SHP9600 v SHP9500 v HD58X Headphone Comparison

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So, 3 of the very best headphones under $200 go head to head....to head.
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@fromthebay9925 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you also test headphones against movies and games. Most audiophile gear reviewers exclusively test against music and I am not a music-only audio lover.

@FairZack234 3 жыл бұрын

I legit made a post about this on an audio fourm! It gets so frustrating, I care about quality in both my audio but I don't listen to music as often. I'm a huge Movie/Gaming guy and I do all of this at my computer desk. For some reason with speaker reviews (I often look at bookshelf speaker reviews for near field listening) they often branch out more but with headphones it's pure music.

@fromthebay9925 3 жыл бұрын

@@FairZack234 Exactly my experience. They also never mention how the spoken word sounds - for example audiobooks and podcasts. Very frustrating.

@nomadblack1776 3 жыл бұрын

That's because we, as new age audiophiles, care about good quality sound across all the spectrum of our interests and now how they were initially intended.

@shreyasmahimkar4424 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but the 9500's look frickin amazing and those goofy L and R even make them better for some reason 😂

@ThevenimX 3 жыл бұрын

Theyre like $80 at most and EQ very well to bring back that Bass that people complain about

@shreyasmahimkar4424 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThevenimX along with quantity the quality of the bass is also low but yes $80 can't complain

@godlikecat 3 жыл бұрын

I must be the only soul in existence that thinks the SHP9500 has perfect bass without EQ or anything

@joshuasterling2144 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThevenimX Dude you can get insane bass out of these headphones. Enough to tickle your ears. You need a lot of power and an eq like you said.

@gav7947 3 жыл бұрын

They're great i use them sooo much

@OliverOats 3 жыл бұрын

This is the exact review/comparison I have been looking for on the 9600. This has a ton of good information on all three of these headphones, all of which I have been considering as options. Thanks!

@AIRFORCEFREAK1 3 жыл бұрын

Love some good ole headphone comparison videos. I know you have probably done so many you are running out but always appreciate them.

@mushimaster0323 3 жыл бұрын

Great content man, you deserve more recognition and subs. Your camera, editing and voice work are all incredible

@hamzamehboob9014 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos I was surprised by your number of subscriber , you should have reached millions by now judging by your content keep up the hardwork and you should reach it in no time

@rafaeltavares6928 3 жыл бұрын

I need to watch this video again. It's really late and you go so deep that I get lost in thought. Very good video sir. Keep it up 💪🏿

@rodrigoambriz8421 3 жыл бұрын

The B-roll on these videos is on point!

@nateast 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing with the review, gotta get that black friday wishlist ready.

@Princeton_James 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great lineup to review. Can't wait to see this video!

@DanyaalShaozab 3 жыл бұрын

This is just what I was looking for. Thanks!

@gogoawy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have both the 9500 and 660S and I love them both for how different and good they are :D

@b3amz 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking for some solid reviews for awhile for my next pair of headphones, and this is a damn good one.

@bilalnadeem2278 3 жыл бұрын

Proheadphones.net

@ahumblerequest5222 3 жыл бұрын

Very technical review, thank you Joshua 👍

@audioaficionado9494 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a pair of SHP9600 for my wife and then my son got a pair too. Thx Joshua 👍 Great deal now that they're under $100.

@amorimjt 3 жыл бұрын

Insanely awesome comparison review!

@Isaac_L.. 3 жыл бұрын

The 58X is the most chill headphone, (or anything audio) I’ve ever heard. I still prefer the 558s for the better comfort, the bit of soundstage that just allows the separate instruments to have breathing room, and I prefer it’s portrayal of stringed instruments over the 58X. Great video as always.

@herrlindner 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of adjectives in this review is staggering. Good job sir

@bobgames6718 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man! Keep it up

@FredMaHead 3 жыл бұрын

I would love more comparisons like this! The recommendations based on what music you listen to, or if you watch more movies or game more is excellent!

@ratemo1797 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos dude. They are so informative and they are helping me to learn alot about audio gear. Keep it up♥️

@Aaron_Lesse Жыл бұрын

These budget audiophile headphone reviews are really helpful! Now if only I can find open back heaphones in this price range with the openness and airiness of the SHP9500s but the smoother and flatter treble response of the 58X headhones. I'm watching your review on the HD560S next.

@Selandr 3 жыл бұрын

This! is the comparison I wanted to see when I heard about 9600, thanks!

@ZainAli-ns7rk 3 жыл бұрын

A great review and comparison as always.

@KindOldRaven 2 жыл бұрын

Got the SHP9500 because they were basically giving them away for free on Aliexpress at some point and despite the build quality feeling budget-as-hell I still can't get over the fact that they sound as good as they do, even without mods.

@erhanozgul5301 2 жыл бұрын

I ve never watched a comparison video SO COMPREHENSIVE, SO IN DEPTH AND SO SATISFACTORY wrt sound/performance. thank u very much.

@tarokamara23 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I like playing games and listening to music. Those 9600’s lookin so classy!

@TrinoElrich 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Josh, I've been around your channel for the last month and a half and have been loving the content. I'd still consider myself to be relatively new to the audio community, so, with that in mind: perhaps it's just my lack of exposure, but what exactly do you mean when you use the expression "finite," or "very finite"?

@damau5687 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's a detailed comparison.👍

@danteallen3103 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got some top notch cinematography.

@GrimYak 3 жыл бұрын

That treble response + soundstage and imaging of the 9500 is why i have it for gaming like Overwatch or COD. For music listening i shift to my X2HR. No reason to upgrade to the 9600 or even the X3 especially that i got the X2HR at 120 dollars new

@osutx427 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanations! This helped me feel good about recently buying the SHP9500 for gaming instead of the HD58X

@joshuasterling2144 3 жыл бұрын

I have three pair, my first pair has over 5000 hours in games and almost 6 years. I just replace the cables and buy another Vmoda mic and you are good.

@brotherbread6549 3 жыл бұрын

The 58x is ten times better for gaming in my opinion.

@dubnation415 3 жыл бұрын

How are they? I'm thinking of buying the Hyperx Cloud Alpha S. I play on Xbox and games like Apex and siege so I need those distant footsteps

@scottlocaputo4290 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent reviews!

@ragecandy 3 жыл бұрын

58x break the headphone economy under $200 (more tbh), I legit prefer mine to my hd600, similar but with decent bass and without the peaky higher mids... 9600 need to go under $100 to be a deal

@GrimYak 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Philips made a mistake in the pricing of the 9600 and the X3

@nomadblack1776 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Only reason I haven't picked them up is because I refuse to pay $130. I'll keep to my 9500 until they come down $20-30.

@MrDalugoga 3 жыл бұрын

80 bucks now!

@CriticalPotato 3 жыл бұрын

the 9600 are on sale now for $70 on amazon currently with the 9500's being $60, so looks like they are a pretty good deal right now lol.

@iikatinggangsengii2471 Жыл бұрын

looks like the 600 is a good monitor

@MrMxTech 3 жыл бұрын

My man what mic do you use for your videos?

@BeetleD123 3 жыл бұрын

I saw that X3 in the background there, meaning a review is coming soon :)

@GrimYak 3 жыл бұрын

Badseedtech reviewed them, underwhelming

@christian7200 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah almost bought one the other day until everything I saw said to go with the G6. So that’s what I did.

@JapesZX 3 жыл бұрын

@@christian7200 G6?

@lesam5015 3 жыл бұрын

@@JapesZX old but I think he’s confused and is referring to sound blaster sound cards not the X3 headphones

@HiFiGOAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, do you think the SHP9600 scales as greatly as HD58x or HD6xx for that matter? I highly doubt that

@orlandoalicea5432 3 жыл бұрын

What a great review, do you have any good preset for the HD58x, please?

@guslycardin 3 жыл бұрын

4:32 a lot of people forget that when it comes to audio. If you enjoy it, nothing else matters!

@umitona 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison. Makes me want HD58X.

@TurkFPS 3 жыл бұрын

So I've had my 9500s the longest and I got the 9600s just the day before, did alot of back and forth testing with my testing playlist and the thing is you'd think the 9600s are just 9500 plus more bass, and there definitely is more bass but the 9600 actually sound a lil veiled/ less detailed, which makes me prefer the 9500. All that being said I want a heaphone that are more for intimate vocals, will I find that with the 58x???

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comparisons and advice, I was about to buy the 9500 but I was worried for the sibilance. I can't really enjoy ny of my current headphones because of this and I didn't want that issue in my first audiophile headphone. Already have a dongle dac so now I'll get the complete set. I only could find the sennheiser 599 but at double the price in my country and it's not on aliexpress, so I finally got the 9600. Very good content in this channel thanks again

@marvistv6551 2 жыл бұрын

How’s the 9600 bass

2 жыл бұрын

@@marvistv6551 it is great actually. It doesn't rumble or anything like that this is an audiophile headphone. But it has just little enough accent on it to make it very enjoyable

@v3rflucht37 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💯 🙏🏻

@IftyAmin 3 жыл бұрын

How well does the 9500 respond to equalising the source? Would that clean up the S and T areas a bit and bring it on par with with 9600?

@onepurpose315 3 жыл бұрын

I’m on a budget but I bought the 9500s. I also just bought the creative sound blasterx g6 and would love your review on that budget dac

@jamesberryman9893 5 ай бұрын

The 9600's were my first pair of wired headphones that I actually purchased and that was less than a month ago. I love their soundstage, so very open and airy compared to the Beats I have been using for years. I was lacking that bass that I crave and purchased the Meze 99's and wow what a difference! I haven't had a chance to try them out with everything yet as I just received them last night but they are on a whole other level than Beats lol. I'm not knocking Beats as I have owned several pair of them but dang those Meze are clean!

@Stallzyx 3 жыл бұрын

The HD 598 SE and SR used to be reduced to $100 in Prime Day / Black Friday deals, similarly the X2 and X2HR had a similar hefty discount. I'd say they're the best under $200 when they go on sale but I've not been able to try any of these 3 in person. The 58X sound a little too bass heavy and suppressed in the mids compared to the 6XX and 600 from oluv / clavinetjunkie's comparison

@GARYCOLEIV 3 жыл бұрын

Joshua, I own the SUSVARA. I was wondering if you were still gonna do a full review on the SUSVARA. I also own the ARYA and HE1000se. I was curious how you compared the SUSVARA to your favorite ARYA. G

@jazbronoh5873 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy music as much as I would like to hear all the sound effects of each instruments playing. Unfortunately, one can only tell us how their own experiences is in regards to some of details one might look forward into. But it isn't going to be a reflection of the real thing. I bought my first headset 9600 solely for the reason bc open-back could deliver more broadrange of sound. And these just nailed it. I could clearly hear all the sound effects in all kinds of instruments playing compared to when I had my closed back headphones which are boomy, in sound making all the other sound tiny or inaudible. 2nd reason I picked this headset is the finished of it making it looked like there isn't too much going on there or 'minimal' I think is the term for it.

@mattfarrar5472 3 жыл бұрын

58Xs with a Little Dot MKii running GE JAN5654W's and man it's amazing, soundstage and bass is far better than I would have expected...

@IBODEGAI 3 жыл бұрын

I have the 9500’s and the 58x. I use the 9500 for gaming because they are extremely easy to drive and the Xbox and PS drive them to uncomfortable levels of loud. The 58x I use for music with an amp because while they are easy to drive, using your phone leaves a little to be desired volume wise. The 9500’s are easy to add the mod mic boom so it’s a no brainer. While the 58x work well for gaming, adding a mod mic gets expensive.

@thehunattila1 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as always. I have some kilobuck headphones but still listen to my 58x frequently and always use them as my portable pair. They are the king and deserve the praise.

@mylifeisbroken34 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for podcasts and series? :)

@kiok22anthonydavis37 3 жыл бұрын

between you aand Zeos, you made me buy the HD 58x i am so extremely psyched to listen to it at the end of this month.

@mosasa1307 3 жыл бұрын

hey man! two months later, how is it?

@Benri05 3 жыл бұрын

Any update?

@mosasa1307 3 жыл бұрын

@@Benri05 Hey I actually got the 58x! I first bought the SHP 9500s and it was REALLY good but I returned it in favor of the 58x. 9500s were waaay to open and leaked and brought in sound too much, it wasn't really too bassy as well but regardless very open and nice but to open. The 58x fills in that gap and more. It's open and not too much. It also has plenty of bass to satisfy me. Unlike my shitty "gaming headphones" that I had before... these are literally made for gaming, watching movies, and listening to every and all things. The sound it produces is not muffled or it doesn't have like a veil of the sort... The sound really just is everywhere you know... it's like you're in an environment with whatever your listening to. I tried out the music I used to listen to before on my shitty razer headphones and honestly... it clearly defined what was being played and so much more that was just hidden? everything is also on separate levels and nothing is intruding whatever sound is playing, everything is even and is just really imersive. I play games a lot and honestly my first night playing COD Warzone. I was in between the tall buildings and stadium. Two guys rolled up to me that were chasing each other but decided I was an easy target. First one hopped out and I got behind cover, usually I would lose track and woudn't be able to hear the footsteps. But this time I could, it was seperate from all the other sounds in game and so I jumped out and got him. The other player was like 32m blending in with the bushes and whatnot but still I could faintly hear him and also this third other player on the tall buildings shooting down with like a heavy assualy rifle. The second player comes up to me and I start dodging and weaving in an out of cover to close the distance, meanwhile this third player is on the buildings shooting down on us. I'm trying to listen to the second guy and challenging him and this third guy just lost it and emptied his magazine into us. I got so overwhelemped with everything because the bullets from the third guy are whizzing by and also hitting the ground which are two seperate sounds and also him firing from like 140m+ which I can litterally pintpoint where he is regardless of where I am or where I'm facing, paired with this other guys footsteps and him shooting at me. I never got overwhelmed and have never taken of my headphones so fast to recoperate and calm down. Like my brain literally coudn't handle all this input and I just frooze in the middle of the fightand got beamed lol. Honestly I would suggest you get it. It's 220$ after taxes and shipping if you're in the USA. The extra $20 is for two day shipping but I'm sure you can get it less. I bought it from DROP website and am running it straight of my PC with no DAC/AMPS. Recently I EQed it but that's all in your preference, alone this thing is a beast. Goodluck and feel free to ask questions, sorry for any typo as I'm just typing as I go lol.

@whaleteeth6913 3 жыл бұрын

@@mosasa1307 very cool story hahah love to hear it

@onepurpose315 3 жыл бұрын

I went with the 9600s. It has great separation and bass which hardly any open back can accomplish both. The way I use them is for movies and games and occasionally I listen to music from Apple Music(pro tip, the “rock” equalizer sounds the best with this headphone)

@onepurpose315 3 жыл бұрын

I had the 9500s for a week and wasn’t blown away. Very good at separation but it lacked depth. The sound was comparable to the “transparent” mode on AirPod pros

@hemi9833 2 жыл бұрын

@@onepurpose315 Very helpful comments, thank you!

@Obito_RL Жыл бұрын

Is an Amp/DAC recommend for the 9600?

@TranceHistorian 7 ай бұрын

@@Obito_RLI would say yes

@ftlaud911 3 жыл бұрын

Own 58x and it's my cheapest headphone. Everytime I listen I am still impressed with its performance. Very intimate and can be claustrophobic in some cases. Vocals are absolutely amazing. Literally sounds like they are the microphone. Be warned - the 58X is a gateway drug. You will soon up your budget wanting more. After that it can get out of control quickly. Now own Focal Clears and 5 other headphones. You have been warned.

@0ctorus 3 жыл бұрын

I've owned my x58/k5 pro for two days from laptop speakers/onboard motherboard audio and am getting these urges

@gibdopaminepls 3 жыл бұрын

and don't subscribe to zeos, he's the plug

@czdot 3 жыл бұрын

I like that they are your CHEAPEST headphones. 😊

@mochidomo 3 жыл бұрын

Schiit.

@theodorezurla496 3 жыл бұрын

Damn bro wish I saw this sooner lmaoo

@nanitto_1k 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MapleYum 3 жыл бұрын

I'm taking the plunge on the 9600's. First time with open backs and I've been looking for something new for PS5 but also general music listening during the workday. They are priced better in Canada than the 9500s and fit my boom mic. I looked at more expensive stuff like Hifi's, but prices and availability in Canada is bonkers. I think I'll start small.

@josaphcj7199 2 жыл бұрын

how did they sound? i am getting them coz i cant find 9500

@towsifshahriarshovo 3 жыл бұрын

Please review Sivga Phoenix, Zeos loves this headphone🙏😍😍

@koustuvkanungo9873 3 жыл бұрын

would using oratory1990's eq preset for 9500 bring it closer to the sound type of the 9600's?

@1Dub79 3 жыл бұрын

I still, own my 58x. However, I gave up on my 9500's. They sounded good, but the sibilance was a bit harsh to my liking. The 58x is great in each area that was mentioned.

@ionescurazvan913 3 жыл бұрын

@@lisan_al-ghaib can you pls help me with the eq settings you are talking about?

@ionescurazvan913 3 жыл бұрын

@@lisan_al-ghaib thank you

@ionescurazvan913 3 жыл бұрын

@@lisan_al-ghaib this is my first pair.

@windowlicker6776 3 жыл бұрын

@@ionescurazvan913 you can also try this www.dropbox.com/s/sc2wanrbrqe0qn7/PhilipsSHP9500.pdf?dl=0

@ionescurazvan913 3 жыл бұрын

@@windowlicker6776 can you guys help me with something else: I don't really understand what these settings do, but I was thinking I could get two sets of settings, one for gaming and one for movies. Am I wrong in thinking I could use the above settings for gaming? Would you be kind enough to provide me a movie eq?

@Benri05 3 жыл бұрын

For some reason I like the 9500 for vocals, I enjoy hearing the crackling vocal nuances these cans produce lol

@kanz7329 3 жыл бұрын

How do the SHP9500 compare to the new PC38X for gaming ? can’t seem to find the answer to this anywhere

@mbahmarijan789 3 жыл бұрын

which one is the best for film?? (is there any outside these 3?)

@gustavob514 9 ай бұрын

im between senn hd58x or fidelio x2hr, which is better for music and gaming plugged to the dualsense????

@handlmycck 3 жыл бұрын

You need a Beyerdynamic Tygr300r review up :p asap

@shehanliyanage7243 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on the KISS modification done to a HD6xx/ HD650

@musicxxa6678 3 жыл бұрын

Try to get Beyer T1.3 for a review Josh. I think you will love it.

@GARYCOLEIV 3 жыл бұрын

Joshua, I own the SUSVARA. I was wondering if you were still gonna do a full review on the SUSVARA. I also own the ARYA and HE1000se

@josaphcj7199 2 жыл бұрын

what dac/amp do u use?

@enyx9638 3 жыл бұрын

Josh!! I'd love to see you review the HEDDphone followed by a comparison video of the HEDDphone vs the Arya!! Thanks in advance. 😉

@MichaelSidneyTimpson 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a balanced cable for my 9500 though, so was it supposed to be not possible?

@TylerStout 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you rate them for different things. I use ad900x for gaming and eventually I'll be looking for a replacement so I appreciate that you discuss that.

@mosasa1307 3 жыл бұрын

are those really good for gaming? I play warzone mainly and can't hear footsteps well...

@TylerStout 3 жыл бұрын

@@mosasa1307 They in my opinion have really good imaging and wide enough soundstage but they don't have a crazy wide soundstage. Sound signature is super bass lite but the treble is pretty detailed to me. Honestly there's probably some better headphones out there right now for gaming as I bought these quite a few years ago but compared to my Steelseries Sibera Elite Prism "gaming" headphones it's like night and day difference. The Steelseries tells you which direction (North E S W) where the AD900X tells you where someone is within maybe 10 degrees. Back when I played CSGO it made a big difference in my gameplay specifically callouts and shooting at people before my brain sees them. Edit: so the main things I'm looking for in their replacement are great imaging and more bass however the AD900X respond well to a bass boost.

@mosasa1307 3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerStout alright thankis, I ended up impulse buying the 9500 last night as they were $16 dollars off. Got it for like $73 bucks. I'll reply to you and share my experience once It gets here and I test it.

@TylerStout 3 жыл бұрын

@@mosasa1307 my gf has them they sound very similar to mine just with a touch more bass. Haven't really gamed on them so can't really say how imaging and soundstage compare.

@naruto2382 3 жыл бұрын

whats a good upgrade from the shp9500

@josexavierjr.5633 3 жыл бұрын

Last week I bought a pair of SHP9500 for $62 on the big A. They are really great sounding, and really comfortable. Good review, Josh.

@moltified 3 жыл бұрын

do they have lots of bass?

@Benri05 3 жыл бұрын

@@moltified if you like bass, get closed back headphones instead, open back headphones doesn't have much bass compared to those. I personally have the 9500's and the bass is perfectly fine for me but every person has a different opinion.

@roei89 2 жыл бұрын

Can the 9600 be worse than the 9500? Because I see the 9600 on sale on Amazon and I get purchase them with my current budget

@arthurhaywood2184 3 жыл бұрын

My description of the 58X's soundstage is that it is a somewhat narrow trapezoidal one. Almost like a hallway that widens a bit with distance.

@pliedtka 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting description 👍, yeah a bit narrow and not much forward. Maybe if Sennheiser would angled drivers and put them farther things would improve. For 170$ -20bucks, still hard to beat.

@cussyrichards6121 3 жыл бұрын

Is bass better on SHP9600 or X2HR?

@pc_decisions8764 3 жыл бұрын

You got me on "it erritates my beard"

@kaisersolo76 2 жыл бұрын

Revisiting this review xmas 2021 - current prices in uk 9600 £75 9500 £105 hd 58x would be £160 - after watching this i think the 9600 fits. 2nd head to the collection to add to my budget entry Superlux 668B

@justyndesouza514 3 жыл бұрын

Stellar review Josh!!!!!

@WillFuI 2 жыл бұрын

The 58x has been my favorite audio device I have ever used

@Kokozaftran 3 жыл бұрын

9600 sounds great and looks classy elite as well

@scrm_a13x65 3 жыл бұрын

Help plz! uwu My budget: $100-120 I'm looking for a pair of headphones that would allow me to hear music and maybe play some videogames. I hear to almost all genres so I think I'm looking for something balanced but that still has some bass. I'm between these Philips (Shp 9500 or SHP 9600) , Audiotechnica M40X or Ath AD500 x. Which one should I buy?

@cross-hairz800 3 жыл бұрын

Which are better for rainbow six siege ps4 n ps5???

@wrusst 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder how the pc38x stacks up

@Pichoniix Жыл бұрын

Just get the 9600 the lack of bass on open back headphones is a thing but with the 9600 you'll sacrifice just a bit on the MIDs and HIGHs but that's not a deal breaker is it? Also I think the 9600 design is cooler and as far as I know they are more comfortable and fit better than the 9500.

@05russs1 3 жыл бұрын

What can you say about the Sony mdr-xb500??? 🤔 🤓

@endx9 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone noticed the 9500 has channel imbalance at lower gain/amp volume (needs to be over 9:00 volume)? My Topping A90 has issues with it, yet has no problems with my other headphones that have similar impedance.

@arifrafee4980 3 жыл бұрын

Can you review the audio technica ad700x?

@davidmason8212 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison good job

@MaxMuccini 3 жыл бұрын

CIao Joshua , Massimiliano from Italy the big problem we have is that drop 58xx can't be purchased here in Europe! and really in case of "yes you can do purchase them" ,I dont' want to wait 1-2 months for the shipment. The main question is wtf headphones should I purchase (for my Amplifier Denon AVR 1801)? I'm really in a big big in big trouble cause also by the impedance: HIFIMAN 400I OR HIFIMAN SUNDARA OR Sennheiser 600s or PHILIPS FIDELIO X2HR OR PHILIPS SHP9600 (SHP 9500 COSTS NOW $ 255,00 $ !!).The channel output are set to 8 ohm! thanks to someone (if it's possible ) for reply. P.s :soundstage for me It could be a good reason pp.ss.: Philips SHP 9600 intrigue me so far!

@kyles1274 3 жыл бұрын

Listening on the Fidelio x2hr I found this reviewer to the most sibilant.

@leonthesleepy 3 жыл бұрын

problem is the pricing for me. (Prices in SGD) HD58X will cost about 90 bucks more than the 9600, and that does not even account for shipping (which massdrop doesnt ship to Singapore) So if i want it, HD58X will cost $280 for me from 3rd parties, while the 9600 will cost $140. So i went with the 9600

@clivengu 2 жыл бұрын

In my country , Drop does not send here… so sellers are bringing the hd58x in and sell at x2.5 times the price of a Shp9600 ( no marked up) At this price difference, is it a no brainer to just go for the 9600 ?

@GP-qb9hi 3 жыл бұрын

I had a HD58x and was VERY impressed by the imaging, it was ridiculously accurate, the sound stage was a bit underwhelming and the resolution was rather bad, especially for rock music, this is why I sold them.

@raffael01ify 3 жыл бұрын

you advise me which headphones for the soundstage? thanks

@mattfarrar5472 3 жыл бұрын

Man I'm running mine through tubes its amazing I have no complaints the soundstage feels very large

@hy7968 2 жыл бұрын

@@raffael01ify HD560s. Very neutral and has a wide and precise soundstage. Also not very expensive.

@solosoyneutro4894 Жыл бұрын

WITCH HEADPHONE DO YOU LIKE THE MOST: SHP 9600 OR SENNHEISER HD558?

@MichaelSidneyTimpson 3 жыл бұрын

I already own a HD6XX, is a SHP9600 even worth it for me?

@yootubah887 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, did a bit of googling but couldn't find anything, hoping someone here might be able to help. How can you reduce the harshness of s and sh sounds without an EQ? High pitched/harsh sounds are very painful for me. Sorry for unrelated question

@Benri05 3 жыл бұрын

Try putting a thin cloth inside the headphones