After debating whether to go for these for the cheaper HD555's, i decided audio doesnt date half as fast as PC components, so i went for the more expensive 595's.
I got them for a pretty respectable £106.25 inc delivery from RicherSounds.
Now for the Tech Spec:
Initial impressions
On first appearence, you can really tell these used to be the top of the range, even the way the packaging is done.
The box has a "lock" system using the small tab at the top, pull this upward, and the box unfolds to reveal the headphones.
When i first lifted them out of the box, it struck me how light they felt. My previous headset, a Speed-Link Medusa 5.1 felt extremely heavy in comparison.
Although, just by feeling it, you can tell the build quality, and how all the materials including the mesh on the side complement each other.
The box contents is very much back to basics. The headphones themselves, A great bookcase stand, and a 3.5mm Adapter. Also a simple guide on how to adjust the stand.
The stand is so simple, yet so effective, a small clamp can be tightened to any bookshelf or desk. Then the headphones simply sit on top.
This is great for me as there will be no wires trailing along the floor.
Comfort
That is another thing that really struck me compared to my Medusa's.
I have now been wearing these headphones for roughly 5 hours on and off, and you hardly feel they are there.
The adjustablility comes across the crows oof you head as normal headsets, and there is also slight movement in each side of the headset, with a small twist.
A large padded area across the top adds to comfort.
The ear muffs have the usual velvet quality and are extremely comfortable around the sides of your head.
Performance:
The system I use consists of my audio coming out of my PC, from an Asus Xonar D2.
I know that doesnt give the best quality, but I'm expanding my audio equiptment in the next coming months.
But after a smart move, i changed the setup around, going out of my Xonar, into my Phillips DFA888, then thanks to the large phones jack. Out of my amp, just to give it that little boost.
I first opened iTunes and put on "Yellow" by "Coldplay".
Immediately you could hear what you have paid for. The clarity and crispness of the guitar at the beginning was awesome.
Then the bass kicks in, and this was what surpirsed me the most, such clearly defined bass, yet so "boomy"
This along with a top end, that i have never heard from another set of headphones before, gave me a dreamy few minutes of just sitting back and listening to bliss.
Next i turned to something that would really show off the badd quality "Warrior's Dance" by "The Prodigy"
I know it gets a bit boring constantly going on how good something is, but its just all good!
This song has some huge bass, and the HD595's stand up to the test admirably.
The next test would be the gaming side!
I'm attending LAN at i37 soon, so when serious gaming comes buy, you need a serious headset.
I was wary that these weren't 5.1 headphones and thought that may effect the quality of the gaming.
COD4 is a game where sound can win you a match, especially in 1-1 situations.
The sensation of going from 5.1 to stereo was definetly noticeable, but not nessecarilly in a bad way.
You could hear everything, litterally every footstep, although my one problem was finding the range, so whether they were on the otherside of the map, or 2 feet behind you.
But after a couple of games, i got used to it, and heard things i would never have heard before. the main reason was that everything was so clearly defined whether it was left or right, there was never any indecision in my thinking, where they coming from my left or right?
So after being worried about the gaming side. I'm pleased to say that they coped just as well, if not better than my Medusa's.
But the game generally sounds alot nicer aswell, especailly gun noises.
Conclusion
The one main concern others will have about purcahsing these is the cost. But on other forums i have talked to many people who did go for the 555's, have expressed how they wish they had spent the extra to go for the 595's instead.
This is definetly one market where you get for what you pay for!!!
The overall performance of these headphones was way above my expectations, and i can safely recommend people to now stay away from "gaming" style headphones, and go for the purely audio.
The difference is minimal!
The Good:
Crisp Top End
Amazing Bass levels
Comfort
Stand
The Mediocre:
Price
The Bad
Nothing!!!
I got them for a pretty respectable £106.25 inc delivery from RicherSounds.
Now for the Tech Spec:
Initial impressions
On first appearence, you can really tell these used to be the top of the range, even the way the packaging is done.
The box has a "lock" system using the small tab at the top, pull this upward, and the box unfolds to reveal the headphones.
When i first lifted them out of the box, it struck me how light they felt. My previous headset, a Speed-Link Medusa 5.1 felt extremely heavy in comparison.
Although, just by feeling it, you can tell the build quality, and how all the materials including the mesh on the side complement each other.
The box contents is very much back to basics. The headphones themselves, A great bookcase stand, and a 3.5mm Adapter. Also a simple guide on how to adjust the stand.
The stand is so simple, yet so effective, a small clamp can be tightened to any bookshelf or desk. Then the headphones simply sit on top.
This is great for me as there will be no wires trailing along the floor.
Comfort
That is another thing that really struck me compared to my Medusa's.
I have now been wearing these headphones for roughly 5 hours on and off, and you hardly feel they are there.
The adjustablility comes across the crows oof you head as normal headsets, and there is also slight movement in each side of the headset, with a small twist.
A large padded area across the top adds to comfort.
The ear muffs have the usual velvet quality and are extremely comfortable around the sides of your head.
Performance:
The system I use consists of my audio coming out of my PC, from an Asus Xonar D2.
I know that doesnt give the best quality, but I'm expanding my audio equiptment in the next coming months.
But after a smart move, i changed the setup around, going out of my Xonar, into my Phillips DFA888, then thanks to the large phones jack. Out of my amp, just to give it that little boost.
I first opened iTunes and put on "Yellow" by "Coldplay".
Immediately you could hear what you have paid for. The clarity and crispness of the guitar at the beginning was awesome.
Then the bass kicks in, and this was what surpirsed me the most, such clearly defined bass, yet so "boomy"
This along with a top end, that i have never heard from another set of headphones before, gave me a dreamy few minutes of just sitting back and listening to bliss.
Next i turned to something that would really show off the badd quality "Warrior's Dance" by "The Prodigy"
I know it gets a bit boring constantly going on how good something is, but its just all good!
This song has some huge bass, and the HD595's stand up to the test admirably.
The next test would be the gaming side!
I'm attending LAN at i37 soon, so when serious gaming comes buy, you need a serious headset.
I was wary that these weren't 5.1 headphones and thought that may effect the quality of the gaming.
COD4 is a game where sound can win you a match, especially in 1-1 situations.
The sensation of going from 5.1 to stereo was definetly noticeable, but not nessecarilly in a bad way.
You could hear everything, litterally every footstep, although my one problem was finding the range, so whether they were on the otherside of the map, or 2 feet behind you.
But after a couple of games, i got used to it, and heard things i would never have heard before. the main reason was that everything was so clearly defined whether it was left or right, there was never any indecision in my thinking, where they coming from my left or right?
So after being worried about the gaming side. I'm pleased to say that they coped just as well, if not better than my Medusa's.
But the game generally sounds alot nicer aswell, especailly gun noises.
Conclusion
The one main concern others will have about purcahsing these is the cost. But on other forums i have talked to many people who did go for the 555's, have expressed how they wish they had spent the extra to go for the 595's instead.
This is definetly one market where you get for what you pay for!!!
The overall performance of these headphones was way above my expectations, and i can safely recommend people to now stay away from "gaming" style headphones, and go for the purely audio.
The difference is minimal!
The Good:
Crisp Top End
Amazing Bass levels
Comfort
Stand
The Mediocre:
Price
The Bad
Nothing!!!
The alternative is a flashy 'gamer' look, which basically means a lot of lights and useless plastic 
If you ask me these sennheisers look nearly exactly as they should, clean and without too much rings and bells.
