Crunch time: headphones $150....

Looking at Sennheiser hd 555, Denon ahd 1000, audio techs that were in Stereophile(SAMS SPACE)...any thoughts?

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mechans Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,048 posts 07-16-2008 at 01:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My cans are getting cheap as I think they are going to introduce a new model. I have AKG 701s which are down to $299. Not your price point but they are great. My headphone amp is a SinglePower Extreme. Admittedly a high end headphone set up but if you heard it you would say that they are that good. e-mail me for specific details
glowplug Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 07-16-2008 at 06:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete grado's all the the way, just pick a model in your budget
clbone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 41 posts 07-16-2008 at 08:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Grado 125, no question.
digsmithd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 913 posts 07-16-2008 at 11:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Grado 125....yeah!!
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,368 posts 07-17-2008 at 04:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use the Sen 650's in balanced mode with Headroom balanced amp and Cardas balanced cable...The best sound I've ever heard.