Sennheiser 595 - anygood?

[SkUG]

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...s/Product.html
I bought a pair of Sony mdr-v7000dj headphones (as my mate is a DJ and i'd tried them - but they're a little bit too warm after long periods of time)
just wondering how these compare? (oh its a good price on play.com at the moment too!)
oh and Happy new year

[Adam Shaw]

These are excellent, and at a good price right now.

I have used them for long periods and never got too hot.

[reevesy]

another vote from me,use mine with a ver 1 x-can headphone amp....very comfy and good all rounders with music and movies.....
play was where i got mine from originally....99 quid at the time down from £150.

[Naqv]

I bought mines for £85 hile back. And yes, they are awsome.

[mattski73]

sorry to spoil the party, but i didn't think much of them. Get a pair of Equation Audio RP21's instead. Cheaper, and better than the Sony's. if you can get your hands on a pair of Sennheiser HD25-1's you'll be better off.

as for the 595's, they'll be a touch better on the detail, and tighter on the bass, but there might not be as heavy on the bass. but that's a good price for the HD595's. if you're looking for a bit more detail, then get a pair of Alessandro MS-1's.

personally the price of the Equation audios have dropped rapidly in the last few months. Mine cost £75 plus p&p from the states, so they ended up being very expensive, but they are great, far better than the (now) £45 or so price tag suggests. try everyones friendly bidding site for the RP21's.

but for comfort, the only headphones i found to beat the HD595's are the Denon AH-D1000's. but keep your eyes peeled because the new Denon AH-D301 and D501's are coming out soon. 301, should retail at around £39 and the 501's £59.

[liambiggs]

I use my 595's for my Xbox 360 for COD4 so I can ehar people who are around me very well like 50ft away from me, so I can hunt them down, the sound quality is amazing through an Ipod too I recommend them fully and the price from play.com and amazon is £69.99 Bargain in my eyes!

[mattski73]

Originally Posted by liambiggs

and the price from play.com and amazon is £69.99 Bargain in my eyes!

You're not wrong there!

[liambiggs]

Theya are amazing with my Xbox 360 as im a pro gamer so I need the best quality stuff and when i goto tournaments, I have one coming up in Birmingham I can take them as everyone else will have them too, they are the headphones to currently have with a 360!

[Tejstar]

I own a pair, mainly for use with the PC and think they are great. A very detailed soundstage and comfortable to wear over long periods. If I was nit-picking then there could be a bit more bass, but still these are great anyway, especially if using with an headphone amp.

[SkUG]

Thank you all for the replies (before i forget)
if i got enough cash left after paying all the bills (eek xmas shopping!) i may treat myself to a pair :D

[padi89]

Cracking set of headphones IMHO.Have owned the HD650 too amped with a Corda Aria and i still prefer the HD595 unamped even though it sounds muddier.The best thing about it is it's an all rounder,it doesn't excel at anything in particular but does a good job of everything, all kinds of music are catered for and also great with movies and games.It never fatigues either both with sound and comfort.Another poster mentioned the Hd25-1 being better,thats not my experience, its very bass biased and its not tunefull,sibilant and clamps like no other, even with the velour pads, alright i guess if thats "your thing".I just use IEM's now on the go anymore as i happily use speakers at home.If i were to go back to using headphones again HD595 would be my choice no matter what my budget was.

[tugboatbill]

Can someone please clarify the difference between these two sets of HD595's please:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-H...719722&sr=8-45

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-H...719722&sr=8-45

One is £70 and the other £107?

[lisnalee]

Originally Posted by tugboatbill

Can someone please clarify the difference between these two sets of HD595's please:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-H...719722&sr=8-45

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-H...719722&sr=8-45

One is £70 and the other £107?

They are both the same headphones. Amazon is selling them directly at a cheaper price than the marketplace seller advanced mp3 players

[tugboatbill]

Well that's amazing, they are even selling them both together as a bundle, thanks for clearing that up for me.

[lisnalee]

Originally Posted by tugboatbill

Well that's amazing, they are even selling them both together as a bundle, thanks for clearing that up for me.

No prob