I spoiled my son, his mom bought him beats so I was like try these sennheiser since we are going to Germany for a month lol he gave his mom his beats “to be nice” got a pair Of Sen lol
The HD58X might be the best bang for your bucks, because it has identical drivers from the HD660S which costs a few times more than this. The only differences are the look and one piece of foam inside each earcups to give it a bit more bass than the HD660S(can be easily removed). Sennheiser is really pushing the sale recently. I bought the HD660S just a few weeks before this headphone launched and I'm regretting it so hard.
The HD650 was one of the most popular flagship headphones made by Sennheiser. To many people, it sounds PERFECT. The only problem with it was the aging drivers from many years ago. Sennheiser solved this problem by using new drivers from HD700 and tuning them in a way so they sound as close as possible to HD650. The result is HD660S, the combination of the most loved sound signature and modern drivers with specs(resolution and such) comparable to other modern headphones. It's like a dream product.
No, you can't jsut recommend an entire brand. The reason these HD58X's sound as good as they do, is because they basically use the same driver they use in the Sennheiser 660S, which cost about twice the price of these.
I bought the hd6xx last year but I don’t have an amp to fully take advantage of them, I wish I got these instead. And they’re a nice black color... oh well still grateful :)
These are slightly tweaked versions of the legendary 660s and are worth every penny. Price is so cheap because massdrop makes deals with vendors to deliver guaranteed sales. So vendors can then have a run of product made and know they are going to be making some sort of profit. Costco does something similar by buying the product out right so vendors can charge them less then retail as it’s guaranteed sales.
5 weeks waiting for drop and delivery. $160 for headphones, R700 for shipping and customs to South Africa. Sound quality priceless. Thanks very much for overview.
The same driver, driver tuning and chassis as the 660S, with the only tweaks being an extra piece of foam in each earcup, and thin paper diaphragms on the outside of each driver, both removable should you just want cheaper 660S (I tried removing the foam and ended up leaving it in, preferred it that way), glossy paint for parts of the chassis, simplified packaging and removal of unnecessary accessories, the 58X is a steal for $150. Having the K7XX, Argon MK3 w/ Eikon pads, MDR-1A and more, I'd say this is the best sounding headphone I have, just slightly above the K7XX, with comfort a close second to the K7XX
Either these or the massdrop Hifiman 4xx are a perfect pickup! You might as well spend an extra $50 over gaming headset prices to experience proper audio.
I see that you just plug them into your phone outside. I really hope that you had an opportunity to plug them into a proper DAC with a headphone amp. Schiit makes good stuff. Check out the Schiit Magni 3 for instance. Those cans need a good amp and DAC to sound their best.
Right now I use the m50x on my computer (due to the fact they are comfortable for long sessions) and use the 1more triple driver over ears which I got on Massdrop for $150 (the MSRP is actually $250 so it's a good deal). Definitely sounds better than the m50x, though I can't wear them as long and they don't have as good a surround effect for games. Now I'm saving up for the Aeon Flow C as it is basically my end game (they cost $800!).
@@tjsmithson1598 like I said, the 1mores do have more imaging and separation, but they sound more like the audio is being funneled toward my ear and not surrounding me. Plus, I want closed backs as my PC is in the basement, as is the washing machine, dryer, and the water heater. That's why I'm looking at the Aron Flow closed backs, about the best I can find for closed back headphones. If I wanted opens I might just go all out and get the Stax L700.
@@Goldern I've heard it is a really "bright" headphone (emphasizes highs) like gaming headphones which isn't really my taste. I'm looking for something neutral in sound, also I'm trying to move up a tier (no offense but they are basically the same tier as my m50x).
Skylancer727 as much it emphasizes highs they do the same with lows(V shaped), in comparison with m50x they have alot more spaciousness(I’ve hated m50x so much cause I wasn’t able to breathe properly using them, so small soundstage) so, I’d say they are noticeable different(even if the price is almost the same). Not saying you should buy it, but you should probably try to hear some music with it and see what you think, you’ll be surprised in a good way.
Cooler Master MH752 might be a decent compromise if you want a comfortable closed-back with great built-in mic, just ask Z Reviews. Otherwise use these with an amp and a mod mic or desk mic and enjoy a great audio setup for cheap!
I have owned a pair of these for 4-5 years and I don’t know what the guy is talking about how he never gets that headache building pressure from the clamp squeezing too hard.. but these headphones are notoriously bad for it with me. I actually disliked using them for many years because I could never get them comfortable and thought it was just me. I guess other people have complained about these too so the only way I found to fix this problem was to buy drop ear pads that were bigger and softer and it worked out
Not sure if you'll read this, but in a recent hotnews you mentioned either these or the HD 6XX and I'm trying find that sponsor link. Would you be able to point me to that episode of hotnews so I can get the sponsor link?
What I really wanna see, is Klipsch Headphones being used to Game, and see if it makes a difference. Klipsch makes some of the greatest home stereo speakers, and I'd really like to know how they perform with gaming.... Hmmmm Mmmmmmm.
the best thign massdrop as dropped si the Alt Keyboard and the CTRL Keyboard.. i think that even though these are through massdrop they should come better boxed/presented if they contain sennheiser parts
@@crazymonkey5550 Better drivers and open back design. High quality material and can be drived using an amp for higher clarity. For example, if you crank your earbuds past a certain point it sounds like yelling or just a mesh of sounds. But with these 150ohm headsets they need/use more electricity to deliver better sound. Gaming headsets promote their own 7.1 virtual surround technology, but really you can get that software from anywhere and is usually built into games.
Open back?... I get it I am a audiophile, molest monitors from time to time. In all honesty if you want a all in one headphone get a closed back because you can't use these for gaming at night if you have a family nor can you use it for "alone time"... Not even joking, get your self a pair of M50X's if you can afford them and if you can't Status CB-1's. I have a pair of Status CB-1's that I use for gaming and they are absolutely perfect for the price and sound better than almost every gaming headset under $100 and rival can's twice the price or more. If you want open back headphones these are good... BUT not if you want a do it all headphone.
Senhisser is great for sound but horrible for comfort. I have pxc 550 and at it's price it should not feel so uncomfortable if not worn perfectly. Also his ears were bright red after wearing it so it's questionable if any one should buy that.
He didn't try them out on the video? I understand it's a sponsored video but I think he should have tried them gave an opinion about the sound quality. They can't be terrible being made by Sennheiser so it's not like he would have had to fake it and say "ummm they sound great" when they didn't LOL
@@UFDTech Saying something like "I've had these for the past two weeks, used them to listen to music and for games, etc" would have made it clear. It's possible you mentioned this and I missed it. I know Reece said he had experience with them and liked them. I'm not questioning the headphones because as I said before they're Sennheiser. Your videos are awesome though!
nick wescott You realize these aren’t designed for cheep people like you? I work in the music industry, and these are a game changer. They’re high end because of the drivers, not the price.
The same driver, driver tuning and chassis as the 660S, with the only tweaks being an extra piece of foam in each earcup, and thin paper diaphragms on the outside of each driver, both removable should you just want cheaper 660S (I tried removing the foam and ended up leaving it in, preferred it that way), glossy paint for parts of the chassis, simplified packaging and removal of unnecessary accessories, the 58X is a steal for $150. Having the K7XX, Argon MK3 w/ Eikon pads, MDR-1A and more, I'd say this is the best sounding headphone I have, just slightly above the K7XX, with comfort a close second to the K7XX
@@Asghaad hopefully brands like Gigabyte/EVGA(I can't remember which it is) that are currently producing/selling a brand new Soundcard type device(looks pretty Sexy not gonna lie) more people might start to get a proper DAC+AMP Setup. Let us Pray these individuals start developing better taste in hearing peripherals.
@@Asghaad Oh I totally know that type.... I cannot stand it. It's the attributes Like those you mentioned, that separate the generic people, from the intellectuals....Keep on enjoying, and knowing more about Sound, Tuning, etc. And eventually the more people will have an understanding of what Quality Sound is meant to be.... Not just loud thumping of bass, but a crisp, clear sound where you can hear every instrument, every sound that bounce off the walls, every scratch in the throat when singing, etc.... That, is sound quality.
These are literally the same as the $500 660s. Watched a test down and I'm saying down to serial numbers on parts. Take out the pad and you have 660s... Stock they are 98% lol
If those are your only options, I would suggest 144hz. LTT has a video of blind testing in similar comparison and higher refresh rate better for most (until 120+ atleast).
