💡Is the Philips SHP9500 Worth Buying?! [Rabbit Hole Series] 

Who knew that if you just paid twice to thrice the price you could get something better.

Unlike games consoles, which show their age a decade or two later, good headphones STAY good.

@@anomalousresult paying twice the price of the $60 i spent on these is nothing. Especially in a community already looking at separate DACs, do you have any idea how niche it is to even consider an external DAC? If $60 is your absolute total budget, no DAC no Amp, fine these will do great. Thats not what happens, people buy these then upgrade. If youre even considering an amp or dac, forget it. That $60 is better suited towards a 58X, 4XX, 6XX, 400i, Tygr, M570 etc.

@@fe3bal no one who buys this wont upgrade. IF you are the person who has a $60 budget and nothing more, then fine theyre great. But if youre gonna immediately go buy a DAC or amp after the SHP9500, go buy a 58X. The SHP9500 simply doesnt not punch above its weight when the class above it is better in every way.

@@anomalousresult the KPH30I are half the price of the SHP9500 and sound better anyhow. So theres your double the price double the performance argument. There are plenty of IEMs around $100 that sound as good as well.

Hey man! HAHAHA! WOo! Love comments like this that backup the brilliance of these bad boys. You like those b's? You want another one? I have a question for you though: Does that game make you feel weird at all? I had a really bad experience playing it and got awful heart palpitations afterward (using the G6 and K702). I'm attributing it to the realistic nature of the gameplay, but I've heard of some people saying it triggered PTSD or something. It's super effective at immersing you in a realistic war-like scenario.

@@HomeStudioBasics yeah most definitely. When its down to the wire and theres a handful of teams left your hearts gonna start pounding. Play it for a while you get a bit more comfortable.

@@Hotdogbunker Word. I'm saying like afterward I got horrible palpitations for 2 hours and couldn't get to sleep lol. I don't know if you've ever had them but it's different than just a fast heart rate if that makes sense. I've had issues with them in the past but they're mostly under control now. I used to take magnesium but don't really need it anymore. If I get them nowadays I'll just drink some sleepytime extra strength and it neutralizes it in like 5 min lol. Point being, getting them after the match and not being able to sleep was kind of scary. I was pacing and trying to get it under control by deep breathing as I didn't have any tea or mag.

@@HomeStudioBasics join a squad, at least a duos, and the game becomes less sweaty and heart pounding. It's sort of broken right now with regards to a handful of guns (DMR) that need to be nerfed, but it's the best battle royale out there. Also! Love your channel. You are one of only two audio channels I follow on YT. Your vibe, realness, knowledge, and humour are awesome. Stay true to your roots, hoping your channel blows up brother.

Well said.

Haha thanks man! Let me know how you like them :) And maybe this will help you decide homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/

9500 FOR LIFE. :) Perfectly said. Glad to see people still seeing the insane value in these.

Same, I tried so many headphones and I couldn't justify keeping any of them. I just stuck with those two + Blon bl03

Likewise I'm sure. Augmented with a pair of M40X's from Audiotechnica because I needed one decent pair of closed-backs for home listening because the 9500's almost got me throat-punched by the woman. They leak sound like crazy when cranked up. I must say that the M40X's are also very enjoyable. I'd prefer to be able to use the 9500 more often though.

Yeah man! Love the 9500. I don't care what those audiophile snobs say! 😂

@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa372 That's exactly right, and something I should have put in the video. Last year when I sold a crop of about 10 or 12 headphones, the only ones that survived the purge were the HD600's and 9500. WOOO!

Koss porta pro sounds even better than shp9500 imo

HAHAA! You're welcome! Yeah it can kind of feel like that for sure sometimes. What a great way to describe a feeling I've been trying to convey for like, years. LOL. Also lmao at your screen name. 😂

Haha that would make a great skit. Come on José just try me. I promise I'll make you feel even better than those crummy $70 headphones. It's only $130 more José. Why not take a chance on me? In that sweet-talking voice LMAO. Yes this is precisely the problem with audio and something I've been harping on for the last couple of years. I'm not going to stop either. It's just going to get worse with all the new products constantly being thrown at people. This channel is def going to be against all that, and I'll keep making videos about it because I know it makes some people mad and uncomfortable, and what could be better than forcing audiophiles to confront their own cognitive dissonance? Notice how I'm still recommending the 9500 like 3-4 years later? There's a reason for that.

Yes yes! Gosh there are a couple things I would have liked to include in this one, the other being the fact that only the HD600 and 9500 survived the purge last year when I sold about 10-12 headphones.

@@HomeStudioBasics no regrets on the one's you sold off?

I opted for these and the M40x's but I am also very happy with both.

Yeah man! I used to own a pair of original M50's. Can't complain at all. I used them for 5 years and really enjoyed them. Gave 'em away to a guy on this channel. I may get a pair of 50x's in the future.

@@HomeStudioBasics there is a lot of bias towards M50x, and i agree that the DT 770 Pro sound better, but M50x are super useful for portability.. I like DT 770 pro but I their non-removable 10 ft cable + unable to bend makes it a strict “at home” headphone, and for that I rather use studio monitors like Yamaha’s HS5

Lol I have both and I rarely use the m50x anymore. Sadly my dog ate the ear pad and I bought some brainwaves pad I believe the clamp is just so intense with those pads that they’re hard to wear for more than a couple hours. But not too bad over all. Plus they’re like 10 years old and the headband is chipping everywhere . Sph9500 give me mini heart attacks when I think there’s someone standing behind me. They just sound very natural and airy.but yeah I agree a perfect combination.

​@Blue I mean... the guy is a good content creator and I usually watch his videos but some of his reviews just makes no sense at all. For example, on his 2020 headphones tier list he ranked the Bose QC II (which got good noise cancellation, but sound like garbage) above amazing headphones like the Modhouse Argons or the Klipsch Heritage HP3. Anyways this world is all about subjectives points of view so use whatever you enjoy listening.

Thanks man! Yeah, I was just messing with him. I watch his reviews quite a bit and like them. That's exactly what I'm saying though. I don't understand the "grain" accusations by people online. That criticism has never made any sense to me and is completely wrong imo.

@@TanoBeas The QC 35 is nice and balanced, but pretty boring imo. It reminds me of an Audeze LCD-1. Both put me to sleep.

@@HomeStudioBasics Always nice to have some friendly beef, but for me the SHP9500 aren't grainy at all. The Fidelios X2, which I expected to be an upgrade from the 9500s were grainy as hell (not saying they are a bad headphone) and I ended up returning them. Now I own more than 10 headphones and althought I just gave them away and have better sounding ones, I bet I'll be buying them again in the future just for the good ol times.

@@HomeStudioBasics Totally agree, sound signature is dull as F. I know they are BT HPs but they sure can do it way better. I just hope other companies realise that you can make a good sounding bluetooth headphones like the Deva. I think that a closed back Deva with ANC or at least good passive noise isolation could be awesome.

Nice! I use one with the G6 :)

Hehehe :) Thanks for being cool!

Just read a review saying the shp 9500 have more bass than the sr 850 and it can really make the footstep Audio worse. Thoughts ?

Lol everything you said is exactly right. So much detail and subtleties. Just read my response to Antoine P lol. Thank you for backing up what I've been saying about this headphone for the last 3 years. Can you believe some snobs trying to say the 9500 had no Soundstage? They were from Reddit so it's understandable that they wouldn't have a clue what they're talking about. 😂 Proably just parroting some other BS they heard from some half-wit "audiophile" Haha I'm half joking but kind of not.

@@HomeStudioBasics hahaha yeah i remember reading some reviews on reddit saying they're trash and overrated, but i got a feeling those guys were elitist assholes. I watched your review of 2 years ago and trusted your opinion, boy was i not disappointed, thanks man. i'm a newbie when it comes to headphones but i've been playing guitar for 15 years, finally treated myself to quality headphones; i tried them plugged to my guitar amp and damn...that bluesy tone comes out really well.

Thank you so much man! Do you mind if I put that comment on my blog? And yea lol. I like to poke fun surely.

@@HomeStudioBasics yeah of course it would be my pleasure!

U guys think I can use this for mixing, mastering or studio monitoring?, I kind of want to compare it with the Sony MDR-7506 which is almost the same as the Sony i used when mixing and mastering in the past (MDR-V6)

Hey Isra thank you so much and so glad you're happy with the purchase! Was it the 9500?

@@HomeStudioBasics yee bro the SHP9500S

WOOP WOOP! The 9500 will do that. I talk about it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZcRsNsuZzXg.html You may have seen that one idk

Hey man thank you! Did your comment get cut off?

9500 for sure. 40x used to be in Budget Kings but I took it out because it's just not that great of a headphone. Metallic treble and sloppy mid-bass. 9500 is super clean with rolled off bass and sparkled treble (somtimes essy, yes). So keep that in mind. I do love it though and it's only 1 of 2 I kept when I sold off my original crop of cans in 2019. You won't need an amp right away if at all, but it can help down the road a little. I generally wouldn't go anything more than an E10K or K3 though so no worries on that. Comfort is great, longevity is great, perfect for mixing, everything is excellent. I wouldn't hesitate. Use a link in the description if possible as it helps me out :) Let me know if you have any other doubts I can squash.

@@HomeStudioBasics I am glad I ordered the shp instead of jumping on the m40s after seeing alot of reviews. Hopefully I will love it. Will arrive sometime near the end of April 🙂. Also, although I didn't buy from your link this time as I ordered it from a local retailer (who I got a good deal from) instead of amazon, I'll be sure to order from your affiliate links if I ever buy an amp or any audio gear from Amazon 🙂. Thanks for the replies, will let you know how I like them once they arrive (I can't wait any longer it's killing me).

Thanks man! So glad you're enjoying them! Which genres are you into?

@@HomeStudioBasics Jazz, jazz fusion, funk, soul, etc. That kind of stuff. I also use them for producing music.

Oh sweet! I'm getting back into making beats myself. Using the K702's right now, but it's nice to have a bunch of different headphones to test the mix on. Be on the lookout for a FL Studio Producer series on the blog. I actually have the first few articles written if you're interested: homestudiobasics.com/beats-production-turntables/ You'll see it there :) What kind of music do you produce?

Yeah man I still have mine. Love 'em!! They really punch way above their price point and have for years! It's hard to believe a headphone this cheap could have such amazing resolution, but that's a main reason why it's so good.

Do you have a good method of replacement? I was thinking about doing that with the Shure HPAEC940 and these www.modhouseaudio.com/shp9500_adapter_rings/philips-shp9500-mod-3d-printed-pad-adapters Would that work? I don't want to tear up the headphones.

Thanks man! Yeah the 9500 has always been a sore subject, but they have a special place in my heart and I'll always love them. *AND IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEIIII, WILL ALWAYS... LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU* xD

LOL love DMS. Couldn't help myself. :P

LOL. Yeah. I mean the 9500's is still rolled off but imo the *quality* of said bass is what sets it apart and makes it sound amazing.

@@HomeStudioBasics I've been researching for a new set of cans and your content is so helpful, I've even found myself on the website reading articles a few times. Keep up the good work!

Princess Leah bad. I was just watching the original Trilogy yesterday! LOL steamed cabbage. Lol it reminds me of Rugrats when Grandpa and Tommy are shopping and Grandpa finds "Corrugated Bran Puffs" and he's like.. Sounds tasty! YEEEUCK! www.deviantart.com/sheppardoneill/art/Corrugated-Bran-Puffs-table-shot-794187968 LOL someone actually cited the episode haha! Thanks for the love man!

Could be! I will have to revisit the 9500. I've had a lot of stuff come through here lately!

Maybe it needs good dac

I'm trying one right now and it really hates female focals and songs with two distorted guitars.

Thank you man. What a great idea! I do have a best under $100 for Gaming but you should probably brace yourself lol: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R6T9VHD6CvM.html Do you think I should do one regardless of price?

Hey man! That would make an interesting compare actually. I have both here on my desk. Thanks for the idea!

Love the profile picture

Thanks, man! I love the 500/700/900x series. Great for gaming!

What's up bass head! I am recovering bass head too! How you been man?

@@HomeStudioBasics doing the damn thing. The e10k never came through! I still have my Dragonfly black to go with my trusty 9500's. I probably don't NEED one to drive these, but they're a want after watching your videos. Going to do the Shure earcup mod, so I'll at least have something new to mess with.

Yes it's very good you like!

Hey man! Yeah the 9500 dumps on a lot of headphones actually. Wasn't a huge fan of the Clear/Elear for whatever reason. Clear was a bit better but Elear was fairly meh, especially for the asking price. I think you should just go straight for a Utopia if you want the best of the best (at least as far as what I've heard). Check this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kIxRvVy_9D4.html

@@HomeStudioBasics I think the Utopia cost much more than I'm willing to spend on a headphone. The Clear is supposedly going on sale soon as the Clear MG is now in the mix.

You know it's funny - my mom's friend just gave me an old pair of K240M's and they are horribly uncomfortable haha. The 9500's to me are some of the most comfy I've ever worn.

Thanks man check out the article as well : homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/

Yes! They are built so well! Great cans for the long term. I've had them for just about 4 years come this spring. I can never remember though if I bought them in 2017 or 2018 lol. You've got a great lineup going!

Hey man thank you! You as well. Yeah! I'm deciding if it's worthwhile to let it grow or just cut it off :)

Tough one! I think the K702 has a bit better Soundstage. It's just crazy how much you're going to hear. I'm constantly on my toes when I have them on. In fact, I don't like wearing them at night because I always think somethings going on outside or in my apt! Highly recommended. Did you see my K702 vs. 600 article? That should really seal the deal for you: homestudiobasics.com/akg-k702-vs-sennheiser-hd600/ Let me know :)

Beyer not good for gamaing except tygr 300r

@@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 i bough dt 880 600ohm as every one recommended it ,i didn't like it i am not headphones expert so I might be wrong and all same

Hey man! Thank you so much! For the 9500 and EQ, go with the G6. You can easily tweak the 9500 to your liking. Check out my G6 article/video: homestudiobasics.com/creative-soundblasterx-g6-amp-dac-review/ I'd probably lower 6kHz down a few dB. Other than that it's a near perfect headphone in my estimation. The G6 has come down to around $130 I believe. Insane price for everything you're getting. Absolutely a steal. I wouldn't hesitate. I use one daily and love it. Can't imagine life without it as I game, watch film, listen to music, and EQ with it. It's got the scout mode and SBX (virtual surround), you can hook it up to basically anything (I even used it with my turntable), and you've got the mic input for competitive. Can't really ask for much more. The E10K and K3 are good, but I find the G6 is just heaps more valuable, mate! If you want something versatile, portable, and rugged for the long run, G6 is it. Hands down. Let me know what you think!

If you get the G6, I can help you set up the EQ and the app.

Demoing the 400se now and I must say this is an incredible value and probably will be my new budget recommendation. Insane that you can only spend 150 and get a planar of this caliber. I haven't touched any of my other headphones in the time demoing this one. Review coming soon as well.

Thanks man! Keep me posted!!!!

@@HomeStudioBasics Been using for the past 4 days . This headphone sound quality is amazing. The seaperation is very good. With a wide soundstage. The mids and highs are perfect and reveal quality in sound i missed on other headphones. And bass is very satisfying and adds a detail and emphasis to over all sound. Listened to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and was a blast. These are now my headphones. Was using a Beyerdamics dt770 250ohm and 990's.. Sennheiser 600, and 569. The Philips are a overall amazing value in sound and comfort. Not goi g to buy anymore headphones. Don't think i will find a more better value in a headphone. Thanks again for your excellent review. Take care.

Thank you so much man! I can't part with mine! Had 'em since 2017 :) I was thinking of including them in a giveaway though.

Thanks man! Totally agree. Perfect gaming set. :)

Thanks man! 9500 great for gaming but I haven't heard the mixamp. I mostly use the G6 :) homestudiobasics.com/creative-soundblasterx-g6-amp-dac-review/

Hey man! Haven't heard that one yet unfortunately.

Thank you for the love though. I will look into it.

Hmm. Well yeah, but I have some ideas for them that may take awhile to flesh out. :)

@@HomeStudioBasics ofc, can't rush the memes. Can't wait 😁

@@pointlesspotential9376 Yeah man this is real dummy thicc. It's definitely different. I want to wait until I can record it with a camera proper.

Personally it came down to price. The 9600 are almost twice the price (in the UK, anyway). I couldn't justify the extra cost for what seems to be extremely similar reviews. Maybe on an aesthetic level, the 9600 look more reserved/classic

@@fe3bal Where did you get the 9500 in the UK? I've seen them on aliexpress for like £50 but not sure if what I'm getting is the same as what everyone has been raving about or a newer copy.

@@anomalousresultI got mine from eBay - imported from Hong Kong for £63.99. They're exactly the same as the ones on Amazon for £149. Watched enough unboxing vids to know they're legit. Reading descriptions, I believe mine are the non-S variant, as they came with a 1/4" adapter.

Hey man check my comparison: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j3nrAT_ChK8.html Let me know if you have any questions!

Hey man I'd go with the 9500 :) homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/

Hey there! No I'm not.

@@HomeStudioBasics If the time is right try it github.com/jaakkopasanen/AutoEq , I got a very positive experience, everything is written on the main page and in the results folder, priority recommendation: oratory1990 > Crinacle > Innerfidelity > Rtings > Headphone.com > link to the sound analyzer. This means that if there are measurements from multiple sources for the same headphone model, only the highest priority result will be shown in this list.

Hey man no.

Hey man! I have them ranked here: homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/ Let me know what you think! 9500 is my top option :)

Hey man thanks! Trust me I've been hearing that for a while. The new camera setup and gear have been in the works for some time, it's just a matter of getting all the gear now. I really do enjoy the natural lighting from the window, but agree a second light would have helped a lot. I have for sure outgrown this setup. I would just upgrade the lighting and keep everything else, but the camera body (D3200) is severely outdated and will hardly even focus now, even in perfect lighting conditions for B-roll *outside*. This camera was really never meant for video, as I've primarily used it for taking shots with the 35mm prime - really an amazing lens www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-Focus-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0 As for the other stuff, these videos are shorter and meant to be in a series of quickly going over why you should or shouldn't buy a product. If you check out some of my other shootouts and longer comparisons, I implement plenty of B-roll/images/design/transitions in those. I understand what you're saying, but when a person watches 1 video and then comments with something like that, it's kind of an insult considering how much work I've put into the videos. Definitely not throwing away advice and never have, so no worries! I've always listened to feedback and used it to improve the channel and videos or I wouldn't even be where I am today. That said, I mostly use analytics to determine what's working and what's not rather than any one particular comment, as I can gauge much better what I need to keep and get rid of. This is why my retention rate on videos has gone from 20% to 65%. I appreciate your constructive criticism/feedback! And yeah! I do have some ideas for a "different" type of review. Def stay tuned for that :) I wanted to wait until I got a better camera because I really want those types of ideas to be of a higher quality. Hope to chat again soon in the future!

@@HomeStudioBasics thank you very much for your answer! I’m truly sorry I made my post look like I watched only one video. I watched like 15 your videos on the gear I’m interested in, especially I liked your dac comparisons and reviews. I can tell I like your flow and style and prefer it to many other much bigger channels. I just accidentally came across your subs count and immediately got myself thinking that those numbers just don’t suit your efforts and quality and I started to think, how may I make input to sincerely help. I found that only one thing is lacking(and when I said lacking, I meant to get to top bloggers high level, not in any way it’s bad, it just a small step left to make your channel top quality) is lighting and light depth to the picture and beautiful B rolls. Unfortunately, RU-vid algorithm did not have me any recommendation on your longer reviews, so I assume this, more short videos are better for consumption and your short videos are near perfect. It is rare that people lack something technical, usually it’s lack of creativity, ideas, sense of humor etc. and it’s way harder to fix. But your case is different, you’ve got all it needs and a little small technical and lighting improvement will make a cherry on top, and I hope boost your channel rapidly. Please don’t think that was an insult or critics, it just my wholehearted wish of better to your channel, as your videos are awesome, content is great, it’s highly entertaining, and you’re ona right way to success, but I would love to see the picture lighting quality to be improved and grow faster, as it is not complimenting your great content at all. People make suggestion to watch further or to shut off the video judging on 5-10 seconds of the video beginning. I’ll be watching bro anyway, but truly wish this channel to get its deserved subs count. Wish you a good February btw:)

Thank you so much man! I really do appreciate your constructive feedback, esp. considering some of the nasty comments I get here. Truly a blessing! I def agree - my lighting has always been just okay. Some days it's better than others depending on the sun (I like to try and record at the same times when I know the angle and lighting is good), but you'll really get a kick out of the fact that Tonor just randomly reached out to me wanting to send a RING LIGHT for review!! Haha! Of all things. Didn't ask, didn't even know they were going to email me. How awesome is that? Just one of the many reasons why I don't believe in coincidences. So I'm playing around with it, and now I can finally record at night! Hope you stay tuned for some demos with it. :) That plus the new camera in the near future should really make the vids look more professional. I think a big part of it is the old camera motor/body as well. I've tinkered with so many different setups trying to get a great shot. Sometimes I can get it, other times not so much. My dad got me that D3200 in like 2013 or something. Still great for photos with the lens, but meh on video. I really hope to chat with you in the future and thank you again for your kind words of encouragement and genuinely helpful feedback. You should see a marked improvement just in the coming next few vids! :)

@@HomeStudioBasics I really did not expect to get so detailed answer, much appreciated bro! Really glad to hear you get the ring light! Try placing it right round your camera, I heard that what works best for the look:) or you can place it slightly above you on a left upper corner. Also I’d advice to drive it to the maximum brightness and as close as you can, but out of shot and as low ISO as possible. I’m pretty sure you’re must become already a pro on camera setup and picture settings, you’re must be already using ND and polirized filters and the lowest iso possible with low aperture settings, by my experience it’s gets best picture possible. Very decent picture quality on D3200 BTW congrats, that a great present from a father, coincidentally my father also got me a dlsr back about 8-9 years ago also. Was a Canon D550. But I never started my RU-vid channel since then I was planning and trying to get perfect on everything. By the years I’ve been collecting equipment, trying to find a good equipment is a true hassle here in KZ. But since then I’ve got a two Blackmagic Production 4K cameras, 8mm Samyang, 10-22mm canon, 16-24 Canon, 50mm Canon, another Canon DLSR for backup, several wireless lavalier systems, cam slider, flycam... I was tied in this equipment race I’ve got myself into and forgot about making actual channel. I was very scared to start and was focused in building safe environment to do RU-vid because of that. But truly another coincidence that I am now starting my videos tomorrow and promise to stay committed to it no matter how hard it will go, I’ll just try to do my best and post daily interesting videos that have meaning to them. That not a joke:) I was so afraid to start I talked my friend into doing this together. So he quit his full time job(he was quitting from November btw:)) and this Monday he signed his last document and quit completely and we start tomorrow☄️ Dont really know why I am saying this to you bro), maybe I just wanted to share with it with someone experienced from RU-vid community) I’ll post again as I come up with any idea that, I know what really works and would not be hard to implement:) Have a good day bro!

Don't tell that to a Sennheiser snob he's libel to have an aneurysm LOL.

HEHEHEHEH xD

Hey man! Yeah FLAC is definitely preferred. Anything 24/44, 24/48 is really all you need. Maybe 24/96 but after that higher sample rates don't matter at all.

@@HomeStudioBasics ok thanks man, I'm just waiting for the 5.5 now to maybe get it at a better deal, but another question though, this maybe obvious but shp9500 over ksc75 for a more bright signature and better instrument separation?

no, scratch ksc75, kph30i seems to be better, i read your review of it and you said that "7506 is pure sound, shp9500 purer while kph30i is the pure-est" and you said this is your top budget headphone shp9500 close second, so i should go for this instead of the shp9500 then? btw my preference is mids and highs with loads of detail and instrument separation.

You're very welcome my friend! Yeah man you bring up a good point and one that I've been discussing with people lately. The 9500 does best with well mixed and mastered modern music. I use Tidal Hi-Fi and Spotify Premium and I'm mostly listening to Indie Pop, Hip-Hop, Electro Pop, that sort of thing with some Jazz, Classical, Ambient, Metal, etc. thrown in for good measure. Check the playlists! Any of those are going to do really well with the 9500. I'm currently listening now with them + K5 Pro! open.spotify.com/user/stubearblack?si=NZLn5gB6S_CN3DOQaxspow

@@HomeStudioBasics 😊 thanks

They are phenomenal headphones and will always be no matter what the elitist crowd says. They outperform most other products and are ridiculously priced. I've always said they're $200 cans in my mind and worth way more than they're sold for regardless.

Just buy it man! Lol. I have KPH30i and KSC75 now, but I still keep the 9500 around. It's truly valuable to me. I do think the 30i outclasses it slightly because that sound signature is flawless, but I've been listening to the 9500 again since yesterday and it's still a magical experience. I'll explain why. The detail you'll hear is quite astonishing. I actually haven't used one in awhile because I've been testing out other headphones, but I'm listening to many of the same songs. The 9500 is amazing because 1) Vocals become a bit clearer. 2) You WILL notice things in songs you never thought were there. Since yesterday it's happened at least a half dozen times in songs I thought I knew everything about. I've said this over and over in videos and never once wavered in 3 years. I have heard things with the 9500 that I haven't in any other headphone. Without fail. It happens every time. Something as subtle as a voice in the background, or an instrument that didn't quite come through before. This is why I believe it to be just as good as any mid-fi offering you can think of. I've also said from Day 1 that this is a $200 product without question. Some snobs would argue, but they're LYING! XD 3) Is sub-bass. You may not think from a graph that it's anything to write home about, but like I mentioned to someone else in this thread, less is more. It's like by not overemphasizing the bass, you can actually feel and hear those notes. The rumble is just spectacular. It has room to breathe and be what it's supposed to be. 4) The treble can be peaky, yes. I think the 9500 does best with modern Indie/Electro pop type stuff. Electronic music if you will that's generally recorded very clean. I still like it for other genres, but this is what it excels beset with. For older rock, motown, etc. I'd take the K240. The 9500 with the right genres is just heaven man. Straight up HEAVEN. LOL. *redneck voice* SO WHAT'RE YOU WAITIN' FOR!!! *asian voice* HUTTY UP AND BUYYYYY!!!!

@@HomeStudioBasics Thx. Nice video btw, comments are flow’n.

Thanks man! Stay cool my friend.

homestudiobasics.com/creative-aurvana-live-headphone-review/

So glad you're enjoying them, man! What types of music?

@@HomeStudioBasics I listen to every genre but after getting these cans I'm listening more to orchestras and some classical music lol

Hey there! Yeah that one is on my radar. :)

@@HomeStudioBasics i tried their app on my ancient og iPhone SE, it's smooth as butter and a tinkerer's dream. In fact it's so good that when you're looking at the much more premium Fiio Q5s, you're like does it have an app? Especially appealing to a newbie cause I hear all the headphone pro's on RU-vid EQ everything, and I don't like being tethered to a desk! Can you please put a rush on this, I swear I'll say hi to your grandkids🤓🤘

I haven't heard the 559 but if it's like the 598/558 then yeah it's good for gaming :) 9500 is also very good. You may get slightly better Soundstage on a Sennheiser.

Hey man! I think it just depends on whether or not you'd prefer a more neutral and clear response (9500) with less bass, or a more fun, bassy, v-shaped experience (X2HR).

Hey man! Just ask this guy: ru-vid.comvideos He loves the 990 more than any headphone. I've heard the 990 and like it. It has a more elevated bass and a bit of a lower mid recession. It's not bad or anything though, pretty subtle. I really think he's got a great point about the 990 if you think about it. It's pretty much a perfect signature from a technical standpoint. crinacle.com/graphs/headphones/beyerdynamic-dt990-pro/ The 9500 can get a bit peaky/essy at times, but still it's an amazing sound, loads of details, etc. 9500's bass rolls off quite a bit below 40Hz but I've talked with people about the sub bass rumble. It just sounds so good. Not emphasizing it somehow makes it sound more true to life, more articulate, more textured. As if it actually has room to breathe and express itself. People have complained about the 990's treble as well. It's actually been awhile since I've heard a 990.

Exactly right below 1k .Above? Yeah there are problems, but man it's so close to perfection imo. I actually do believe in burn in to an extent after reading Tyll's experiment with a fresh out of the box Q701 vs a burned in Q701 after around 200 hours or so. He measured both and they were almost completely different. His conclusion was that there is some truth to burn-in, but it's partly in our head as well. I would link the article but the site is gone because they suck. LOL. Nah jk I think they migrated a lot of his stuff to Stereophile but it still sucks that Inner Fidelity is gone. I'm actually going to buy a 990 for myself because of all your videos lol plus I'm getting back into beatmaking and it will be nice to have for reference. I really want to do a deep dive. I've demoed it before but not for any extended period of time. It's interesting - a few days ago I went back to the 9500 after a hiatus away. I didn't notice hardly any brightness over my 3-day session, but it could have been the tracks themselves. It does best with well-recorded electronic music and hip-hop. I think it's flaws become more apparent with badly recorded mixes and masters, but it's a bit of both. There are peaks in the treble area, and it's certainly far from a perfect headphone. The 990/9500 comparison that I'm gonna do will surely be a scream!

Lol exactly.

Thank you so much, man! I happen to agree; I think listing out reasons is really effective and helps to not waste people's time! Retention seems to be a lot better so I've been utilizing them a bit more. Your feedback only solidifies that so I will def be using it more often! :) Are you going to get a 9500?

@@HomeStudioBasics Ironically, I ended up watching until the end of the video listening to the reasons behind the list you brought in the beginning, instead of just looking for another content. Honesty and not wasting people's time is gonna pay you in the long run for sure. Ya I actually ordered one just yesterday. I also saw another video of yours (in a blog about choosing music production headphones I believe?) which further solidified my purchase. You're all over man, I was surprised I found a couple more of your videos here hahaha

Yeah I think so. My phone doesn't do too well with it either. A bit too low now that I revisit it. It's funny you mention that because I just tried it again the other day for kicks and while it sounded good, it wasn't loud enough. The farthest I'd go with the 9500 is an E10K/K3 but I DO like the hip-dac because it completely balances out the somewhat hot/bright treble issue. If it doesn't bother you, just go with a K3 or E10K. homestudiobasics.com/fiio-k3-vs-e10k/ If you do want something to balance it out, hip: homestudiobasics.com/ifi-hip-dac-amp-review/ Let me know if that helps!

Lol nice!

I do! Everyone should have a 9500 regardless lol. I'm a fanboy. 850 was too bright for me. Great for gaming/film, but you really noticed it with music. 9500 outclasses in most every way. Check out The Budget Kings: homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/

Hey man! I'd lean towards the 9500 as the bass isn't going to get in the way of the mids and stuff. :) 9500 is basically ruler flat and perfect for clarity and immersion. Soundstage is fantastic as well. Maybe this will help you pull the trigger: homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/ Let me know!

Home Studio Basics Thanks a bunch. I actually tried the Fidelio’s but returned them, I thought they were not as clear for me personally. Will try the SHP’s.

Yeah they can be a bit hot, but man, pair with hip-dac and it pretty much negates it.

Absolutely man! I still have mine and use them quite a lot!

I can't imagine how a treble is hot, can you explain a bit to non-audiophile like me?

Hey man, thank you! 668B has more mid-bass emphasis than a 9500 for sure. The high treble on the 668B is also quite boosted. Both seem to be boosted around 6k. Both are great headphones but can become a bit essy at times. You really can't go wrong with either. I may go with the 9500 because it's going to be more comfortable over the long term. Headphones like the 850 and 668B start to dig into your ears after a while. Maybe this will help cement your decision: homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/ Let me know!

How do the soundstage of the 668B and the 9500 compare? I'm already a big fan of the 668B. Thanks!

Same here. Great combo! Shame the FIIO has such low performance over USB tho compared to the BTR5. Truth is I don't really notice the difference in the real world though.

I didn't hear any beef - DMS rages on the 9500 having put them in F tier on his rankings so Stu was just poking fun at that.

@@anomalousresult yeah not really beef, just a bit of banter coughing his name. Made me chuckle and I look forward to DMS continue to dislike them for what also feels like a laugh.

Haha yeah, I meant to put a "JK DMS LOVE YOU" graphic but forgot. If he's got beef, I can bring the dinner rolls. LOL. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mw14PQgG54Q.html (just be patient and wait for it, I promise it's worth it). Great combo though! I'm listening to the 9500 now. :)

@@anomalousresult The great thing about being a small YT'er is that no one watches so you can basically say whatever you want LMAO.

Hey there! Don't be. Just get a 9500 and don't think twice lol. 40x is too mid-bassy and has a metallic sounding treble with sucked out mid-range.

@@HomeStudioBasics Thank you so much. Imma get the 9500 right away, a marketplace got it on sale today. Subscribed 👍🏻

Thank you so much Denise! Reach out anytime :)

And also keep me posted on your impressions!

Just ordered yesterday and I can't wait for the shipment, but for sure I'll post my impression later 😄👍🏻

Hey man! Maybe, maybe not. I love the 50x's. Fidelio's are more comfy.

@@HomeStudioBasics yea the 50x's push on my glasses a certain way and hurt after a while

Lmao. docs.google.com/document/d/1Vy1sLgbfwj8oa5IhDPQ7b0MIK8arExKqg5n3MUg5RxY/edit?usp=sharing

Hey man probably DEVA

Hey man thank you! I think Philips succeeded admirably with the 9500, lol. I may be in the market for a TV pretty soon. I've had my 42" Vizio since 2008 and still love it. I may want something a little bigger though.

The 9500 moot your point lol, that's why they reissue it as 9500s, and release a new pair called 9600. I'd say sure, it's still a niche item for them, but they sure as hell know how to make a great audio gear for the money.

Get it now!! Lol. Seriously though. If you do I get like $3. 🙂 homestudiobasics.com/is-the-philips-shp9500-worth-buying/ Let me know.

Hey man! SR850, 9500, K612, K702. For me those are the best :)

@@HomeStudioBasics thanks man....! keep up the good review

Hey man! Def the 9500. Check out my review: homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/

Hey Oscar thank you for the question! It's a good one. I don't know though. I assume they're both the same. You're not referring to the 9600 are you? I have read that the 2 versions of the 9500 have the same sound so I wouldn't worry about it too much. I think one was marketed as "9500S" and the other just "9500". IIRC it had to do with the cable length or something really trivial.

@@HomeStudioBasics hello if it is the shp 9500 I was seeing several unboxing. The box with the new version of 1.5 m cable, the frequency is different from the 3 m cable new box. It is a bit strange to see that, and there was an S version years ago, it used the same box design and that same frequency with a 1.5 meter cable. It could be a mistake or pure Philips marketing. Regards.

Hey man yeah that was it! It was just a cable length difference. I don't believe the frequency responses are different though.

Oh I see. You're saying there's another one besides the other 2. Yeah I don't know about that. Is that recent?

@@HomeStudioBasics Yes, I would not know since when this 1.5 meter version is coming. I saw it amazon uses. Where i buy it. Greetings

Hey man! I actually just did a little shootout with those and more: homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-vs-akg-k240-vs-samson-sr850-vs-grado-sr60e/ Let me know what you think! Video coming soon as well. :)

@@HomeStudioBasics Just what I was looking for! Reading now. As a Grado fan, I'm impressed with this headphone. Spec-wise it is at par with the RS1e and maybe even with the GS1000e but I know those are just numbers.

Yeah man, you can plug it right into a phone via 3.5mm. As far as the microphone (something like a Boom Pro), you would need the supplied splitter which breaks off into mic and audio. So in that sense, you really can't use the mic portion with your phone as they don't have dual 3.5mm inputs. There may be some sort of adapter you can get though..

@@HomeStudioBasics i see,thanks,really need this info ❤

Yeah man! Still relevant imo. :)

Hey Tory great to hear from you! I agree; I can wear the 9500 for hours without fatigue. In fact, since 2017 I've never once had to take it off because it hurt me. Lol. #longtermrelationships

Haha yeah man it's all in fun. I don't know him or anything but he seems like a chill guy. He helped me decide on a camera (which I still haven't bought yet lol). It's funny because I don't watch like any RU-vidrs but I watch his vids because we have a lot in common and similar music tastes, etc.

Honestly, any 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable is better.

Wait, how long is your cable? Because I have a very short one and it's great.

@@HomeStudioBasics its about 10ft long and rubbery so it pulls on everything. the only cable it came with

@@HomeStudioBasics maybe about 3m? It was too long for daily use, so I just got a basic 1m aux cable from eBay and it's great.

@@MW-qv5ox Hmm interesting. I'd like to have both because for gaming it gets a little interesting at times haha.