Damn the quality of LTT videos have increased so rapidly. Wasn't long ago when they were just unboxing boxes, reading the spec sheet and recording it all with a smartphone.
I'm still rocking these 7 years later, while I now have stuff that absolutely blow these out of the water in the sound quality department these are the comfort KING and sound just fine for voice chatting in games.
I've got the 558's. Had them for maybe 6 years. Still sound as great as they were when I got them. Despite how many times They've fallen from the edge of my desk they are still perfect. No cracked no breaks, it's surprising actually! I found an old huge home stereo receiver and hooked them up to that through my pc and they sound amazing.
I've slept with the hd 598 every night for 4 years now. It's that comfortable. I've also worn it for at least 8 hours a day almost everyday for those 4 years as well. I probably have a little over 20,000 hours on them and they haven't failed to amaze me yet. I also have the hd 650 but you need a really good DAC and amp to power it and get full potential so you can't really bring it anywhere with you unless you buy a higher priced portable DAC and amp
Also these are amazing for gaming, which is the reason I bought them and they are great for female vocals as well. I've tried so many gaming headphones, but gaming headphones are all like beats, garbage overpriced marketed bad quality headphones that break so easily. Only thing somewhat lacking with the 598 is the bass. But it's an open ear headphone with amazingly wide soundstage so there are trade offs
+Solid Spider you don't? Before I had over the ear headphones I used to sleep with in ear ones but they would always hurt my ears. I watch TH-cam and listen to music when I'm in bed. I fall asleep so fast watching TH-cam videos I always have to rewatch them when I wake up lol
What's up with this talk about HD 598 SE not checking as genuine on Sennheiser website's authenticity check page? I just read a few posts by some people who received their Black Friday purchase from Amazon.
+Kato Boii Some people are inputting their ID incorrectly. You have to enter the plain text ID first, and then it will prompt the holographic ID. The website doesn't make this very clear.
I've had the OG colorway 598's for almost a year now and they're still just as amazing as they were when I got them out the box. In both sound and comfort.
I've been using these as my main headphones for the last 5 years and they are awesome - great build quality, sound amazing, and you don't need an amp to drive them.
Good for gaming or nah? i play intermediate counter-strike if it matters. looking for some headphones without a mic on them because I've already got an AT2020
I've had my HD 598's for almost 4 years now and still love them as much as the day I took them out of the box. If you are even just thinking about getting these, do yourself a favor and get them. Seriously the best headphones you can get at this price point!
I have had the regular 598s for 17 months now and they are STILL rock solid and sound even better from when I first put them on day 1. I got them at around $180 on Amazon, so for those that got the non-black one for I think it was $99, just won the headphone game since THAT price is a steal!
Spazzys beyers only please a really narrow market of headphone users really, the treble is really harsh at points, but i'd say go with 598 if you don't like treble canons, and you don't want to buy an amp for your headphones. I'm saving up for sennheiser hd650's atm, according to reviews those are exactly what i'm looking for. BTW best way to know how good 598's are check a channel called "Z reviews" and his review of 598's.
I can't watch that guy's reviews, he takes forever to explain things in a meandering and vague way that sounds like he keeps forgetting what he's doing.
Anyone pick up one of these SE's for $95 on amazon during the black friday event? HD700 are also worth picking up now, $499 when originally went for closer to $999.
I have a pair of 558s I bought last Christmas, I love them to DEATH! Very similar to these in build and sound, bought them because the 598s weren't on sale, but I'm loving them all the same
I recently got the HD598 and wow, these don't only sound great but also are really comfortable. But now I have the feeling I may need some DAC(although my old iPod seems to get them to sound nice on high volume settings). I just have no idea how the FiiO E10k and the Creative E5 compare to each other in terms of sound. The E5 is expensive but also much more versatile, while the E10k seems to be recommended pretty often.
+SaHaRaSquad They definately need a dac/amp combo if you have a need for loud listening, and mind that these are super light on the bass even amped. The soundstage is insane and they're freaking awesome for gaming (you hear eeeeeeverything).
Sennheiser HD 555 FTW! ;) This headphones served me for almost 8 years now and they still rocks! Just this minor crack on both sides, but it's only visual. I don't know much about new models but if they make them the same quality as old ones then I truly recommand Sennheiser products.
Ordered my HD598 SEs just Friday for 99€ on Amazon during Cyber Monday week. Seemed like a good deal, they're probably gonna arrive tomorrow and I can't wait!
Listening to this through a pair of 558s, I've had them for about 2 years now (coming from stupid "gaming" headsets... Yes I KNOW! lol) I love them! Greatest audio experiences I've ever well... Experienced lol going to get a pair of 650's when I can :D
When I first joined the audiophile scene, I thought that clarity was going to be king for me. I thought I wanted something exciting and fun... but what I ended up enjoying more was the HD 598s. Now I know what you’re thinking “what do you mean it’s not exciting?! What do you mean it’s not clear!?” No no, you misunderstand. The HD 598s do not strive for top clarity, nor do they strive to be exciting. They do something that no other headphone I have owned has done. They made me enjoy every second of them. Never have I ever enjoyed wearing a pair of headphones so much. They not only feel so fricking comfortable, but they have that nice theater like sound that makes you feel like you’re in a high quality movie where sound just cradles your head. I know this is personal opinion and all, but I know what I like, and these headphones are just that.
have them for almost 3 years now and I can't stress enough hpw comfortable, and amazing they are...even with my glasses I the pads still give the proper clamp and feel comfy for hours (that velour padding works great except for some hot days)....the sounds are just phenomenal, tight bass, great sounding mid and amazing trebles..getting the modmic soon as well
I am a (self-claimed) audiophile with more than 5 years in this hobby, trying a lot's of headphone from cheap earbuds to $1000++ headphone, and to be honest, the HD598 ( and HD650 ) are one of my all time favorite.
I purchased these on black Friday on Amazon for $95! I'm very pleased with them. The only thing now is get a good DAC/AMP for my computer to experience them to the fullest. They do sound pretty good without an amp, but I know they will sound even better once I get one.
+LazerLord10 Yes they are. The M50x are worth the money that they cost more, so if you can affored them I would go for the M50X. What are you using your Headphones for?
+LazerLord10 I've got them and they're great, they're neutral sounding so things should sound pretty close to how they were actually recorded instead of being overly bass-y like so many other headphones. If you like extra bass could save a bit more for the M50x's as I hear they have bass turned up just a little bit and still sound amazing and are slightly more comfortable. They're $67 for the M40x on Amazon today, and $116 for M50x, so they're both quite a bit cheaper than normal, M40x is usually $100 and M50x is usually about $135-175.
Thank you all for your helpful info. I think I'll go with them because of the price. I don't think I use headphones enough to justify the price point of the M50x's, and from other reviews I've read, there are only slight differences between the 40's and the 50's. Well, maybe not slight, but not 40% more improvement. I think the M40x's will serve me well. Hopefully they last a while.
***** The buildquality is great. They wont fail on you any time soon. If you're not listining that much than they 40s are a great choice because of the price point. Have fun with them.
I have owned a pair of these for about 2 years, and the thing about the Sennheiser "veil" is that you can crank up all of your music all the way, without ever hearing painfully sharp treble, which is the only thing I disliked about the Beyerdynamic lineup. (Also I was using a 200 dollar DAC listening to uncompressed music)
+Radical Moose Limb Certainly a legit criticisms. DT990 Pros will need an amp to properly drive them, while HD598 will benefit from it, but wont need it. Sennheiser's in general tend to be more neutral. I personally like Beyerdynamic "house sound" more. They have emphasis on lows and highs, though depending on your amp they are not quite as trebly as Grados are.
Damn the quality of LTT videos have increased so rapidly. Wasn't long ago when they were just unboxing boxes, reading the spec sheet and recording it all with a smartphone.
haha ikr!!
+BroMM those were better though
+BroMM rec with potato*
+BroMM Except for the wire hanging on his right side :P
+BroMM
They actually haven't done any of what you've described, in.... 2 or 3 years, or more?
Owner of HD 598's. Can confirm, they're fantastic.
Literally just bought these headphones on black friday. Awesome.
My friend said they were uncomfortable so he sold them to me for 20 dollars I wanted these for 2months and they are better than I thought.
+A. Plus 190 euros in finland :/
+wild_shark why is every tech product so expensive in finland ?
+joemay5 I bought used HD555s for 40€ :)
+joemay5 Same!
I'm still rocking these 7 years later, while I now have stuff that absolutely blow these out of the water in the sound quality department these are the comfort KING and sound just fine for voice chatting in games.
Like what? I'm thinking that I should upgrade from them to sth new.
Sennheiser>Potatoes>iPhone headphones>Beats
+Viet Lee iPhone headphones are great for its price
+Viet Lee Beyerdynamics DT 880 2005 Edition > all
Bot Blyat Find any better ones for the same price?
+Bot Blyat Actually watch teksyndicate video on budget headsets.
Bot Blyat Apple Earpods are relatively cheap for the quality you get
The Noctua fan guy made me laugh :D
I've got the 558's. Had them for maybe 6 years. Still sound as great as they were when I got them. Despite how many times They've fallen from the edge of my desk they are still perfect. No cracked no breaks, it's surprising actually! I found an old huge home stereo receiver and hooked them up to that through my pc and they sound amazing.
The AKG K7xx are my favorite cans, comfort-wise. But the DT990 600ohm are my favorite, sound-wise so far.
lol noone knew about you 4 years ago props for coming up in the youtube competition mad respect bro
I didn’t know they had a 600 ohm model, is the bass good? I get this is really late but
dear people: please don't use open back headphones on public transport
why?
morad mohamed because open back is used for casual listening at home plus open back allows sound leaked for better quality
I do and idgaf lol 😂
Everybody hopes you get smitten
They're actually a lot safer for your ears because if theres someone getting murdered you would be able to hear in public and call the police.
I own these and I love them
+Will Leonard Same here :)
+Julian R same! :)
Got the lower end HD558s and I love them aswell
HD 558's here (basically the same) so I can confirm.
+Will Leonard I've got the 558s, and despite the use and wear on them visually, they still perform as solid as the day I took them out of the box.
1:11 2012 Linus looks so different
yup
+skil3z He finally hit puberty :P
+Ryan Whitlock He's still going through it.
+skil3z in 2011 he look just like Eminem ^_^
+Kaddour Kaabouche Nah the Linus at 0:28 is the stunt double.
I've slept with the hd 598 every night for 4 years now. It's that comfortable. I've also worn it for at least 8 hours a day almost everyday for those 4 years as well. I probably have a little over 20,000 hours on them and they haven't failed to amaze me yet. I also have the hd 650 but you need a really good DAC and amp to power it and get full potential so you can't really bring it anywhere with you unless you buy a higher priced portable DAC and amp
Also these are amazing for gaming, which is the reason I bought them and they are great for female vocals as well. I've tried so many gaming headphones, but gaming headphones are all like beats, garbage overpriced marketed bad quality headphones that break so easily. Only thing somewhat lacking with the 598 is the bass. But it's an open ear headphone with amazingly wide soundstage so there are trade offs
+MichaelV You... sleep with headphones?
+Solid Spider of course... who doesn't?...
+Solid Spider you don't? Before I had over the ear headphones I used to sleep with in ear ones but they would always hurt my ears. I watch TH-cam and listen to music when I'm in bed. I fall asleep so fast watching TH-cam videos I always have to rewatch them when I wake up lol
+Solid Spider it also helps that my hd 598 is softer than my pillow
GG Sennheiser with the release of the Black HD 598's. They look beautiful
Got the 598 SE for $94 on Black Friday... Thanks for reaffirming my purchase, most comfortable headphones I've ever owned.
What's up with this talk about HD 598 SE not checking as genuine on Sennheiser website's authenticity check page? I just read a few posts by some people who received their Black Friday purchase from Amazon.
+Kato Boii If you buy the SE from Amazon directly, it is legit. I've personally spoken to Sennheiser about it.
+Kato Boii Some people are inputting their ID incorrectly. You have to enter the plain text ID first, and then it will prompt the holographic ID. The website doesn't make this very clear.
+LinusTechTips linusamazontips
+Bradley4747 listening to em right now. :)
+Kato Boii Just make sure the shipper is Amazon. I think the fake ones were fulfilled by Amazon but from some other provider.
Had these headphones for 3 years now and they haven't let me down :)
Pls do a review on the HD598 CS. It's a new release and is a closed back version of the normal ones.
i agree, i just ordered those but there's not many reviews out for them so im not sure what to expect.
I just want to know whether the hd598 cs are the same as the hd 569.
They are amazing man I will tell you as a Musician and coming from the HD 380 Pro's Best headphones I've had.
fxrsniper1 i just got my 598 cs in the mail yesterday and i really like them
Cody Me to lol
I just got the HD 598SE for 100$ on black Friday and i so happy you just made a video of them.
These so far have given me the best version of listening to them for Goodbye yellow road ever
I've had these for a year now and I had no idea you could take out the aux cord
I've had the OG colorway 598's for almost a year now and they're still just as amazing as they were when I got them out the box. In both sound and comfort.
I listened to this on my HD558's I'm not cool enough for the HD598.
I've been using these as my main headphones for the last 5 years and they are awesome - great build quality, sound amazing, and you don't need an amp to drive them.
Im here because of todays insane amazon sale
The SE look exactly like the 558. I have them and they are AMAZING.
Linus, why was this not uploaded at 4am?
Wowwwwww such beautiful b-roll in this video. nice job brandon!
Good for gaming or nah? i play intermediate counter-strike if it matters. looking for some headphones without a mic on them because I've already got an AT2020
amazing for gaming i hear footsteps before many others and can pinpoint easily.
+Im Radiant do you use 7.1 virtualization?
nah you dont need it trust me these have amazing soundstage
7.1 virtualisation is a marketing con.
ThatGuyJerome just get a headset instead, this doesn't have a mic
This is so well detailed and that's how it should be!
I'm personally using a pair of Sennheiser HD 201 headphones, they're quite versatile and I got them fairly cheap (new) :P
I have had them for a year and they are the best ones I have ever owned (I haven't owned many headphones). There is practically no bass punch though
There's barely any bass on that tho
i can't believe i started following you when you had only 49 subs i was the 50th,amazed how much this channel has progressed
that moment linus compares the hd598 to other headphones i already have like my hd555's, beyerdynamic dt990's and my akg k7xx. lol
Nathan McClymont favorite?
Watching this video with my HD598 SE's! It's amazing...
LinusMakeupTips
I actually got these headphones as a Christmas gift last year and let me tell you, they are amazing
> "Value" headphones
> $250
fuck this, I'm fine with my Pro 80's
+DrathVader These were for 90 on black friday
They were on sale on Amazon a few days ago for just over $100.
+DrathVader I got mine for $150 on amazon
+DrathVader 95 on amazon holla
+DrathVader I've got the Audio-Technica M40X. 100 bucks and not much worse than the M50X
The man wearing Noctuas just killed me.
Philips Fidelio X2's blow all of these out of the water.
+StigmatiX Yeah and Stax SR-009 blows that out of the water. The X2 is much more expensive.
+StigmatiX
Got a pair for 180, they definitely do not dissapoint. However since amazon had these 99 its pretty hard to get better value for your money
tijn143 That's not even a fair comparison, at least mine are in the same market/price range.
StigmatiX Well yeah that's true, it was an excaggeration, but the $99 for the 598's is hard to beat.
Agreed. That is a great price for those.
I've had my HD 598's for almost 4 years now and still love them as much as the day I took them out of the box. If you are even just thinking about getting these, do yourself a favor and get them. Seriously the best headphones you can get at this price point!
Bayerdynamic DT 770 pro's are the best in it's class, even little cheaper than these sennheisers at least where I live.
+Ville Nummisalo beyerdynamic ftw
+MHWGamer i love my custom one pro
+Ville Nummisalo I still prefer my Beyerdynamic DT-990 pro :D
+Ville Nummisalo Open vs closed though, not really comparable. These are much better for gaming while the DT770's have better bass.
+tijn143 770s are ideal for LANs though.
I bought a pair of these used in 2011 and am STILL using them now. If you're in the market, I cannot recommend these headphones enough!
I was disappointed that this video was about headphones and not makeup.
I have had the regular 598s for 17 months now and they are STILL rock solid and sound even better from when I first put them on day 1. I got them at around $180 on Amazon, so for those that got the non-black one for I think it was $99, just won the headphone game since THAT price is a steal!
Who's here because of black friday deals?
me, 1 year later
LOL, I loved the Noctua outfit, very very classy.
love the noctuna joke. perform great, but look hideous... at least they made a black version :)
I really don't see it, i think those hd598's are sexy. Ofc not as sexy as my dt990 pro black edition ^^
+Pona what's better beyerdynamic or senhiersers
Spazzys beyers only please a really narrow market of headphone users really, the treble is really harsh at points, but i'd say go with 598 if you don't like treble canons, and you don't want to buy an amp for your headphones. I'm saving up for sennheiser hd650's atm, according to reviews those are exactly what i'm looking for. BTW best way to know how good 598's are check a channel called "Z reviews" and his review of 598's.
I can't watch that guy's reviews, he takes forever to explain things in a meandering and vague way that sounds like he keeps forgetting what he's doing.
Linus and Luke make me laugh, they look like best best friends. Keep up the vids Linus
2:07 Im done! :D
+Maxine Caulfield
Hello young Max.
Yea, that was pretty funny. Haha. Luckily, I got my hands on a black Noctua fan.
DT 990 pro here. I couldn't be happier with it.
Quit trying to compare these to the m50x's, these win by a billion.
I love sennheser they are so comfortable and sound great. Never going back to any other brand.
Anyone pick up one of these SE's for $95 on amazon during the black friday event?
HD700 are also worth picking up now, $499 when originally went for closer to $999.
Got these pair of headphones over three years and still beats well.
ATH m50x FTW
they crack aftet 1 year
Latin Lover mine haven't. And the reviews I see call them super strong
+Diogo Almeida nope. overpriced and bassy as fuck
+Rafał Sobczyk wait you call the ath m50x bassy as fuck XDD
Mr_Sandwich Because they are
Nabbed the SE's when they were on sale. So awesome.
Screw headphones... I want that people know when I'm listen to awesome music
I guess you didn't hear that they're open back headphones?
+Patrick Star You would have loved the 80s. Everyone walking around with their boomboxes blasting their music in the streets for everyone to hear!
That graphic at 2:08 is the BEST
iBreakit
I have a pair of 558s I bought last Christmas, I love them to DEATH! Very similar to these in build and sound, bought them because the 598s weren't on sale, but I'm loving them all the same
Sponsored by youtube ....
I recently got the HD598 and wow, these don't only sound great but also are really comfortable. But now I have the feeling I may need some DAC(although my old iPod seems to get them to sound nice on high volume settings).
I just have no idea how the FiiO E10k and the Creative E5 compare to each other in terms of sound. The E5 is expensive but also much more versatile, while the E10k seems to be recommended pretty often.
Visit head-fi.org forums
+SaHaRaSquad i own them ; they sound shit , go listen to the hd 800
+SaHaRaSquad They definately need a dac/amp combo if you have a need for loud listening, and mind that these are super light on the bass even amped. The soundstage is insane and they're freaking awesome for gaming (you hear eeeeeeverything).
Younes Berrada I have no doubt that headphones costing 10x as much sound a bit better, who would have guessed. Send me a pair and I'll listen to them.
necrofin there is no Soundstage on them , they are shit , but they are ok for the price
Sennheiser HD 555 FTW! ;) This headphones served me for almost 8 years now and they still rocks! Just this minor crack on both sides, but it's only visual. I don't know much about new models but if they make them the same quality as old ones then I truly recommand Sennheiser products.
"Lacks the warm hug on my head" Bro, you got a small head. My 598's squeezed the shit out my head until i broke em in a little.
I've had the 598 for years, absolutely wonderful headphones! just picked myself up some momentums, very psyched to open them on Christmas!
I just ordered the HD 598 SE! Thanks Linus!!!
I was JUST thinking about getting these; epic timing and great video, Linus!
I just got these off amazon for 94 bucks on black friday, great timing on the video linus xD
Glad I finally grabbed a pair this black friday!!! 95$, what a deal!
Ordered my HD598 SEs just Friday for 99€ on Amazon during Cyber Monday week. Seemed like a good deal, they're probably gonna arrive tomorrow and I can't wait!
I always wear my Noctua suit to work. These fit in perfectly.
Watching this video with a pair of HD 598's, amazing headphones!
I'd rock the noctua fan outfit
Bought the HD558 about 2 years ago and "foam moded" them. Incredible cans.
I've had these for the last 2.5 years and they are going strong paired nicely with my Asus Xonar Essence STX sound card.
I've had these for 3 years now, and for the current price these are the best headphones imo.
love the tardis used in the b-roll
DAMN YOU LINUS these were on special offer like a week ago on amazon for a ridiculous low price
seriously? warm hug from a friend on my head haha
Was genuinely excited about makeup videos by Linus.
wow i missed watching videos you've actually made they just have a sense of awesomeness you know?
Listening to this through a pair of 558s, I've had them for about 2 years now (coming from stupid "gaming" headsets... Yes I KNOW! lol) I love them! Greatest audio experiences I've ever well... Experienced lol going to get a pair of 650's when I can :D
Listening to this with my HD 598 =)
They are awesome
Well Linus, you have just made Sennheiser make a sale, good job.
Sitting here listening to this video with my HD598s on :D
Might even pick up a black pair soon too.
When I first joined the audiophile scene, I thought that clarity was going to be king for me. I thought I wanted something exciting and fun... but what I ended up enjoying more was the HD 598s. Now I know what you’re thinking “what do you mean it’s not exciting?! What do you mean it’s not clear!?” No no, you misunderstand. The HD 598s do not strive for top clarity, nor do they strive to be exciting. They do something that no other headphone I have owned has done. They made me enjoy every second of them. Never have I ever enjoyed wearing a pair of headphones so much. They not only feel so fricking comfortable, but they have that nice theater like sound that makes you feel like you’re in a high quality movie where sound just cradles your head. I know this is personal opinion and all, but I know what I like, and these headphones are just that.
i just get my hd 598 se this morning from amazon it cost in spain 100€, and its true it s a gooood deal,GOOOD JOB LINUS U MISS NOTHING BRO :)
have them for almost 3 years now and I can't stress enough hpw comfortable, and amazing they are...even with my glasses I the pads still give the proper clamp and feel comfy for hours (that velour padding works great except for some hot days)....the sounds are just phenomenal, tight bass, great sounding mid and amazing trebles..getting the modmic soon as well
and finally XD a review from linus xD
I am a (self-claimed) audiophile with more than 5 years in this hobby, trying a lot's of headphone from cheap earbuds to $1000++ headphone, and to be honest, the HD598 ( and HD650 ) are one of my all time favorite.
Thanks Linus, i'm really glas how well these headphones will fit onto my Stormtrooper Helmet. Really hits close home
I purchased these on black Friday on Amazon for $95! I'm very pleased with them. The only thing now is get a good DAC/AMP for my computer to experience them to the fullest. They do sound pretty good without an amp, but I know they will sound even better once I get one.
Had some for 4 years. still perfect.
I love my HD 215. Been using them for years and would rate them 10/10.
Great review!!!
I absolutely LOVE my HD 598 and they are my designated gaming headphones! I even sold my PC350 because they couldn't compete!
Just arrived through the mail, loving them!
I plan on getting the ATH-M40x. Are they good for the price?
+LazerLord10 Yes they are. The M50x are worth the money that they cost more, so if you can affored them I would go for the M50X. What are you using your Headphones for?
+LazerLord10 I've got them and they're great, they're neutral sounding so things should sound pretty close to how they were actually recorded instead of being overly bass-y like so many other headphones. If you like extra bass could save a bit more for the M50x's as I hear they have bass turned up just a little bit and still sound amazing and are slightly more comfortable.
They're $67 for the M40x on Amazon today, and $116 for M50x, so they're both quite a bit cheaper than normal, M40x is usually $100 and M50x is usually about $135-175.
+LazerLord10 get ath-m50 instead.
Thank you all for your helpful info. I think I'll go with them because of the price. I don't think I use headphones enough to justify the price point of the M50x's, and from other reviews I've read, there are only slight differences between the 40's and the 50's. Well, maybe not slight, but not 40% more improvement. I think the M40x's will serve me well. Hopefully they last a while.
***** The buildquality is great. They wont fail on you any time soon. If you're not listining that much than they 40s are a great choice because of the price point. Have fun with them.
I have owned a pair of these for about 2 years, and the thing about the Sennheiser "veil" is that you can crank up all of your music all the way, without ever hearing painfully sharp treble, which is the only thing I disliked about the Beyerdynamic lineup. (Also I was using a 200 dollar DAC listening to uncompressed music)
+Radical Moose Limb In other words you can crank up to ear-damage levels without getting a warning :P
Steamrick not what i meant. ;)
+Steamrick Even after several straight hours I never get an ear ringing sound like everything else.
+Radical Moose Limb Certainly a legit criticisms. DT990 Pros will need an amp to properly drive them, while HD598 will benefit from it, but wont need it. Sennheiser's in general tend to be more neutral. I personally like Beyerdynamic "house sound" more. They have emphasis on lows and highs, though depending on your amp they are not quite as trebly as Grados are.
+Radical Moose Limb Am I the only one who read that like its pronounced "Birdemic"? lol
Yay Linus is back no offense Slick
2 million congrazzles man
Linus sounds great while wearing these
these were on sale for 95 bucks this black Friday, INSANE!