the HD66 its good but i thought it was going to be better
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I love the 558. Since you are asking, I assume you are new to hi-fidelity headphones. If so, I suggest you start there. Once you have experienced them, you can develop an appreciation that might direct you to the 598s later, or in another direction entirely. Until you find out what your preferences and biases are, I wouldn't spend the money, because the 558s I have handle every improvement in source I provide. I would spend money to upgrade to the best cables you can use. I would also spend money to purchase higher fidelity music. There is a lot of discussion about range when you buy better music. That is not the issue. It is how much noise turns into additional music as the quality of your music files improves. It's like arguing about pixel size or frame rate wrt your eye's capability to see. Higher quality pictures look better, even if you can't see the pixels or the flicker from the frame rate. Anyway, the HD 558 give very good performance.
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My model of Sennheiser HD 555 is made in China!! I can say they are the best sounding in my colection,have them 6pairs,various!!!!My friend have HD 580,I can say the major diference is in the space,555 has more space,more sound than 580,more detail,better sounding with blues,jazz,rock,if U like that kind of music!!!! Difference is more occur if U R usin' headphone amp,than 555 is much more and better sounding!!!
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HD72 cost much more than HD70, it must has it's reason, but unless you use testing tools, as most of people, you can not even tell the different in a dark room. if money is not problem, go get HD72, it will make you fell better. otherwise HD70 is the best for the value. I pick HD70 for my home theater, by the way.
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Hey. I have never owned the HD 650 but I can tell you that they are very commonly used in the studio and therefore have very flat sound. That's why you get that veil in the vocals (especially female vocals). The HD598 was made with audiophiles in mind but they are very enjoyable to listen to. The vocal and acoustic part of the midrange is the best I've heard in that price range. It's clear, spacious, and full without being heavy. I personally use my Hd598s to edit female vocals and piano and I am very happy with them. Many audiophiles say that the 598s are more enjoyable to listen to than the 650s or 600 despite the cheaper price.
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Oscar...Please clarify the last sentence. Do you think the Mino HD is a better deal, or did you misspeak?
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The HD-555s are made in Germany/ Europe/ China, or as it says in the box: "Designed in Germany - Accoustics Made in Europe - Made in China". I don't know how they compare to the HD-558s, I've never tried those, so I can't say. Hope I've help answer your question.
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I own a pair of 448 and my brother owns a 428. I don't think the difference is 'too' noticable. 448's sound is more well rounded where as 428's sound is more bass heavy. You will also notice that 428's wire is thinner. Though I dislike the cushioning for both as it is too hot.
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The HD version is made of aluminum while this one is plastic. This one is also slightly larger. The sound quality on the HD is better also. It can go louder, has more bass, and is also more clear. They are both excellent products for their prices though.
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The 350 and 550 are almost identical except for 7.1 audio (550) and 1GB of internal storage (550). That's it. So the 350 isn't obsolete, it just has a few less features.
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My opinion is that you may be disappointed if you hook the HD 518 directly to a small MP3 player. I use mine connected to my computer through the Fiio ALPEN E17, and the QOGIR E09k... they sound pretty good like that
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Don't know about the HD429, but you might think about getting headphones with more treble response than the HD428 for use in transcribing. Depends on the tonal balance of your audio source. I know our VOIP phones at work chop off the top end of the audio.
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Thanks Brent...The only big differences I could tell were some of the extras in the packaging and differences in the ear cuff construction.But they seemed to be the same setup otherwise.I went ahead and bought the 428s since, like you mentioned, they were at a price I couldn't pass up.Thanks for the assist!