Z Review - Sennheiser HD58X Jubilee [TAKE ONE] (IE The Long More Zeos'y one.) 

You didn't link to the suicide prevention hotline in the description

Soooo I basically took a gamble on the HD58X and won the headphone lottery? COOL.

goddammit I saw your video about 660s and convinced me to buy them, a few hours later I see this video and panicly cancelled the 660s and ordered 58x instead. You are going to give me a heart attack xd

Thank you for saving me $350

I told you in your HD660s review about these I was just waiting for you to lose your shit what a great honest review

I almost ordered the 660s, literally came here to see your review after having them in my Amazon cart, then this review auto-played. Needless to say I’ve placed an order with Drop for my Jubilees and should be enjoying them in 4-6 months when they finally arrive. Thank you for your service Zeos.

Bought these when they were still new and there weren't a lot of reviews up - SO happy with my purchase and glad that the reviews back me up. Best impulsive $150 ever spent.

Legit just bought a pair for my birthday tomorrow as a present to myself. Thanks zeos! I appreciate you!

You're the only RU-vidr putting out audiophile headphone reviews that I can actually watch, because you don't take yourself too seriously. I mean you do, but you don't... Anyways, I love your videos. You've convinced me to buy two new pairs this week. The HD58X Jubilee, and the HE4XX. Thanks for not being that audiophile douche bag like so many others, haha.

i got the HD58X Jubilee's for $80, pretty excited to get them

Z Sennheiser replied in massdrop on a link to this video I posted there and this was their reply: "Though the HD 660 S and the HD 58X Jubilee are both dynamic driver designs made from our specially developed plastic, the same impedance ratings, and constructed in the same Ireland factory, they do not share a driver, and are in fact differently produced designs. The difference may not be visible to the naked eye, but the drivers do have different performance characteristics are measurable. The impact of the foam we use is acoustically minimal... the rear foam backing is there for aesthetics, and also it improved durability for the driver in drop-tests (since the driver is mounted differently than the HD 660 S and the models that came before it). The foam does not both “reflect back bass” or “absorb treble” as Steven from Zeos Reviews suggests in the above video; Steven even noted that the two headphones still sound different to him at the 12 minute mark of the video posted above." Edit: May be possible that the little difference you experienced was because the HD660s was connected to a different amplifier in a balanced mode? Have you tried to switch cables and amp between the headphones? That would be interesting to see...

Thank you for helping me find the gaming and music headphones that I am going to get. I watched both of the videos about the 58x and you have sold me on them! Love all the reviews, Keep up the great work. BTW you're the only person I go to anymore about audio!

When you discover a secret level.

Just bought a pair this week, and they're arriving on Tuesday. Can't wait to hear them.

I finally got mine after the latest mass drop! Thank you they sound amazing!

Today I went looking at headphone reviews for a music/gaming headset and stumbled upon this video. That was all I needed to hear. Just ordered a pair, thanks man!

Had to grab these and try them myself. Not even a few hours in, adore them, prefer them with the foam in, and think I enjoy them more than the M1060s? The bass and clarity are fantastic. Really appreciate the review, been a while since I had Senns but these things are a steal!

So im late in the game and got these a week or more ago. Didn’t modify it and i liked it, now removed the foam and wow... just wow. I went to an audio store to compare with the 660. No way i can tell the difference. No way to justify the 660s. Completely agree with this review.

oh man thank you so much for this review

Love your sense of humour and your honesty, you're the best reviewer I had the pleasure to listen to. I ordered the 58x's and I 'm very excited about them although I'll pay some extra being from Europe but still worth it I think lol!

This is the reason why Z Reviews is one of the best audiophile channel in RU-vid...u r d MAN !!!

"legal loli for the win" -Daru

Was looking for a new pair after having the ath-ad700x for several years. After like 12 hours of video reviews, I came here and realized that the HD58X Jubilee's were active on massdrop again. Not having to wait for these is just the cherry on top. Got hyped for it, and get them here tomorrow. FeelsGoodMan

I bought a set of M1060's. The day after I got them, I put them back in their case and put my HD58X's back on. I love the HD58X's. They are quite possibly my favorite headphones.

You sure did a good job of convincing me. I was about to lose my mind trying to restrain myself but I'm Glad I watched this and pulled the trigger.

You can easily take the grill off without removing the pad. I performed the mod three or four times and I got the mod down to less than a minute for both sides. Just applying a bit of inward pressure on the grill trim piece and it will separate from the housing. I kept mine stock.

And bought! Thanks for enabling my headphone collecting habit.

Save MONEY!!! Really helpful!! Cuz I am planning to buy 660s in last month and absolutely change mind!!!

After I made mod on my 58X, all I can say is I am so blown away The transparency is incredible! I put a fine metal mesh to dust proof the magnet hole and I made a nickel sized ring cover to hold the mesh

Thanks for showing me how to improve my amazing HD58xs Zeos

Just received my HD58x and it was amazing at the price. So happy I jumped into the drop.

Thank you for this review :*

this channel is awesome brother!!

This intro is my favorite of any of your videos

Nice review, almost got me fired up to get em but I doubt it will come anywhere close to the STAX 300 Anniv. cans i got recently. Going to save up for the Sen 800/800s to get what the soundstage hype is about.

just joined the drop for these Jubilees on a second massdrop round. Returned a pair of gaming RIg 800hd headset I got for the cool atmos experience but they distorted horribly. Google had a massdrop ad. so I pulled the trigger on them. Man, everyone's saying these are beast. I'm expecting to be blown away coming from crappy gaming headset. This vid got me hyped! hope they can run virtual surround well with their "wide" open back sound.

Slayer performance out of HD58X Jubilee without price of 660! Appreciate in depth info! HORNS UP!!!!!!

Just ordered a set based on this review.

Got mine with a cavalli tube hybrid(on sale 175$ as it was discontinued/last drop ). Ill never forget how great that first listen was out of the box with my G8X. As well as when the tube hybrid came in. I figure if im not going all out for a 600 series i could bypass getting a balanced setup as well to cut some cost in my setup. Theyve made fidelio X2 HR an afterthought(ive kept my eye out for 99$) before i own the Fidelio X2 and ive passed up a few years of prime day/deals. Now im getting the 1more "triple driver" as my go to bass/portables. BC i cant justify the X2 as portables/in a shared room/setting. Possibly one day when i can get a topping stack for 500$ ideally with bluetooth 5.0 support i can look on towards a 330$ HD660S on sale...if i want the REAL thing and a balanced cable. Im in no rush and the HP dont seem to be going anywhere. RN i got my sights on a real tube amp, some swan D100s and a Loxjie A30. By next year i can consider a balanced stack once topping releases bluetooth 5.0 "aesthetic" stack to replace the L50/E50 combo which i was looking at up until i realized BT is the future/standard to consider these days when looking towards the best cost/effective/impact setup.

Always a great review! Just ordered mine and patiently waiting. Which amp/dac do you recomend for hd 58x? Looking for somwthing under $200 for casual gaming and music listening. Thanks and subbed!

I want to share my opinion as I own the 58X and 660S. First of all I bought the 58X because of Zeos praising them highly and for the price they are indeed wonderful headphones, way better than the HD 598 I owned for years. The thing is they are definitely, very different headphones and I can confirm it without even doing an A-B test. 58X have really good and clear mids and a good amount of bass, but it lacks resolution and airyness in the treble region and also the bass is not very clear, it has more bass but not better bass than the 660s. It's also brighter than the 660s. 660S on the other hand has even better mids, more defined bass, great treble, more soundstage, better imaging, better build quality (you can tell just by holding it), better comfort (material in the headband and pads is way better and also the headphone is way less clampy) and it's just more resolving and fast. I'm not saying it's worth $500, but it's definitely better in a lot of ways, I'm definitely selling my 58X. Also took out the foams of the 58X and still the 660S is just better at everything I said. The driver is just not the same, so even if they sound close without the foams, you will still be missing a lot of the 660S sound.

Zeos, you sir are dangerous for my wallet. I joined the mass drop for the Hifiman HE4XX as my birthday gift to my self this year , and I wanted to try out a set of affordable planars before investing in something like Audeze LCD-2. The day after I see your vid on the HD58X, and pulled the trigger on those too, Damn you :)

DOOD the 58x are one of massdrop's "in stock" stuff now a bunch of headphones they "made" are shipping within 2 business day now, you even can pay like 15 or so more and get them delivery in 2 business days also, 2 days till a drop for koss esp/95x's starts.. y'all might wanna take a look at them :^)

Do these work with a balanced cable? I plan to connect them to my Fiio q1 mk2 and since they are 150 ohms they may benefit more of the Q1's more powerful balanced output

I had 2 times Sennheiser HD-650 and this is was for me the best sound, now I need again to buy, and thank you to precision my choice... I dont now if exist better headphones for 150$ ??? THANK VERY MUCH !!!

Hey Zeos. Any plans of reviewing the Q Acoustics 3010/3020s in the future?

just bought the HD58X from Massdrop for $150, and subscribed, thank you

I have an HD58X and loves its sound stage and warm tonality. I can't find many ear pads just for them, however. So, the HD600's is an exact fit for the HD58X? Thanks, love your reviews.

So, I've had a pair of HD 545 headphones for years, which I've been driving first with a Asus Xonar STX II soundcard, and then an Aune X1s (and yes, that was your fault too). I liked the fact that the HD545s are also 150 ohm, so they're quite easy to drive away from home, but I've just given in and ordered a pair of these... The jump in quality when I got the Aune was quite shocking, given that the soundcard was highly regarded in its own right, so I'm really looking forward to hearing what these 58X Jubilees sound like!

I just bought these and they're deffo worth the wait and import charges, just wondering if you know an upgrade for the earpads for them?

For me it's either 58X or X2HR. Both seem great and that imaging is tantalizing, but the bass and soundstage of the X2HR as well as being available on amazon in Canada is making me tempted.

Z is right about the Bass in the 58x. Just got mine in and took of the foam piece and it does have some thump. Some music I EQ to 0 or -2 decibels. But they do sound very good. And you don’t need a amp to power. Theses sound much better then my 598’s. Hope this helps.

Picked up 58X on sale for $149 and a Zen DAC V1 on eBay for $120. Best bang-for-the-buck setup IMO.

Alright bought a pair immediately after this review, it will complement my M40x and Plantronics Backbeat Pro

Well, I've been using a pair of Sennheiser HD 558's for 8 or 9 years now. They still work, but they're definitely worn, and sometimes I get a little static feedback if I move the cable a certain way. I've been wanting to get new ones for a while now, and I was trying to stay away from Sennheiser, because I never thought the 558's were super impressive. I was looking at the Philips SHP's just because it sounded like they were a good, cheap pair that I could experiment with. After seeing this video though, the HD58X Jubilee's sound like a no brainer. I just put my order through on Mass Drop. Looks like they're estimated to ship by April. I can't wait to try these out.

Just bought a pair and I hope they are a major upgrade from my Sennheiser HD1's. They should be, considering I am going from 32 ohm to 150 ohm with a DAC!

I can't thank you enough for this recommendation. Just got mine in the mail and it took two seconds of use before I turned and looked at half my headphone collection in disgust. The messed up thing is these are the cheapest by far. My only issue is they sent me my pair with a broken wire that has an obviously bent 3.5mm and makes no sound in the left channel. Thankfully I had a spare though. I guess some of those savings are from qc.

For those who ask "6xx or 58x?" Here is a Express review: -HD 58X: a more versatile audio, oriented for a more fun experience especially in bass frequencies. I see these babies on my desk with my games and modern music with compression, like RU-vid, a better "all rounder", even with and portable amp/dac for its 150 ohms, easier for everyone. -HD 6XX: I see these ones besides a turntable and a good tube amp. If I compare this with the 58X it's like a 4k va monitor vs a 5k ips with HDR (6XX), a more precise with more resolution sound. It can do a good job with PC, but the requirements it meets are equal or more expensive because not every amp powers 300 ohms. If you consider an audiophile and want to try the 58X on 6XX, do the foam mod on the grills. At the and of the day the world of audio there's no better one, all is matter of what you like. I like my 6XXs since I have the amp for it,but if the 6XX cost the same as the 58X, I would take the 6XX since I see them more for home use. I wish for a mod that make the 58X close up.

Just got mine delivered yesterday. Picked these up on your recommendation, and they have effectively replaced my ATH AD900's. Not as bright on the high end, and I am a treble head, but my god are they a far more balanced headphone. The buy of the century.

I'm glad I own the HD 6XXs and the HD 380 Pros but I really do want to get a better DAC/AMP I have the original SMSL M6 and it is good. I really want to get the Massdrop THX AAA 789 but I don't know what DAC to get as an upgrade to the M6 before I get a pair of 660s or 58xs. I certainly want to get the DAC and amp upgrades before I replace the 6XXs but I just don't know which DAC I can get for $300 or less that is actually "better" than the M6. I'd like to be able to decode 32-bit 384khz and possibly DSD but as Z pointed out you can't get much in DSD nor MQA online, but FLAC is everywhere. Zeos do you have any recommendation for a great DAC under 300 that pairs well with the AAA 789?? I want the next "upgrade" to be an endgame level for me for at least 10 years but IDK what to pick as the DAC.

The 660S still sound a little softer in my ears when it comes to vocal clarity (Cowboy Bebop - Flying Tepot) but other than that, the sound stage / imaging is the same

Well the Audioheaven people measured 58X and the foam lowers peak around 4ks making them flatter. Also keeps dust out. But the drivers on 58X are smaller than 6XX, 650s so they should sound and measure different. They might be slightly different. Of course I like the modular design of 580/600 series, and it cost less to produce them. I like the small waveguides on tweeters on those little desktop spkrs.

I’m sold, I have the Game One’s for gaming, essentially HD558’s with a good microphone, SHP9600’s, and the Sennheiser HD800S. I think I’ll probably use these the most. I wanted the HD650, and wish I had gone with that over the HD800S’s because they were ridiculously expensive and the HD650’s seem to be 70-80% of the HD800S. I love the design too, painted black, and the covers look classy.

Isn't there a difference in resolution and not only in the frequency curve. Aren't the Driver of the HD 660's the same as in the HD 700? Did Sennheiser really put this tweaked HD 700 Driver into the 58X? I hab them and sold them because I found them too harsh in Base and overall in comparison with the 650's cause it sounded like 650's got a higher resolution, a finer tone to it so the 660's also should be better in resolution? I have no idea don't own the 660's

just ordered a pair of Jubilees today!

I have the 650's. I love this stuff but none of it matters after the 650's - I love them and can't tell much difference between the 6 series Senheisers. I'm 55 yrs. old so that's that with my hearing. I do love my Fostex Purplehearts too (and can tell them apart) but only for certain music - the 6 series Senheisers are best to me and my aging ears.

Lmao came to your channel when I was randomly trying to find a good set of gaming headphones you recommended good normal headphones took your advice bought some 599s because that’s what we’re available to me locally fucking love them... subscribed to your channel and I just now ordered these because of this review 😂😂😂

Just ordered a pair with the $20 bonus. Can't wait to slap these cans on.

Watched this review and then went on mass drop and bought these headphones... who wants to pay 500 bucks for 660s when these are side close... enough said... thank you zeos

To capture the feeling of putting the 660s in the corner, watch the scene in The Hunger where Miriam carries John's living corpse to the attic. (Your reviews create the wildest associations.)

Another drop right now! Only 2 days left! :) just got them and I can't wait to start using them to produce music! :)

Did you go through this with the 650’s when the 6xx came out?

do HD 600/650 pads fit the 58x jubilees? i want to get different pads but the massdrop for the pads ended already and i wanna know if i can just use HD 600 pads.

I wonder if you could 3d print the pretty part from inside the 660S and put it into the 58X

Drop is still going like the energizer bunny.

between x58 jubilee and 6xx if you can only choose one. Which one would you choose?

Yep, Shimoneta needs a season 2. Unfortunately the voice actress for Thirsty-chan (forgot her name, you know who it is) died a few years ago so it seems doubtful. Bought the 58x and they're being shipped right now! What would you recommend I use to power them as I'd like to get off my on-board.

they have another drop that shipped out. These things sound gorgeous with and without the mod.

zeos, can you explain that giant magnet at 58X? the drivers look different!

Hey Zeos, where do you get your XLR cables for the Sennheiser?

Is there a possibility that when the drop goes live again, that the manufacturing will be different in any way?

I really hope the 58x are available at the end of the month.

The sound will be better if I remove the foam behind the drivers (HD58x)?

Should I buy these 58x's or the HD598's? I do a lot of gaming and watch movies now and then. But when not using it to game I'm usually listening to music or asmr-esq things.

I just bought it for $150 and it suppose to ship by Tuesday. So I guess the drop is still going?

damn it Z, I've bought so much audio equipment because of your reviews, stahpp it. ( this hobby is the best ;D thank you so much for showing us the path)

How do they stack up vs the (stock) HD6XX?

How would the HD58X Jubilee(Modded) do for competitive gaming and sound stage vs something like the HD 598?

In the gaming hifi video, you mentioned that the 660s has impeccable imaging. Does that apply to 58x as well?

What are the foam things called, that you use to rise your speakers? I'm on the lookout for a pair of monitor stands for my desktop and your solution looks cheaper, than the ones you buy in music stores.

amazing review. what should i get the philips shp9500 or the SENNHEISER HD 58X JUBILEE ?

hd58x vs 598 which is better for gaming and some music use but mostly gaming? is there any point for me to upgrade if i have 598's?

Got compare this to he4xx, which one would you buy?

I am watching the HD58X review while wearing the HD58X!

which amp & dac you recommend with HD58X for gaming?

Sooooo Do you recommend taking out the foam?

so i didnt feel a notice when i took the back foam off, but then i did the inner. i noticed a change. def higher highs, and mids. maybe placebo, but i think slightly better sound stage too.

I took those foam pieces out of the HD58X and I thought it made the sound louder and harsher. So I put them back in. I also disagree with the Sennheiser rep who said it was just a cosmetic thing. And I also think that the HD58x sounds a lot like the 660 S

Would you mind telling me where you got the red cables for your headphones ? Nice video btw

I have both the 58x Jub's and the 660S....the only difference i can tell is the lower end. Tends to have a bit more depth. Love my 58x tho....with the 150 ohm impedance vs 300, much more versatile.