Sennheiser HD 515 Consumer Headphones

Pros: Balanced audio spectrum, high build quality, superb instrumental sounds.
Cons: Not the best for gaming.

After reading many reviews strongly advising to stay away from the Sennheiser HD 515 headphones, I decided to purchase a pair after listening to them at the music store. Many people end up purchasing the cheaper HD 485 model after comparing both, but I ...

Pros: Excellent Sound Imaging and Clarity. Very revealing of artifacts and recording weaknesses.
Cons: Although velour pads are comfortable but can get really warm after hours of listening.

After getting tired of taking my Sennheiser HD-497 out of my home stereo to use in my portable CD player, I decided to get a pair of headphones dedicated to my home stereo. Being a satisfied Sennheiser customer, I opted to try out their HD-515 model ...

Pros: Outstanding balance of bass and other mix of audio. Very clear and crisp sound.
Cons: Well, still rather expensive at $100.

Let me say this: I don't know much about headphones. I know that there are some really nice sets out there, and I know that most sets are worthless (see iPod ear buds). But I will try to do my best with this review. I needed a pair of quality ...