Z Review - Sennheiser HD598
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This is where many will start their good Open Headphone Obsession . They are comfortable, clear and well built and the color of chocolate and buttermilk.. mmmmm
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I loved how you kept looking to the 600's. Got a genuine laugh out of me. And yes, these are absolutely feasible for use outdoors, I've done that successfully for a while.
Just got these, damn i had no idea music can sound like that. And the bass is just perfect, it's very much there, but not over the top.
You got an amp?
CockatooDude Yea, FIIO e10k, i like it. The bass boost on the FIIO is slightly over exaggerated but that works awesome with the HD598 which by nature have a slightly lower bass.
Dark-EyedTraveler If you ever want to push them further, the e09k and e07k together are a really good upgrade. But at least you aren't plugging it into the headphone jack, so kudos on that.
CockatooDude Indeed i will be upgrading at some point. Either way the cans are awesome. Easy to maintain as well, only downside is the special headphone jack it needs..
jan christian Frodahl Thats cool, but don't damage your hearing bro. Else the party's over..
2:23 this guy had Rick and Morty references before it was cool lol
These headphones are great for music and gaming and movies. Light on bass, but that's fine if you don't care for much bass. Responds decently to amplification. I love the looks.
I had these for years and they finally kicked the bucket. Replacing them with HD650s. But for the price, these might be the best headphones in their range.
Got them for $100 during a hell of a sale last year. Best purchase I've ever made.
+Andromon PSN where are they 50% off?
+Andromon PSN If they do that in the UK I'll be buying a back up pair or two of these fantastic headphones!
***** Are you sure? I think I tried that before with something else and it wouldn't let me. Maybe it's changed, so I'll keep a look out.
Now they re even cheaper its crazy.
Deftinw0lf
How are they for gaming? Especially for FPS games
Only seen a few of you reviews but love them. Best thing is how you randomly start doing stuff like testing out the cushion before saying anything! and just heard your rick and morty ref :')
"One of those go fuck yourself cables" fucking dead
For anybody wondering, atm you can actually get a special edition version of these if you prefer the classic black
I'm getting the special edition (black) version of these. Can't wait!
598 vs HD 58X?
I still love how you keep looking over at the HD600's. lol The more I see these headphones, the more the color scheme grows on me. I have two noctua nf-f12's hidden away in the top of my black/red PC case since the colors don't fit well with the black/red internals. But the whole cream/coffee look they have going with the burl wood accents makes them look more premium than they are, in my opinion. I am going to track these down and give them a try at the very least.
That anime background XD 5:16
Filthy weeb yea
Seems to be a recurring thing lol
A man of true culture i see.
cringe
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Ive used them for 5 years, absolute lack of lower end has bothered me for way too long. You can eq some bass with APO, reduced the peak by 7db and added 8-9db to lower end to hear some wubs. Music tastes change. So if you listen do edm, bass heavy trance or something simmilar choose something else.
I had the HD 555's for abouy five years and I believe they are 90% the same as these. Very good headphones, a little bass light but it's ok. Superior comfort to anything I've tried. Good for gaming, way better than my current ATH-M50X. The only downside with this 598 and the 555 is the construction. These will break eventually, they will crack just above the can where they attach to the headband, I can guarantee it. I'm looking to get the HD 600 next.
I have the hd555 for 15 years now, no cracks. The construction is pretty much the same in most Sennheisers, well-tested and proven. It's German.
Awesome channel Z, your videos are the funniest! And I think you're the first on youtube with actual sound demos of headphones.. They seem quite accurate too, although it's hard to say, but I think you can find out about the sound signature if you use a neutral enough headphone. I've listened to a bunch of them deep into last night (lol), to help me decide on which headphones I wanna get.
These 598s were actually among the ones I liked (not immediately, but after giving it a little time), so I went to try them out in a shop today and they impressed me enough there as well so I already bought them. I've owned the 650 and 600 before, the 598 has certainly a more exciting sound to them. I'd say these sound more like an actual headphone while the 600 and 650 sound maybe more like speakers. The only slight problem is that they don't seem to fit too well on my head, they're very light but are a bit loose as mentioned in the video, and they have some weird dimensions. But so far, a VERY good sounding headphone!
I watched this review just to see if he would be negative, because I don't like these compared to my good headphones. Good to see honest reviews.
I bought a HD 598 SR and the box was much different from this. It was cardboard but well made with sponge inside and headphone were fixed inside the sponge in cut out area. The packing looked pretty high end. Both cables the longer one without mic and the smaller one with mic were in the box. I think SR edition is better packed. But on the filpside its black color only and not white and maroon.
I REALLY LOVE YOUR BACKGROUNDS lol;)
I believe that short cable wasn't supplied with 598's, my guess is that it was taken from the box of 600's of 650's, which are lying on the left side. At least when I got my 598's (and those were genuine ones, I've ran the authenticity check at Sennheiser website) the only cable I got was the 3 meter one.
I am doing an exact comparison right now between these and the audio technica adg1x. I have both. If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask me. I strictly game with these headphones so that's what I'm primarily testing I've done some music as well so. Needless to say the audio technicas are being returned.
Can I still ask sth?^^
I love the airy treble in this cans, but the mids just doesn't cut it for me.
great review. keep up the good work. i love the horrid colour scheme of these.
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SE fixes the issues with the cables and the color (unless you like the creme color).
when his reviews used to be short
For anyone wondering the longer cable that comes with the Sennheiser HD598 is 10feet long.
Hi, im new in audiophile world and i bought this a few months ago, after gathering information and searching a lot for a pair of headphones, and im very glad i got them. The thing is that after watching some of your reviews, im considering of buying a second pair of headphones, and that ones will be the Sennheiser HD 600, unless you a second opinnion about HD 600. Mostly i use them for watching movies, liten music (lately: two steps from hell, audiomachine, immediate music, that music gender), and gaming if got the time. Another thing, what dac or amp do you recomend for this headphones? Most of the time i do this things on the pc. Pretty much everything. Thanks
I'm sorry to be dumb but what were the other headphones he kept looking at? Not enough time for me to identify them. Were they higher-end Sennheisers like the 650?
I think maybe a modified Superlux cable system would work on the Sennheiser 5xx series. Keep the shitbomb 2.5mm twist end plugged in permanently - it will be secure with the lock. Then cut off at 4-6 inches or whatever and attach a 3.5mm female. What do you think? I mean, buying a shorter replacement on eBay would be easier, but what's the fun in that?
Hi Z...
I was wondering if you ever had a chance to try the HD599 and compare them to HD598. I read in some Amazon reviews that their sound signature is actually different. Which I... sort of doubt...
They have the same drivers as the HD 558 and a replacement driver can be bought at 25 dollars, i know this, because i have the HD 558 for a while now and BOTH drivers broke eventually, they started to give a cracking noise on basses.
One time the wire inside the frame broke and i had to open the frame and it is just a cheap piece of plastic.
they sound good and are great for playing shooters, but i would not recommend these at all, because if you pay around 50 dollars on the actuall speakers, where goes the rest of 100 dollar of value?
ps: the replacement parts were official sennheiser parts, even coming in a sealed, sennheiser branded plastic bag and they sound exactly the same.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it: for low impedance use, these are probably the most accurate sound you can buy (Low impedance meaning: plug them directly into a portable consumer source, such as an iPod, portable CD player, or iPhone). Having 50 ohms of impedance, they need to be matched with a source that is LESS than or equal to that. These are considered low impedance compared to higher priced headphones, such as the HD600 series that are 300 ohms or more. These will NOT sound accurate if connected to a preamp, amplifier, or any output source with an impedance >50 ohms, so don't do it. The magic happens when these are connected directly to your smartphone or computer motherboard or any quality low impedance output of
actually i loved these head phones.My only problem is that they blew up when i bought my dac anp.....my new Hd 650 like my amp netter.
Hi Zeus i am a big fan of your channel , i just bought a pair headphones 598 , now i wonder if you can name for me a amp or dac/amp witch can improve even more soundstage for my headphones,Ideally a cheap one. Thanks
Got to love the Rick and morty references
that rick and morty reference at 2:24 . hilarious
Hey, good review. What do you think would be the best headphones that I can use without an amp, plugged straight into my Macbook Air? Do the HD 600 need an amp? Cheers
+Sage Cartwright The 600's likely need an amp to work best. Without an amp the Fidelio X2's [amzn.to/1OUxc4Q] are pretty efficient and some of my favorites. The 400S are also much more efficient.
+Z Reviews Great, thank you. Would these (Hd598) work well without an amp? And do you know of a cheap amp capable of running the HD600's?
Thank you!!
They should. If you want a cheap amp for the 600's the SMSL SD793 is it.
Noctua colors, roflol
Hey Z Reviews, what are the overall best open and closed back headphones under $200 to be used mostly for music and home studio work?
My baby's! Though, the SE are a lot better imo cause I dislike the original color, especially with my setup and they also come with a short cable.
I think the colours are classy and mature.
it comes with the adapter since they used to only provide the long 1/4in cable.
Oh. Am I late to the party?
Here nearly four years later, as the "Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X" is up. Believe these are the same drivers...??
G'day from Sydney, Zeos.
Got the MH752 on your recommendation - solid. So nice, that now my 12 year old wants them for HIS Fortnite sessions.
i bought a mic setup using some proprietary parts and then a custom 2.5mm jack/mic assembly.. can't find it on amazon anymore though, with i bought a second for my 558 and my 598... but besides that, you CAN get 2.5mm jack w/ locking bit elsewhere.
The best rule is if you simply dont know what to pick, go for sennheiser. They re a non disappointing safezone.
haha love the head tilts to the other headphones!! haha
Can anyone help? Choosing between HD599 and Beyerdynamic DT880, will consider other suggestions. Not sure about sound, probably something like m40x but open-back with good soundstage. Don't really care about bass, but do want clarity and detail, with good separation between instruments. I listen to a wide variety of genres, mostly blues rock and other rock genres, symphonic music, other instrumental stuff
Just bought the black 598 special edition at the last minute on Amazon's Black Friday deal. This is my first "audiophile" headphone, upgrading from the Astro A40 + MixAmp Pro. I'm guessing I'm in for a treat? :)
+MiddleEasternGuy well?
+Dragaan Absolutely loved them. Though about a month after buying them, the Philips Fidelio X2 went on sale and that's the pair I originally wanted to upgrade to. I returned the 598SE and got those instead.
+MiddleEasternGuy Crap, I was considering those, too... So which are better? And by how much? Are you still using an amp with them?
I just bought the AKG Q701's and an Audioengine D1 DAC/Amp and I am returning both. The amp is decent, and makes my 32 ohm old astro a30's loud, but these Q701's are extremely low volume, even though they're "supposedly" 62 ohms. It's barely above average volume with the Amp cranked up to max. Very disappointed, as I REALLY wanted to l ike these phones, but this setup cost almost 400 bucks and this is in no way worth that...
+Dragaan I'm no audiophile, but the low end on the X2 is noticeably better compared to the 598. The sound of the X2 is overall more warm and can be considered to be more "fun". You can't go wrong with either though. One area the 598 beats the X2 is comfort.
I still use my MixAmp Pro. I can't find seem to find an amp that has both optical out AND supports Dolby Digital virtual surround sound (for use on a game console).
+MiddleEasternGuy Thanks for the responses. Still can't decide... I'm not a super basshead, but I did find the lows lacking in the 2 higher end headsets I've tried so far. That's in music, though. in gaming I actually don't like super loud bass. Anyway, I also have a astro mixamp (the a30 version, which might be the same one) and I know it's only 16bit/48k as opposed to 24/96 or 24/192 like almost all other $50+ DACs are nowadays. My Asus z170 motherboard's integrated sound is even 24/192. Not sure how much of a diff it makes unless you're listening to the highest-quality soundfiles, but keep that in mind.
Which do you think is better for gaming, the HD598 or the hifiman HE-350. Or is there something else you would recommend around the same price range?
SHP9500.. 350 has a bit more of what I like for gaming.. Low end and soundstage.
Which headphones are better than these for competitive FPS gaming? I am a person who does not care about explosions sounding good, but rather I prioritize footsteps and positional accuracy of sounds. Are we talkin Philips SHP9500, ATX 1000x/2000x, Fidelio X2's? Any or all opinions appreciated. Thank you!
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black version of these may be the prettiest i've ever seen
they made another black/gray one.
The SE version.
I'm considering to get either the HD598 or HD600. While the latter are objectively better, how good are they when you don't have an amp and play shooters a lot?
Id do 598's for gaming. The sharper highs tend to help.
Me again did they ban your HD 598 demo video? I was gonna give a listen with my 598's for shits an giggles.. I'm using a LG V10 which has a onboard Dac and a Sap Vl I'm gold thanks to you..
I didn't realize that these had the same color scheme as noctua fans until you said anything.
better to get some hd 558 and do the foam mod for the same sound at a cheaper price and without the noctua color scheme imo
***** they share the same drivers (with the hd518 too cdn.head-fi.org/b/bd/900x900px-LL-bd95de29_IMG_3771.jpeg) and the only significant differences in the shells are the grills and color.
hell, the 558 measures almost identically to the 598 anyway graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID[]=2851&graphID[]=2861&scale=30 and the general consensus is the foam mod affacts the soundstage more than anything
chakku dasai That's utter bullshit. I wish people could stop spreading that nonsense around, it's so annoying. I've owned both headphones, and in no way does modding the HD558's make them sound like 598's, in fact, it takes them even further from sounding like 598's.
derbigpr500 this isn't head-fi. can you actually prove they sound nothing like each other with some evidence because frequency response (aside from a little variation), identical drivers and shells say otherwise.
not to say those are the end-all, but to claim it is wildly incorrect with nothing to back it up but MUH OPINION really isn't valid
chakku dasai but muh padding doe
Color-wise i think these look good. The same color scheme really doesn't look as good on the Noctua fans. But what I don't get is why everyone keep saying these are well-built. They are def not, especially for the price. The padding on the headband is not even wrapped, but instead they just used a double-sided tape to keep it on there. The edge of the tape on mine tore off a bit after about 10 uses, which is very unacceptable for a Sennheiser product imo. They sound good and are very comfortable however.
I have to disagree. Mine are 5 years old now, and while indeed they are plasticky and they don't feel well-built, they in fact are. Pads needed changing, headband tore in the middle so that part had to be changed too but other than that they are going strong and looking at the comments of many other headphones where users are reporting they break in half or in any other part after only about 1-3 years, i am in fact lucky to have bought this specific model, it's gonna last me another 5 years no problem. One more note: if you hear a bass rattle noise, most likely some dirt/hair went inside your driver, you have to disassembly your earpads and driver cover and clean it inside, search for "hd598 bass rattle fix" on google.
These vs AKG 702? How is the Base in comparison and which has the better soundstage for gaming?
i was disappointed by mine, they are going back to amazon. get the x2's instead imo. (x2 can get for under $200 on ebay open box)
what headphones do you keep glancing at in this review?
+treepizzle HD600
AD900X or HD598 for all music and casual/competitive gaming, (I play mostly sandbox). Also which one has better imaging and better overall?
You can remove the locking mechanism.
What do you believe to be the best headphones for music under 300 dollars? No specific preference on sound signature except for no sharp highs or muddiness
+Brian Li AKG K7xx or K612's might be for you.
+Z Reviews should I buy the HD 598 or the m50X? (I will use it only in home)
Abdullah Al-Shehri HD 598 for sure
+Brian Li thank u for the comment. last question, is there any headphones better than the HD598 ? (under 150$) I found the AKG 612 PRO but IDK what to buy! I'm lost!
Abdullah Al-Shehri the Phillips SHP9500s and the AKG K7xx should be really good for at home
hi, hd598 sound better than Fostex th7bb ? Thank you
Why does all these good headphones go so expensive, so quickly?
I bought a replacement cord on Ebay. It's what I use all the time.
Can you compare AD 700X in terms of separation to this, or yours AD 500X If you have not heard 700X ?
lazar1992vb Not heard the 700. Presuming the 500 and 700 are similar in that aspect I think separation is very close. The AD line has slightly more pronounced highs with can make the soundstage appear larger and why I messed my pants when gaming in the 2000x's.
Man, I have a serious question and i really hope you can help me.
I got these headphones just today, and they sounded great when I was using them on my trashy soundcard, but when i pluged them into my focusrite scarlett 8i6 audio interface, sound got.... well in my opinion bad.
Bass got a tiny bit tighter but its weaker too, while highs sound harsher, like it's even a bit tiring on my ears....
Do you happen to know what I might be doing wrong?
Please help me man.
Thank you.
The Recording interfaces don't have very good headphone amps. Use your onboard and consider a dedicated dac/amp for just your headphones.
Thanks for the video! How do you compare these with DT 770 Pro?
make review for hd598cs plz
leonardo tavares hey heres a review for you, theyre almost the same, just closed back. And need less power with only 23 ohms. So even better for smartphones. You re welcome.
Hd650s are way better especially with my la figaro 339 amp I a and b tested the shp 9500 and hd650, one makes my hair on the back of my neck rise and a tear drip down my cheek while the other lets me hear with some clarity and a responsive bass. You guys can figure out which is which.
which are the sennheisers he keeps looking over at?
HD600s I believe, he loves them.
+Jaren Davis thanks for the quick reply fam
Welcome
+Jaren Davis how much are they??
lmgtfy.com/?q=sennheiser+hd600+price
Do you have a review for the 598 cs?
Im thinking of buying this or the hd 598, how do they compare? I use for gaming and music
just picked up the special edition all black from amazon.ca. is it possible to purchase a cord with a built in 3.5 mm jack? I would like to use these as my daily drivers for commuting too. hopefully the sound leak isnt as bad as you mentioned in this vid.
+KrazEWillY They DO come with a 5' cable i just got my black ones (SE's) and it came with a 5' wire also.
I've never heard the HD558 or the HD598. About 1.5 years ago I wanted to buy the 598, but i got the HD600 instead. After watching this video i think i've made the right choice :D
seeing as how the HD600 is your profile pic, you must adore them. may I ask what dac/amp you use to power them? I've been thinking of getting a tube
thoyo Yeah, i do adore them. To be fair i don't own something better/more-expensive, but i believe they sound awesome. I use the O2 and ODAC. The ODAC has a DIY Salas PSU, but i didn't build it myself. I've never had any other good dac or amp so i can't comment on that. However many people suggest the bottlehead crack, O2 and most schiit amps.
thx a lot for the info!! i'm really thinking about getting the HD600. do you use .flac audio files? I hear they really bring out the most in audiophile grade phones
thoyo Don't get too deep with all these stuff (24bit, FLAC, 196khz etc...) Good recordings with good headphones makes 80% of the difference. The other 15% is the DAC & amp and the rest of the 5% is everything else.
Blind test a mp3 and a FLAC file and decide for yourself if you are willing to have a 5 to 10 times bigger audio file. Personally i can pick up some flaws with the mp3 compared to the Flac file, but only with my DAC, my HD600 and with critical listening and only for some albums. Most mp3 and flac sounds excactly the same to me and they are equally enjoyable with the HD600 even with no amp or DAC, which btw you don't need IMO. When i first got my amp i couldn't find any difference in the sound, but after a year i can feel something's missing when i'm not using it. In my opinion you'll never understand why you want an amp until you use one for many many hours. Same can be said for the DAC (Even though i noticed the difference immediately. Maybe my on-board DAC was bad/just-ok)
thanks! i'm really new to the audiophile world, but i've found that it's a really welcoming community. hopefully, soon I'll have enough knowledge where I can help another neophyte along on their journey :)
I had 2 pairs of the se edition (all black) but both of them had distorted bass at high volumes. Was really disappointed that I either got 2 bad pair or that's just how they sounded
These costs 280 USD in India. I bought a pair of DT 990 Pro for 200 USD instead. Now confused between Schit Magni 2 and Vali. Any suggestions?
Great Channel! Easy Sub. If it interests you, you should review the sennheiser 598 Cs. Curious what someone who truly knows audio thinks.
I have a pair, over there.
Z Reviews They're a lightning deal on the UK Amazon today. Ugh
I wanna mod this by opening up these cans and taking out the locking mechanism for using a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter in order to use a vmoda boom mic in it. Have you ever attempted it and will my warrenty be voided by Sennheiser even if I put all the original shit back?
+N00d00s so did it work for you ?
they look like a noctua fan
If you notice at 2:53 you can see his shoes and it's the same color of the earpads lol
At the time, I thought I was getting a bargain at getting them for $99 during Amazon's Prime sale...and when i got them, I felt like I was cheated. They are bass light...under certain genres of music...but sometimes, they surprise you. Very crisp and clear while listening to jazz (smooth or other). $99 or less is what I would recommend for these.
Bought these in a bundle on ebay, It came with these and and a schiit vali for 150$.
is it really possible to remove the earpads? How?
these or ath ad 1000x for gaming?
Hd 598 vs shp9500 ? I've heard both are similar
HAHAHA It's a fucking Noctua fan XD
These or ad900x? I listen to rock and instrumental
These or hd558? I listen to rap, rock, indie and others and i'm a bit worried about the bass of the hd598, is it that bad? Or should i get the Beyerdynamic DT 990 250ohm?
these
+Z Reviews cool thanks
Best pads for these? My head is too big for them and they r kinda lose.
This is absolutely the best headphones under 200. However I'm interested to know if the HD700 would be a great upgrade or just too much money for a small difference. Atm I use my onboard soundcard. I have a Titanium HD but doesn't work with W8.1 so waiting for W10.
Sylvex Dragonskin The 700's are a very serious headphone and the design is a love or hate thing. I'd get somewhere and try them first.
Sylvex Dragonskin The 700's are a very serious headphone and the design is a love or hate thing. I'd get somewhere and try them first.
Z Reviews Alright I got it the first time :) But sadly there's no place I know to try them :( I'll decide on them later since I reckon the Titanium HD won't be enough? At least many said so on Hifiheaven.
Yeah the 700's need dedicated amplification.
Well maybe when I have a lot more money, then I'll give the HD700 a go and maybe an ODAC with it.
That thing looks like the cappuccino that i just drank this morning.
I almost bought these, but I'm looking for a open headphone that has or can be converted via a balanced cable 2.5mm. A Google search doesn't come with much????? March 2017 Driven by a FIIO X5III
cant really decide between this or the Fidelio X2 for general use (gaming, music, movies, TH-cam etc etc :think:
In your opinion, shp9500 or these?
any pads that you may recommend for this?
So apparently there's a closed version of these, on sale today at amazon for $100 if anyone reads this soon after I post it. Someone get them to Zeos to test!
Just bought a set to test.. Thanks Patreon!
Oh cool, hopefully they're as good as the open version and I might pick up a pair next year.
Z Reviews any time table on the review for the closed?
Completely forgot that these would match my Noctua CPU cooler great =D
Can we use Vmoda boom pro mic with this headphones?
Could probably find your answer within amazon reviews.
I love how everyone is comparing these with Noctua fans.