Need to buy headphones

**Fridericus Rex** · March 26, 2011, 01:54 PM

I need to buy good headphones for my grandfather - mostly for movies and music, particularly to block out background noises. Cost: up to $200.

Any recommendations and why?

Thank you for your help.

**a tw player** · March 26, 2011, 01:56 PM

I personally use sennheiser hd 555's, great value, sound quality and blocks out outside noise - I would highly recommend them

**Top-Tier-Tech** · March 26, 2011, 04:57 PM

And I use the Sennheiser HD595's. They are better than the 555's and are still less than $200. The HD555's are a better value however.

**Fridericus Rex** · March 27, 2011, 12:10 PM

Thank you for the response.

What, if any, is the difference between the two Sennheiser models?

What about Bose?

**Top-Tier-Tech** · March 27, 2011, 01:55 PM

I've heard the HD595's have more bass than the HD555's but I haven't tried both so I couldn't say.

Bose are overpriced, with them you pay alot just for their brand name. Bose isn't even a consideration by audiophiles, just those with no experience with mid to high end sound. Sennheiser gives you the most for your money in that $100-$200 range.

**Fev** · April 27, 2011, 11:17 AM

I'm currently not sure whether I should get the HD555s and mod them to HD595s or the Sennheiser HD 518. Thoughts?

**Fev** · April 28, 2011, 04:23 AM

Anyone?

**Steforian** · May 01, 2011, 09:45 AM

I would not get a Gamecom 777, biggest waste of 100$, for they are very uncomfortable.

As for modding the HD555, it seems simple enough as long as you have some technical know-how (and do it yourself, dont make gramps do it).

EDIT: and the # after the brand refers to the quality i believe, so the 555 or 595 should be better quality than the 518. P.s. i might buy the 555 myself today.

**Fev** · May 02, 2011, 05:31 AM

Did you get them? If so, how do you like them?

**~~Heavy Weapons Guy~~** · May 02, 2011, 06:02 AM

Check out dese:
http://www.beatsbydre.com/

**Steforian** · May 04, 2011, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by Notorious GSC

Check out dese:
http://www.beatsbydre.com/

They all do look nice and shiny, but are they of any use other than collecting?

**Nota'** · May 04, 2011, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Notorious GSC

Check out dese:
http://www.beatsbydre.com/

I was under the impression they where the Alienware of headphones, good but overpriced.
How good is your grandads hearing, he might not need $200 headphones.

sennheiser hd 555 is recommended by many.