Gamesky *Just picked these up based on all the positive reviews. Much love from beautiful Bangor, Maine where auto insurance is the lowest in the entire nation, home prices are still the lowest in the northeast and recreational marijuana is legal for all to enjoy. Happy listening from BANGOR, MAINE.*
2:56 - I really enjoy headphones that allow my ears to move around! Nothing worse than ears that are restricted in movement. When I come home from work, I like to put my ears up and enjoy a nice cup of tea and relax. And when I sleep, I like to be able to stretch out my ears. When I listen to music, I like my ears to be able to dance and even mosh and when listening to a decent guitar lead break, my ears just wanna have the space to play air-guitar!
If I was looking for a new pair of headphones these would probably be them. I'm an avid music listener or sometimes what I call an audiophile on a budget. I listen on my cell phone, but mostly from my computer. I like an accurate balanced sound without boomy bass. I've been using my pair of Bose TP-1a for about 8 years and I love the sound I get from these. I still like to see what else is out there.
i have had these for two years while using them for gaming on my PC. I have thrown them slammed stepped on them and overall be pretty careless with them. They are still in great condition and work absolutely find and look great still they are perfect affordable headphones.
Sennheisers headphones are numbered by the headphones design not the function, additional letters in the name represent what version of the headphones they are (for example the 598 SE is the special edition)
Rosto what I'm getting at is like the 4.30, 4.40 and 4.50 are all numbered differently yet are all designed the exact same way. Each offer something different yet are the same headphone design.
I gave my amazing 598 cs cans to my best friend, and got the 569's that are just as good with a slight sounds signature difference. Have you ever tried the 569's ?
I use them with my Lumia win10 and the mic works great, i can also play/pause my music or video playback anytime with these and that's the best part for me that i don't have to reach for my phones every time
I have an android htc phone with android 7, and the button works for me, with my choice app for music poweramp, a single press pauses and plays, a double press skips to next track, and triple press plays previous track. You might have to go into that apps settings for those button press setup. Spotify does pause with a single press, a double press skips to next track.
have been wearing these daily for like a year now? they're very great. the audio is amazing and the headphones still feel brand new even after daily use. these cost as much as a corsair headset and oh boy i hate gaming headsets now
Hi there! I have recently bought the Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT, and the earcups cannot cover my ears thoroughly (the lobe and part of the helix). Despite this, I was using them for a few days, and I really love its sound quality, although I have to adjust them too often in order to get more comfort and relax my ears (they hurts sometimes). I think my head is a little big for them, and I was thinking in returning my HD 4.40 BT and get the 598 Cs. I understand these are not wireless, but what do you reccomend to me? Should I change them? Regards!
Review for 598HD Everyone says that we need to do mod for ( having more bass to change the sound quality ). I would say if you don't like the sound signature of the Sennheiser headphones. And you are keeping it in a shelf for a really long time OR ready to throw it away now itslef after realizing it's not that really worth for that much of hype they have given through reviews, comments., Etc. Give it a last chance to try after remove all the white coloured papers on the outer diaphragm. Which means usually to damp the sound they will use the white coloured paper above the transducer or driver except the cone area. So what we have to do is. We have to remove the white coloured paper which is pasted over the diaphragm. Once you did on the both side(left and right ) of the headphone. Those who complaint there is lack of bass. They will come to know to enjoy the music we no need to have that much of bass. where usually all the other headphones have.( take note , am also enjoy the amount of bass which is produced by JBL speakers/subs, which usually can achieve 34hz frequency range ). And you can see how there is an increase in spatial cue's / It produce a bit of more environmental sound, means you can feel the atmosphere changing when the actors moving from one room to another room ( though don't expect too much as surround sound effects ). Though sound is subjective, I think you can try it before give it up. Last but not least it will change the sound signature to somewhat enjoyable. I get to try this option, because I saw a TH-cam video where they go through the industrial visit of Sennheiser company in Germany. There they are actually testing the dynamic capability of all there transducer to produce the required frequency / sound signature "with the entire driver, not just with the cone exposed". If it works for at least one person am very happy. Enjoy guys.... ( th-cam.com/users/shorts_6-FCbFj9tI?feature=share ).
Thumbs up bro for the mere fact that you mentioned the impedance. I think you sold me on these headphones. Like you said, so many headphones have high impedance which makes the volume quite low. We all know the Galaxy output has never been the best lol and then you mentioned getting them for gaming. GREAT review, bro :)
Two questions, one, is there any software to install that sennhesier provides. If so where is the software and how do I download it. Second, does it come with a quarter inch to a 3.5mm adapter with?
Last comment, ...this has a sweet spot for music that very few cans have for such a price! I am not concerned if there are better one out there on the market. Just that these are fantastic for what they are! :)
+Ali Imran yes it does. The 800 has more life to its sound due to them being amplified so obviously the Sennheiser won't have as much punch to them as the 800s. It would be close but because of the TB's being wireless, having surround sound and a great mic it would be hard to pass up all of that. Although the Sennheiser sounds amazing and is a third of the price
I just bought the ARK100s but I am reading some reviews and I am not sure that it was a good buy... what do you think? And what is your favorite headphone between 75-100$
m8 this is greatest review of this headphones I bought one on amazon when its price was 99$.i knew that it was really good,but i needed headphones with mac and i did not know,that 598 cs had one.so thanks for great review:)
Hi, got down to 2 headphones so need your help please as I really trust your opinion here,these HD598Cs closed back or the momentum 2.0 around ear wired,( just saw your wireless review yesterday but can't quite afford those but would if I could) And if the momentum2.0 around ear wired are better sounding ( they look gorgeous ) than these HD598Cs Are they better sounding than the momentum 2.0 WIRELESS when wired or are they exactly the same sounding Really would appreciate your help with this as I'm on a bit of a deadline,you seem the perfect person to ask,Thanks Ken
Gamesky hi, I like natural sound,vocals,soundstage,I love Van Morrison especially Poetic champions compose ( I have every cd he's put out )COLD PLAY,ED SHEERAN,love Bread,James Taylor,Eric Clapton,phil Collins,Melissa Etheridge,lorrena mckennit,,clannad, ,love Norah jones and jazz,New Age music and 2 albums I love getting lost in are "Reckless Valentine by Marc Jordan" ( check this one out sometime ) and Robbie Robertson music for the native Americans,but these will be used a lot just for my iPhone,iPad ,Samsung Galaxy TabS and surface laptop the only other headphones I had in the list were Audio Technica ATH-M50 and Bose soundlink II wireless Problem is I can't hear any of these,I can only go on reviews which makes it hard but I love vocals and intruments piano like on Norah jones and van Morrison,I want to feel the hairs on my arms stand up and hear their breath,i want to get involved with my music and feel I'm there almost if that makes sense
amazing review! i have a question if i dont mind. I have never tried a high end headphone before and id just like to know whether listening to a more 'flat' headphones are better than ones that put more emphasis on bass. i know the ath-m50x are good for like monitoring but im unsure whether it would be good for gaming because people say its really 'flat'. id really like your opinion on this. thanks.
thanks so much. the M50X are not actually flat, they have pretty punchy bass. headphones like the Sennheiser give you a more open feel in your games so it actually feels more realistic. if you play in a room by yourself you would be amazed at how an open back pair of headphones sound. but these and the Audio Technica are great for gaming. to be honest, my favorite gaming experience is with my Philips SHP9500 and I use my V-Moda Boompro mic
Gamesky what is the BEST headphone for gaming that u would recommend? thanks. also is listening to a more flat and accurate sound better than something more 'fun'?
Moeischamp that really comes down to a matter of taste. I personally think the HyperX Cloud Core are great for console gaming and the Cloud II is amazing for PC gaming. Those would be my picks for a gaming headset.
they seem way better than my Audio Technica ATH-M50x, I use the Audio Technicas to produce beats and sounds on SoundCloud but I think I'll go with the Sennheisers, also do they have the White color with the brown earpads?, because I haven't checked Amazon yet
I know this is a REALLY old review, but is the plastic on the side of them cheep plastic? It looks like you could snap them on accident if you dropped it. I want to get them but the headset itself looks very cheap made.
I've had mine now for right at a year. I had the same concern, but these cans are tough. They definitely feel better, and are much more sturdy than they look. I've got the 579s, 6xx, and these. I love all of them, but I've ended up using these much more than I thought. Definitely a Very good value for the money, and I would've had no problem paying the full price. The 598's are a 9/10 in my book. Best your way ✌️
Mine are peeling off now but that's because I'd wear them with wet hair, I'd have greasy hair, etc that would slowly wear the cuffs after 3 years of use lol, even without this material the layer underneath it feels great as well!
Plz help me. I'm a serious console gamer mostly my beloved halo and new found love for rainbow six siege. I've been on the headset train for a long time astro a50, turtle beach, tritton and so on but I'm not finding out about headphones being superior my issue is I want the 598 hd open back but my setup is in the living room where my kids and woman watch t.v. and make noise and I feel it will be a serious issue so if I get the 598 cs will I be happy? Will footsteps be clear and will I be able to pinpoint where sounds are coming from? Plz help me with this or should I just stick with my A50s?
Hey Gamesky. So overall, if you compared the two, do you prefer the sound quality of the 598cs over the sound quality of the HD 4.30? Or vise versa? I already have the 4.30, but your review of these now have me interested. Great review btw.
ChoppaCity27 hard to say honestly. I like them both alot....but they are both two different types of headphones. I feel like the 4.30 is more portable and fun where the 598 is more accurate and sound absolutely mind blowing with an amp.
Gamesky ah ok, gotcha. Although I love my bass as much as the next guy, there are times when I prefer a more accurate sound. Kind of a headphone enthusiast as well so I'll probably end up picking these up too lol. Can't beat the price that they're currently going for either. Thanks for the reply man
Gamesky Hey Gamesky. Me again. So I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on these, but every time I decide I'm going to, the M40x comes to mind. Have you had any experience with the M40x's? And if so, which cans would you prefer the most between the M40x's and these?
ChoppaCity27 I own the M40x, and they are legit tuned to be studio monitors, so pretty flat. I have compared these to the M50x, and the latter have a slightly warmer sound than the M40x, which are said to be the better value of the M-series. However, I cannot vouch for the HD 598 Cs, as I do not own them or ever tested them. Hope this helps :)
Hi,got down to 2 choices,which is better the SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 2.0 AROUND EAR AEI or the AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-M50X, I put the list of all the music I like in the questions you asked me down below Really appreciate if you can get back to me please,( I also think the word Audio file sounds creepy )
+Ken Purchase I would definitely go out with the Momentum 2.0. The M40X are actually better than the M50X if you're thinking about buying Audio Technica
At first i hated these, they where too tight, muddy and lacked detail but i gave then a solid week and now they are some of the best headphones I've owned. Ive tried on better but these are incredible for the price. Highly recommend these over most other closed back headphones now. Also they are extremely nice for gaming.
Did the treble open up? - I gave them a listen for about 3 weeks (around 30-40 hrs of listening/burn in), and the treble never opened up. They STILL sounded congested with bumped up high mids. No air/detail, with resonant upper mids. I listen to a lot of metal, and these 598Cs's were some of the worst I've heard for metal. Resonant frequencies around 2.5k were very ugly. I also love pop, and clean electronic music. The congestion and lack of air killed it for me. I returned mine. In comparison, the ATH-M40x's or Sony MDR-7506's have a better value/sound and can be had for under $80 on amazon. How long did you burn these in, before the sound got better?
i had around 30hrs in mine and they opened up nicely. what are you using them on? I listen to alot of metal as well and these sounded great. I am not a big fan of the 7506 because of there lack of low end but I do like the M40X and I think the Sennheiser sounded better. but we all have different taste I guess
I used them with Fiio X3 v2, Note5, and PC set up (RME Fireface 800 DAC/Monitor, & Mackie Big Knob amp) - I'm not a firm believer in burn in, and think its more a psycho acoustic thing where your ears adjust to the EQ/Signature of the headphone rather than the headphone drivers changing. I do thiink that they "break in" but I don't think that makes a DRASTIC effect on the sound. Maybe just loosens them up, and a more relaxed effect. Thta's why I'm surprised if the treble on the 598Cs could open up THAT much. - I agree that people have different tastes and/or natural hearing curves. EQ wise, I personally like a crisp and detailed high end (3-5db shelf boost at 4-5khz, as well as punchy bass (boost at 50-75hz, a little scoop at around 125-250hz, and another dip on the honk area of 700-800hz). - I find the bass on the 7506 to be punchy (if a little light), and on the m40x its has more volume, but less lean, and slightly more boomy. Both of those headphones, the treble is very present and very clear.
I let mine burn in for about 50 hours over a course of one week to the genre of music a listen to, i run them raw on an iPhone 7 or on my Mac, using either standard mp3 320 or flac files. Honestly with most of Sennheisers headphones below the HD600 models i find Amps/Dacs pointless and much rather just stick with a good sound file and burn in. For me they have opened up a lot, not as much as a open back pair, the bass got tighter and the mids stayed the same, sometimes they are harsh but thats probably due to the specific curve these headphones have, very much like a W at times. Again as you mentioned if does come down to taste, preference and how a persons own hearing works.
I wanna buy a headphones under 200 dollar (wire or wireless) , Which one should I buy Skullcandy Crusher , these or beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus ? BTW 200 dollar kind of a big deal for a headphones in Bangladesh :P
+Spencer 77 I like both but the cs is more useful as you can use them in public and around other people. The se are open back so everyone can hear what you are listening to
both are excellent but if the mic is not important then I would say these. the 350VR have a little more oomph to them because they are amplified. you can't go wrong with either but if it were me I would go with these
hmmmm....two completely different headphones so it really comes down to what type of music you like and do you want insane bass or do you like to hear music that is closer to the range it was recorded? also, do you want wireless or not?
Gamesky I actually dont mind wireless or not. But i want something that sounds crystal clear and having some good bass. I uslually listen to house, electro and such:)
Man I'm so hyper for these. Awesome review. How would you rank these vs the gsp300 for gaming? I've had my eye on these since black Friday and looking for gaming headphones
Awesome! Exactly what I was hoping to hear. I'm not interested in a mic so sound signature for gaming is what I'm after. I've read up on headphones that are awesome for competitive fps gaming but have no base and are no fun for other genres. Would you say this is a great all-rounder for gaming? Thanks for your reviews and involvement man. Really appreciate it.
no problem, these are definitely great for all games and are extremely comfortable so you can wear them for hours. these definitely have great bass for games as well so it is not flat
I have the HD 579's and they are very good, also more expensive. BUT!!!! I got these HD 598"s because of you, and they are superb (forget about price), they are as you say amazing, and in my opinion better sounding than my more expensive HD 579's! Thank you, and you made me happy!!!!!!!!
Good news spreads, and that is what I call good energy... I ended up giving my other very good HD 579's to a friend, and I am again super happy with the HD 598's... great person you are! thanks again!
I have both... M50 @ home, 598cs @ work. So I literally listen to BOTH daily for about a year. Both are running off an ES100 amp. The sound, especially bass, in the M50 just beats it out by staying cleaner, better composed under power. At lower volumes, it's pretty even for the most part. The 598cs is lighter in weight though, so it sort of evens them out. Anyone notice he said "impendence"? What's that? July 4th? LOL
Gamesky thanks man went through some reviews. yeah heard that comfort wise these 589cx are superior. Anyway are these up to the audiophile level ???? Most reviewers are comparing them primarily on the basis of comfort and there really aren't many comparison videos between the two. Any suggestion? Thanks man for the rply.
5:16 Even with these being *closed back*, the soundstage is so open that it sounds like a *closed back* headphone.
Speech 100
Your Smart
Lmao 😂
Sennheiser=Quality
agreed
Gamesky *Just picked these up based on all the positive reviews. Much love from beautiful Bangor, Maine where auto insurance is the lowest in the entire nation, home prices are still the lowest in the northeast and recreational marijuana is legal for all to enjoy. Happy listening from BANGOR, MAINE.*
as an sennheiser full on fan boy.......yeah no
2:56 - I really enjoy headphones that allow my ears to move around! Nothing worse than ears that are restricted in movement. When I come home from work, I like to put my ears up and enjoy a nice cup of tea and relax. And when I sleep, I like to be able to stretch out my ears. When I listen to music, I like my ears to be able to dance and even mosh and when listening to a decent guitar lead break, my ears just wanna have the space to play air-guitar!
How does porn sound on these?
as perfect as you'd expect
thanks I think I'll buy them now
future
Damn, this conversation did not fuck around, straight to the point 😂
yeah xD
but how does hentai sound?
If I was looking for a new pair of headphones these would probably be them. I'm an avid music listener or sometimes what I call an audiophile on a budget. I listen on my cell phone, but mostly from my computer. I like an accurate balanced sound without boomy bass. I've been using my pair of Bose TP-1a for about 8 years and I love the sound I get from these. I still like to see what else is out there.
I have these almost a year,and they are great.Super soundstage for closed headphones.
i have had these for two years while using them for gaming on my PC. I have thrown them slammed stepped on them and overall be pretty careless with them. They are still in great condition and work absolutely find and look great still they are perfect affordable headphones.
Most perfect base... again overall sound was perfect! Also the feeling and sound is very forward, and I love that!
i just ordered these off amazon an hour ago, in super hyped to try them out
+Ali Imran you won't be disappointed
? so how does it sound. awesome?
nice review! Glad I went with these over the ath m50x
Arkosh great choice
its called 598 CS because its a closed back version of the 598 (the CS stands for closed)
i get why it's called that, they just don't share any of the same characteristics at all. so I found it odd to give it the same number
Sennheisers headphones are numbered by the headphones design not the function, additional letters in the name represent what version of the headphones they are (for example the 598 SE is the special edition)
Rosto what I'm getting at is like the 4.30, 4.40 and 4.50 are all numbered differently yet are all designed the exact same way. Each offer something different yet are the same headphone design.
Well I had never heard of those particular ones before, but a large majority of their headphone lines do this
Rosto ok, thanks
Thanks for the review, I’m buying it for sure now!
I have Sennheiser 558s. Looking to upgrade but will probably will go with the open back versions of these.
+DeadlyTV can't go wrong with those. Also, I highly recommend checking out the Philips SHP9500
Gamesky funny you mentioned those because I was eyeing those up too.. they're only going for under 100 on amazon right now
I gave my amazing 598 cs cans to my best friend, and got the 569's that are just as good with a slight sounds signature difference. Have you ever tried the 569's ?
Just picked up a pair, can't wait!
I use them with my Lumia win10 and the mic works great, i can also play/pause my music or video playback anytime with these and that's the best part for me that i don't have to reach for my phones every time
I have an android htc phone with android 7, and the button works for me, with my choice app for music poweramp, a single press pauses and plays, a double press skips to next track, and triple press plays previous track. You might have to go into that apps settings for those button press setup. Spotify does pause with a single press, a double press skips to next track.
have been wearing these daily for like a year now? they're very great. the audio is amazing and the headphones still feel brand new even after daily use. these cost as much as a corsair headset and oh boy i hate gaming headsets now
Hi Gamesky, lovely review as always. By what you meant at 7:05, does this mean the mic doesn't work on console? More specifically, PS4?
Very good body language and energy overall, really impressed. Not all tech youtubers communicate as well as you do
Hi there!
I have recently bought the Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT, and the earcups cannot cover my ears thoroughly (the lobe and part of the helix). Despite this, I was using them for a few days, and I really love its sound quality, although I have to adjust them too often in order to get more comfort and relax my ears (they hurts sometimes).
I think my head is a little big for them, and I was thinking in returning my HD 4.40 BT and get the 598 Cs.
I understand these are not wireless, but what do you reccomend to me? Should I change them?
Regards!
Review for 598HD
Everyone says that we need to do mod for ( having more bass to change the sound quality ). I would say if you don't like the sound signature of the Sennheiser headphones. And you are keeping it in a shelf for a really long time OR ready to throw it away now itslef after realizing it's not that really worth for that much of hype they have given through reviews, comments., Etc. Give it a last chance to try after remove all the white coloured papers on the outer diaphragm. Which means usually to damp the sound they will use the white coloured paper above the transducer or driver except the cone area. So what we have to do is. We have to remove the white coloured paper which is pasted over the diaphragm. Once you did on the both side(left and right ) of the headphone. Those who complaint there is lack of bass. They will come to know to enjoy the music we no need to have that much of bass. where usually all the other headphones have.( take note , am also enjoy the amount of bass which is produced by JBL speakers/subs, which usually can achieve 34hz frequency range ). And you can see how there is an increase in spatial cue's / It produce a bit of more environmental sound, means you can feel the atmosphere changing when the actors moving from one room to another room ( though don't expect too much as surround sound effects ). Though sound is subjective, I think you can try it before give it up. Last but not least it will change the sound signature to somewhat enjoyable. I get to try this option, because I saw a TH-cam video where they go through the industrial visit of Sennheiser company in Germany. There they are actually testing the dynamic capability of all there transducer to produce the required frequency / sound signature "with the entire driver, not just with the cone exposed". If it works for at least one person am very happy. Enjoy guys.... ( th-cam.com/users/shorts_6-FCbFj9tI?feature=share ).
amazing, i got them for 90usd, best purchase of my life
Came back m8, another video another pair of headphones i buy, saw your video and bought a pair of 598s. Once again, great review m8.
Thumbs up bro for the mere fact that you mentioned the impedance. I think you sold me on these headphones. Like you said, so many headphones have high impedance which makes the volume quite low. We all know the Galaxy output has never been the best lol and then you mentioned getting them for gaming. GREAT review, bro :)
+Mitch Coull thanks so much, I appreciate the kind words and hope you enjoy them
How do you think these headphones isolate external sound? I plan to use them in an office to block people talking loudly.
Riccardo Bove they are definitely not noise canceling, but they do suppress outside noise very well for what they are.
Two questions, one, is there any software to install that sennhesier provides. If so where is the software and how do I download it. Second, does it come with a quarter inch to a 3.5mm adapter with?
Last comment, ...this has a sweet spot for music that very few cans have for such a price! I am not concerned if there are better one out there on the market. Just that these are fantastic for what they are! :)
I tried these and the hd598 open backs and the open backs were far superior because of the airiness... maybe I just like a wider soundstage
Open back are always going to sound better but for as good as closed back headphones go at this price you can't find better. (subject to opinion)
***** true I can only think of the m50x to compare these with but the m50x puts up a good fight... they sound great
In all honesty the m40s are better. No idea why people like the m50's. Never have been a fan of Audio-Technica though.
The inline button does indeed control playback on my iPhone (on Spotify at least)
Loved your review,loved you got exited about them,can't ask for a better recommendation,thanks
Ken Purchase thanks so much, loved that you loved the review
How is the clamp on these headphones when compared to the clamp of the original Sennheiser HD 598?
Cristian Zambrana the clamp on these aren't bad at all. they seem to have more give and the earpads take off any kind of pressure
gr8 review m8
Dustin Hoornaert thanks, I appreciate that
appreci8*
great vid, do u know if u the mic works with ps4? Also how does the sound compare to the turtle beach 800s for gaming?
+Ali Imran yes it does. The 800 has more life to its sound due to them being amplified so obviously the Sennheiser won't have as much punch to them as the 800s. It would be close but because of the TB's being wireless, having surround sound and a great mic it would be hard to pass up all of that. Although the Sennheiser sounds amazing and is a third of the price
thanks for the quick response dude
Ali Imran not a problem
hey I just mine and the sound is only coming out from the left ear side, is it supposed to be like that?
HAROLDgaming no, make sure your cable is pushed all the way in
how would you stack these against the ATH M40x?
What made you take down the vid? Btw got the cloud 2 that you recommend and they're brilliant.
Shane Barry glad you like them. I made a mistake and uploaded the wrong video
Are these still worth it? See a pair for $100 right now, also is the volume controllable on the wire/headset?
I've got the 58x and the meze 99 but I'm looking for a closed back with sound of the 58x would the 598cs be it or would you recommend something else
How is the clamping force on the head? i have tried the senheiser rs 170 and it squeezes my head to much. i coudnt use it anymore
+Sanjay these don't seem to have any clamp force at all and that could be because of these earpads
id be using these for only gaming, and i was wondering if they are good for directional sound?
These are on Amazon for $99. Does that make them the best audiophile type headphone under $100?
+Judah Hays these or the Philips SHP9500
Why didn't you get the open back? The open back sound way better
Are there a pair of headphones out there with this kind of comfort and sound that are Bluetooth?
They are better than the ath-m50s :D
the button on the cable with the inline mic pauses, plays, and skips tracks on my Nexus 6P.
+MrJornoh it didn't on my Galaxy S6
I just bought the ARK100s but I am reading some reviews and I am not sure that it was a good buy... what do you think? And what is your favorite headphone between 75-100$
UBrickISnag go with the HyperX Cloud Core......can't beat them. The LS20 are also pretty damn impressive
m8 this is greatest review of this headphones I bought one on amazon when its price was 99$.i knew that it was really good,but i needed headphones with mac and i did not know,that 598 cs had one.so thanks for great review:)
Luka Kviralashvili no problem, thanks for the kind words
:) (btw i subscribed)
Great review!! Is there a microphone for PS4 and gaming??
The 3.5mm jack cable does have a mic built into it, so yes
Isn't that the Crispy t shirt , the ones that TLD , Austin Evans have ?
yes it is, mine just came in a couple of days ago
Hi, got down to 2 headphones so need your help please as I really trust your opinion here,these HD598Cs closed back or the momentum 2.0 around ear wired,( just saw your wireless review yesterday but can't quite afford those but would if I could)
And if the momentum2.0 around ear wired are better sounding ( they look gorgeous ) than these HD598Cs
Are they better sounding than the momentum 2.0 WIRELESS when wired or are they exactly the same sounding
Really would appreciate your help with this as I'm on a bit of a deadline,you seem the perfect person to ask,Thanks Ken
Ken Purchase I appreciate that, what do you like most in your music? Bass, clarity and what genres do you like?
Gamesky hi, I like natural sound,vocals,soundstage,I love Van Morrison especially Poetic champions compose ( I have every cd he's put out )COLD PLAY,ED SHEERAN,love Bread,James Taylor,Eric Clapton,phil Collins,Melissa Etheridge,lorrena mckennit,,clannad, ,love Norah jones and jazz,New Age music and 2 albums I love getting lost in are "Reckless Valentine by Marc Jordan" ( check this one out sometime ) and Robbie Robertson music for the native Americans,but these will be used a lot just for my iPhone,iPad ,Samsung Galaxy TabS and surface laptop
the only other headphones I had in the list were Audio Technica ATH-M50 and Bose soundlink II wireless
Problem is I can't hear any of these,I can only go on reviews which makes it hard but I love vocals and intruments piano like on Norah jones and van Morrison,I want to feel the hairs on my arms stand up and hear their breath,i want to get involved with my music and feel I'm there almost if that makes sense
Have you tried these with the Sennheiser GSX 1000 DAC?
Toàn Lý yes and it sounds absolutely amazing
amazing review! i have a question if i dont mind. I have never tried a high end headphone before and id just like to know whether listening to a more 'flat' headphones are better than ones that put more emphasis on bass. i know the ath-m50x are good for like monitoring but im unsure whether it would be good for gaming because people say its really 'flat'. id really like your opinion on this. thanks.
thanks so much. the M50X are not actually flat, they have pretty punchy bass. headphones like the Sennheiser give you a more open feel in your games so it actually feels more realistic. if you play in a room by yourself you would be amazed at how an open back pair of headphones sound. but these and the Audio Technica are great for gaming. to be honest, my favorite gaming experience is with my Philips SHP9500 and I use my V-Moda Boompro mic
Gamesky what is the BEST headphone for gaming that u would recommend? thanks. also is listening to a more flat and accurate sound better than something more 'fun'?
Moeischamp that really comes down to a matter of taste. I personally think the HyperX Cloud Core are great for console gaming and the Cloud II is amazing for PC gaming. Those would be my picks for a gaming headset.
Gamesky thank u
no problem
they seem way better than my Audio Technica ATH-M50x, I use the Audio Technicas to produce beats and sounds on SoundCloud but I think I'll go with the Sennheisers, also do they have the White color with the brown earpads?, because I haven't checked Amazon yet
Vault Boy DSO that's the open back model
Gamesky oh yeah, they are and I'm probably going to buy these because they are reduced to $94 and thanks for the review ;)
No problem
could you compare the sound quality to other popular headphones in future videos
I know this is a REALLY old review, but is the plastic on the side of them cheep plastic? It looks like you could snap them on accident if you dropped it. I want to get them but the headset itself looks very cheap made.
I've had mine now for right at a year. I had the same concern, but these cans are tough. They definitely feel better, and are much more sturdy than they look. I've got the 579s, 6xx, and these. I love all of them, but I've ended up using these much more than I thought. Definitely a Very good value for the money, and I would've had no problem paying the full price. The 598's are a 9/10 in my book. Best your way ✌️
With the inline microphone, could it be used on console? And does it work on console (if it does, how is the sound).
I use them on pc and the inline mic only works for me on the phone...idk how they work with console tho
I've heard that the ear cups peel off after little use. How is it holding for you?
No issues on my end
Mine are peeling off now but that's because I'd wear them with wet hair, I'd have greasy hair, etc that would slowly wear the cuffs after 3 years of use lol, even without this material the layer underneath it feels great as well!
Judging by the background I can see that his favorite superhero is obviously the Green Lantern.
Plz help me. I'm a serious console gamer mostly my beloved halo and new found love for rainbow six siege. I've been on the headset train for a long time astro a50, turtle beach, tritton and so on but I'm not finding out about headphones being superior my issue is I want the 598 hd open back but my setup is in the living room where my kids and woman watch t.v. and make noise and I feel it will be a serious issue so if I get the 598 cs will I be happy? Will footsteps be clear and will I be able to pinpoint where sounds are coming from? Plz help me with this or should I just stick with my A50s?
Hey Gamesky. So overall, if you compared the two, do you prefer the sound quality of the 598cs over the sound quality of the HD 4.30? Or vise versa? I already have the 4.30, but your review of these now have me interested.
Great review btw.
ChoppaCity27 hard to say honestly. I like them both alot....but they are both two different types of headphones. I feel like the 4.30 is more portable and fun where the 598 is more accurate and sound absolutely mind blowing with an amp.
Gamesky ah ok, gotcha. Although I love my bass as much as the next guy, there are times when I prefer a more accurate sound. Kind of a headphone enthusiast as well so I'll probably end up picking these up too lol. Can't beat the price that they're currently going for either. Thanks for the reply man
ChoppaCity27 they are a complete steal for the price and the earcups are so unique and comfortable too
Gamesky Hey Gamesky. Me again. So I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on these, but every time I decide I'm going to, the M40x comes to mind. Have you had any experience with the M40x's? And if so, which cans would you prefer the most between the M40x's and these?
ChoppaCity27 I own the M40x, and they are legit tuned to be studio monitors, so pretty flat. I have compared these to the M50x, and the latter have a slightly warmer sound than the M40x, which are said to be the better value of the M-series. However, I cannot vouch for the HD 598 Cs, as I do not own them or ever tested them. Hope this helps :)
How do these compare to the M50x in sound quality?
Hi,got down to 2 choices,which is better the SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 2.0 AROUND EAR AEI or the AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-M50X, I put the list of all the music I like in the questions you asked me down below
Really appreciate if you can get back to me please,( I also think the word Audio file sounds creepy )
+Ken Purchase I would definitely go out with the Momentum 2.0. The M40X are actually better than the M50X if you're thinking about buying Audio Technica
At first i hated these, they where too tight, muddy and lacked detail but i gave then a solid week and now they are some of the best headphones I've owned. Ive tried on better but these are incredible for the price. Highly recommend these over most other closed back headphones now. Also they are extremely nice for gaming.
+burns0100 completely agree. People that say "burn in" is not a thing on headphones are completely wrong
Did the treble open up? - I gave them a listen for about 3 weeks (around 30-40 hrs of listening/burn in), and the treble never opened up. They STILL sounded congested with bumped up high mids. No air/detail, with resonant upper mids. I listen to a lot of metal, and these 598Cs's were some of the worst I've heard for metal. Resonant frequencies around 2.5k were very ugly. I also love pop, and clean electronic music. The congestion and lack of air killed it for me. I returned mine. In comparison, the ATH-M40x's or Sony MDR-7506's have a better value/sound and can be had for under $80 on amazon. How long did you burn these in, before the sound got better?
i had around 30hrs in mine and they opened up nicely. what are you using them on? I listen to alot of metal as well and these sounded great. I am not a big fan of the 7506 because of there lack of low end but I do like the M40X and I think the Sennheiser sounded better. but we all have different taste I guess
I used them with Fiio X3 v2, Note5, and PC set up (RME Fireface 800 DAC/Monitor, & Mackie Big Knob amp) - I'm not a firm believer in burn in, and think its more a psycho acoustic thing where your ears adjust to the EQ/Signature of the headphone rather than the headphone drivers changing. I do thiink that they "break in" but I don't think that makes a DRASTIC effect on the sound. Maybe just loosens them up, and a more relaxed effect. Thta's why I'm surprised if the treble on the 598Cs could open up THAT much. - I agree that people have different tastes and/or natural hearing curves. EQ wise, I personally like a crisp and detailed high end (3-5db shelf boost at 4-5khz, as well as punchy bass (boost at 50-75hz, a little scoop at around 125-250hz, and another dip on the honk area of 700-800hz). - I find the bass on the 7506 to be punchy (if a little light), and on the m40x its has more volume, but less lean, and slightly more boomy. Both of those headphones, the treble is very present and very clear.
I let mine burn in for about 50 hours over a course of one week to the genre of music a listen to, i run them raw on an iPhone 7 or on my Mac, using either standard mp3 320 or flac files. Honestly with most of Sennheisers headphones below the HD600 models i find Amps/Dacs pointless and much rather just stick with a good sound file and burn in. For me they have opened up a lot, not as much as a open back pair, the bass got tighter and the mids stayed the same, sometimes they are harsh but thats probably due to the specific curve these headphones have, very much like a W at times.
Again as you mentioned if does come down to taste, preference and how a persons own hearing works.
Do you use an amp for these headphones ?? If so what brand amp ?
I wanna buy a headphones under 200 dollar (wire or wireless) , Which one should I buy Skullcandy Crusher , these or beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus ? BTW 200 dollar kind of a big deal for a headphones in Bangladesh :P
in sound quality these or the gsp 300 (for gaming) ??
+Marwan Shoaib can't go wrong with either but the GSP 300 is slightly better for gaming
How do i keep the mic on, i have to hold the button down to hear people
Which one is better for gaming,598cs or 598se??
+Spencer 77 I like both but the cs is more useful as you can use them in public and around other people. The se are open back so everyone can hear what you are listening to
Spencer 77 read the damn question lol. 598se better for gaming because of the soundstage
Spencer 77 soundstage is almost the same tho.
Any idea the 598 cs or the beyerdynamic dt 770 for gaming and music.
The 598 is great for gaming. And although I've never tried the DT770 for gaming it's hard to imagine it not being a great headset for that
need a headphone for gaming, price is not considered and no need for a mic, this or TB 350vr?
both are excellent but if the mic is not important then I would say these. the 350VR have a little more oomph to them because they are amplified. you can't go wrong with either but if it were me I would go with these
are those good for techno/elctronic/dubstep music?
i like them for those genres. they sound even better when amped with those genres
i dont have an amp but thank you
you will want to check out the Sennheiser 4.30
only 534, not to many. Thanks for doing a review on these been looking for a nice pair to gift a friend
+Dragon The mysterious no problem, these would be a great gift for anyone
How do these compare with the 380 HD? Isolaton/comfort/sound?
check out spec out for comparing tech, even headphones!
do they have a mic built in? P.S I am looking for a headphone/headset for gaming if you could recommend me something that would be nice, thanks.
The Gamer Hyperx Cloud
which one do you like more,this one or the hd 4.30?
dave oliver I'm pretty sure this one is better
That review is awesome! Now which is better? The Sennheiser 598 Cs or the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless?
hmmmm....two completely different headphones so it really comes down to what type of music you like and do you want insane bass or do you like to hear music that is closer to the range it was recorded? also, do you want wireless or not?
Gamesky I actually dont mind wireless or not. But i want something that sounds crystal clear and having some good bass. I uslually listen to house, electro and such:)
never go for bassboost headphones.. ruins everything! .. they really have good bass.. tho i listen classic and metal most of the time
i want something that has a really good bass and really good audio quality where i feel the beat, clear vocals, etc..
Yes i listen to electro music or you can check my uploads on my channel :)
Does the microphone works on the PS4 when you plug them to the controller?
yes
I decided to try these and they're not as clear as I like.
i'm gonna for these ones, but just before i do, is there any other headphone better than these for the same price (100$)? please reply..
Nothing better than these even around the 200$ price range imo
Its very subject to opinion but for my opinion, no, these are the best you will get for the $100-150 price range.
***** they are the best for the 100-130ish tho imo; 100-150 there is probs an akg pair that is a small tier above
***** I made that original comment before I knew as much as I do now...which is still not all that much compared to a lot of people
Man I'm so hyper for these. Awesome review. How would you rank these vs the gsp300 for gaming? I've had my eye on these since black Friday and looking for gaming headphones
+blackj08 the GSP300 have the advantage with having a mic but based off sound alone I would give the nod to the 598....they sound great and more open
Awesome! Exactly what I was hoping to hear. I'm not interested in a mic so sound signature for gaming is what I'm after. I've read up on headphones that are awesome for competitive fps gaming but have no base and are no fun for other genres. Would you say this is a great all-rounder for gaming? Thanks for your reviews and involvement man. Really appreciate it.
no problem, these are definitely great for all games and are extremely comfortable so you can wear them for hours. these definitely have great bass for games as well so it is not flat
Thanks man. I think I'll grab them asap. Did you get to try these with the GSX 1000 any chance?
blackj08 not yet, I have the V-Moda Crossfade Wireless coming up next
How do these compare to the wireless PXC 550's?
i have not had a chance to try those yet....i definitely want to
1:20 Wrong! The button can skip and pause the music
on an iphone yes but not on my Android phone. but thanks for trying to throw that explanation point out there to prove a point
loool one of my friend just bought this headphones in the black Friday and they are AMAZING!!! I love them so much
+Barak Lahav can't beat them for $99
its cost 135$ foe me :( i need to pay 35$ shipping for Israel
i want those headphones so much!!!!! i hope i could but them too ! but i can :P RIP
Do they have wireless capability? Since they unplug i mean...
I have the HD 579's and they are very good, also more expensive. BUT!!!! I got these HD 598"s because of you, and they are superb (forget about price), they are as you say amazing, and in my opinion better sounding than my more expensive HD 579's! Thank you, and you made me happy!!!!!!!!
+Joseph Pekkar no problem, glad you like them. They really are incredible for the price....and so comfortable
Good news spreads, and that is what I call good energy... I ended up giving my other very good HD 579's to a friend, and I am again super happy with the HD 598's... great person you are! thanks again!
Are these better or m50x?
+Addhayan Bakhshi I pr fee these over the M50X
Tried both. these will always have my vote
I have both... M50 @ home, 598cs @ work. So I literally listen to BOTH daily for about a year. Both are running off an ES100 amp. The sound, especially bass, in the M50 just beats it out by staying cleaner, better composed under power. At lower volumes, it's pretty even for the most part. The 598cs is lighter in weight though, so it sort of evens them out.
Anyone notice he said "impendence"? What's that? July 4th? LOL
Awesome review 😊👍🏻❤️! I might consider buying these now 😆😅! I have the 590's 😬
Saber definitely worth it and absolutely incredible for $99
Can't help but notice that damn sweet batman wallpaper. can you give me a link on that? Also, Awesome review!
Got em, love me. Got the $99 (CDN) deal, worth it.
Where is the crusher VRA
+ThePotatoIsAStarchyTuberousCropFromThePerennialSolanumTuberosumOfTheNightshadeFamilyLOL not sure when they'll release them
How do the 1000x compare to these in sound?
Necrovoltage these are definitely better than the 1000x in terms of sound. More space in the sound and just more natural overall
how are these headphones compared to AT m50x????? Thanks in advance.
+Gaurav Bhatt the M50X has a little more punch but the Sennheiser has a more open sound, better highs, easier to drive and way more comfortable
Gamesky thanks man went through some reviews. yeah heard that comfort wise these 589cx are superior. Anyway are these up to the audiophile level ????
Most reviewers are comparing them primarily on the basis of comfort and there really aren't many comparison videos between the two.
Any suggestion?
Thanks man for the rply.
Thanks for your review. I'm getting a pair of these phones.
Bryan Bartlett no problem, you will love them
How it is when compared to hd 4.50BT
I just bought these thanks to this review
+The Kman awesome, I love these headphones and they are great for the price
6:41 DAMN
*come to the van, get a free pair of AirPods, little kids!*HEHE....
(sorry, this is disturbing...)
Great video dude, you just need to throw away that blue Yeti 😋
Dude that yeti was silver..
Do you know what the material on the ear cups are?
+ryan stovall it almost feels like suede
Suede? That's different, does it get uncomfortably warm on your head?
it didn't get uncomfortable to me. it is so soft. obviously if they were open back they would let air in but this wasn't an issue
Alright thanks, and I know this isn't the right video to talk about the crusher wireless but do they get warm? I imagine they do
The Crushers do actually get warm so I definitely have to take a break from them every now and then
how do mids, his, and low compare to Sony gold headset?
+Sherman Harris these blow the Golds out of the water in every category
Gamesky thx for the reply. How do these compare to the 4.30 in the mids and his along with soundstage?