Z Review - SHP9500s VS SHP9500 "Vintage" [Did they mess it up?] 

You really forgot didnt you, Z? In the bathroom...the cable from the original SHP9500 is IN the bathroom

I guess it could be an unpopular opinion, based on the like-dislike ratio, but I really hated that you talked so much about dacs and microphones and other headphones and even recommended the philips headphones, when I just wanted to know about the SHP9500 and SHP9500s comparison.

Watching a video about the SHP9500 with a modmic while wearing a SHP9500 with a modmic. Headphoneception is real.

Now that you did these, you gotta do X2 "vintage" vs X2HR

I already have had that cheap dac and shp9500 combo for like a year, and I love it. So glad i randomly found that dac in a vid and u approved the combo.

So glad for this video. I got the S. Had them for over a year. And they are stil going strong. Only thing is the little cloth strap broke. Gonna get another pair soon.

Just ordered a pair of these, a SMSL M3 and a high quality 3.5mm to 1/4" cable. I've been watching your vids for a few hours, thanks for all the great info.

Bought these on crazy sale with the Syba Sonic Amp/DAC that you have in the description of this video and couldn't be more happy, thank you. Please review the Syba Sonic Amp/DAC for future consumers!

Picked a set of those up for 50$ and the boom pro because it sounds better than a modmic. 50$!!!! crazy. Such a good gaming headset.

I got my SHP9500s' today and damn, they sound amazing. My first open headphones. I thought the bass would be light, but it's perfect. To think they'll sound even better after being properly broken in is just WOW. Using a Denon AVR-S530BT headphone out to amp them right now (USB -> Coax -> Denon). Loving it.

The hype is real. Appreciate the insight and glad to have found a nice inexpensive set of open cans that produce the type of sound I’ve been searching for. These paired with a Fiio A3 are a great combo, quick flip of the bass boost switch on certain types of music and it’s all you need. Enjoy your videos, keep it up.

I´m all into sim racing and I love my Philips SHP9500s when racing and streaming, combined with the Vero Moda Boom Pro Mic it is a "end game" for me. Some say it is overkill for sim racing but I say all worth it and I gladly show interested this lovely review! Thanks for all your great work!

Love your reviews. Been wanting to get new headphone so watching these are very helpful. I'm thinking of getting Philips SHP9500s or Audio Technica M40X still researching, but really like the reviews on philips plus price is nice.

Thank you Z I bought the shp9500s for around $52 US dollars and the v moba this was around 4 months ago and they were really good.

I would greatly appreciate it if you redo the sound demo for these with your new set-up. Thanks Z!

just got my pair and omfg they are so good thankyou very much the bug has me and wont let go

Have that Syba Sonic DAC/amp, it’s quite decent and really feature-rich, and I love that it has both a 1/4” and 1/8” jack so I never need an adaptor for any of my headphones.

Thanks for your honest reviews bc of your reviews I bought the m40s and the Phillips.. And yes I changed the pads and wires to my m40s both are fucking awesome thanks again

Just got some fidelio x2s for my bday thanks for the review m8

GSX 1000 HYPE! Can't wait!

Philips SHP9500 and a Mod Mic with an included Audioengine D1 was and still is I believe one of the best purchases for my gaming setup. Almost wish I went with a Schiit Fulla 2 though because of the 1/4-Inch input and awesome knob.

Waiting for mine to come in tomorrow, and returning these A10's.

got these because of you Z , three months ago, i cannot be happier ! For some songs and games I use APO eq with PEACE to bring up some bass , but mainly i don't even use the equalizer . 11/10

Glad the SHPs still the same amazeballs. Just recommend them to a friend of mine.

When is the review for the Sennheiser GSX1000, and SybaSonic Amp/ Dac coming? Thanks for the great reviews! I just got my Fidelio X2HR's and I love them. Next I'm looking for an Amp/ Dac. Currently looking at the Mayflower ARC but you have my attention with the $38 SybaSonic as a temporary solution.

Zeos please do Syba Sonic DAC/Amp review, it is rich in features, but does it even improve anything? for Ω32-150ohm headphones, like SHP9500, CB-1, M40X, Fostex T50RP and Fidelio X2 really interested if this cheapie is worth it, for everyday speakers and headphones combo. Or a bit more advanced brother M-Audio Super DAC. Really love SMSL M3, but it lacks features, would get Origen+ but it is not available in EU. VOTE UP GUYS, Cheers.

last time I was watching the original review on vintage one and having my SHP9500Son the way, this time I was with that and watching this.

I love my SHP9500. I have 2 pair. Bought them both $50 each on Newegg sales after Z's first review. Since then I have bought several headphones including the Audeze LCD 3. I have to say the SHP9500 are still used in my collection and hold their own in both sound and comfort. Amazing value for the price!

for those of you still wondering the only difference is the wire change, the headphone still says SHP9500 on the inside of the headband, so the headphones are identical, just a new wire.

Love the 9500's.

I'm watching this video wearing SHP9500s, and with stock cable, which is fine IMO.

my audio technica 500x is dying a slow death from use... decided to replace it... randomly stumbled upon this video... to lazy to actually research, got both this and that cheap DAC a coming... I put some faith in you random internet person, don't let me down.

Thanks Z

to straiten my cords, i get a clothes hanger and two clothespins or metal band paper clips (not the small little wire ones, black with chrome folding handles), pin it from the thick part of the plastic on the plug (not the wire of course) then i clip the other to the other end of the thick plastic of the plug, and hang it in my closet.. come back in a few days.. maybe a week at most.. usually does the trick, but i see a diff after 3 days of this so.. some wires wont work with this method.. but a lot do.

Still using my shps or my gaming, seriously it's the best thing ever. I bought a turtle beach headset on clearance for 50 or less bucks, only used it for a few days and went back to my Phillips. It seriously is the best thing. Only thing I tinker with is the voice option on Xbox one, since some games have louder effects than most (BF1 is one where I put the voice volume louder, pubg I can go one or two notches above 0). I need to find something that'll absorb my sweat from the fabric, always leaving a oily/blotchy spot if I lay them on paper or something else that'll absorb lol.

So.. is the Syba Sonic Amp/Dac good? I'm trying to find a great dac/amp for under 50

They are back on stock at $79!

Hi zeos, I bought the shp's last year and couldn't be more pleased with them, however i'm now looking for a set of closed cans within a budget of about $200. The most important factors are comfort and noise isolation, and I was wondering which would be better for those qualities between the m40x with brainwavz angled pleather pads, and the stock cb-1 headset (or if you think something else would be better, that too). Thanks in advance for helping. Edit: I prefer softer pads which is why im thinking about going with the hm5's over the zmf's, though ive never been able to actually feel either in person.

Hey Z! These headphones went up to $250!? How the heck? I’m glad I bought them a few years back when I saw your review. I was trying to recommend them to my cousin, and then I saw the price. Shame Thanks Z - love your work!

I bought SHP9500S a month or two ago and got a new cord for it soon after as it wasn't the length I wanted and immediately noticed a difference. The stock cable is crap.

I wonder how good will this setup be: SHP9500S; NeoMusicia mic, and the Syba Sonic AMP/DAC mic

Today is the first time I listen to my SH9500, and I cried with the first song I listen to using it. My god it's actually so good.

Zeos, thanks for the review! I just got my pair of shp9500s from Newegg, and I'm in love! They sound great (especially for the price) and they are definitely some of the most comfortable set of headphones I've ever worn. I can't wait to get my v moda boompro mic to complete my gaming headset :)

You should definately review the AD700Xes when you have the chance! I'd like to know your opinion on them.

good wallpaper + megumin lying down face down well done Z

Got my 9500s's referbished on Newegg for $30. Couldn't be more happy with them for that price. Although I still prefer both the sound and comfort of my HD650's over them.

Also bought the shp9500 with the v-moda boom pro mic from his video. I can't use anything else for gaming they are as good as he says. I've tried different hyperx clouds and astro headsets and they don't compare to this combo. It literally feels like my head is being pleasured by the headphones.

Hey Zeos, Ive been looking at these for a while, but now im struggling to figure out whether to get these, or, the Lasmex l-85. Which would you pick?

Solid nendo choice

When using these for gaming with the boom pro does the mic pick up the sound from the headphones?

Glad I got these when I did cuz these are selling for $200+!

so concise.

Sennheiser GSX 1000 Z Review coming soon? Good. There's a 2.0 HD setting in it that I would like to hear Z thoughts on. Does that setup compare to a regular low-powered Amp?

Ok, my only thought is that if someone doesn't mind some highs, the DT-990 make great open back gamers. I prefer the sound overall. But the Philips are still a very close runner and the price is exuberant.

Bro mans keep up what your doing .. you give the best personal opinion reviews! Fucking A !!!!!!

I have been tripping on wires of my headphone. Zeos, do you got a recommendation for these problems?

megumin just chilling

Zeos i get so motion sick,but i just can't stop effing watching lol>

Yeah, so for some reason these headphones now cost $200 on Amazon? And like $140 on Newegg? Everybody is saying they cost $60-70, but apparently not

Still waiting for the price to go down on these. I got an old SHP9500 for $50 on a black friday sale a few years ago and got no regrets. I want a second pair so I can go ahead and mod my original pair.

Hi Zeo, on May 11, 2015 you reviewed Philips Fidelio X2 then on Sep 18, 2015 you reviewed Philips SHP9500 (and SHP9500s one year later). You raved all of them. Which one would you buy, given the big price differece?

Disregarding the microphone, for gaming do you recommend the SHP9500s over the HD698B? I play R6 and accurate positional audio is a necessity. Can't wait to see what you think of the Sennheiser GSX1000.

ETA on the Syba Sonic review?

You should do review on logitech 2.1 or 5.1 speakers, i was always wondering how would someone with alot of experience rate them since most of reviews are made from people that are not into audio stuff

damn never heard of these heaphones, and saw this vid in my recommended.. why did phillips discontinue these? can't seem to find them anywhere on the net.

on sale currently for 48$ at newegg, shipped

So do I need a dac if I get these headphones and the vmoda boom pro mic? Or can I just run it of my motherboard?

Best open under 200 with great comfort? Koss Porta pro ! But I am still inclined to try those 9500

On sale at newegg for 49.99 right now.

That Standard Vmoda Cable is sold out and no restock date. I looked at others and they all seemed to have more cable failures. Do you recommend I wait or keep looking what?

Hi Zeos, are the SHP 9500 still your recommendation for an open pair of gaming headphones or the Superlux HD 668B? Regards from Germany.

just received the shp9500. Compared to my the shp9500s, yes phillips did go a bit cheaper in both build quality and sound. The plastic on the 9500 feels better and sturdier making it slightly heavier compared to 9500s and as for the sound goes, 9500 overall tone sounds a tad fuller. Best of all, 9500 pads can be replaced much easier due to detachable plastic ring.

Have you had success using the SHP9500S + Boom Pro combo with that Syba Sonic since making this video? I just purchased those phones and mic and since my mobo's mic input doesn't work I was thinking about getting the Syba as well. Should I just buy a cheap USB External Sound Card Adapter or will this Syba actually improve the sound quality?

Does the MPOW Bluetooth receiver have latency while watching RU-vid or gaming?

I'm confused. The name of this video is a comparison between the SHP9500 and the SHP9500s, and from the video this is what I got: The cable is different, and he is unsure if the clamping force has increased. That is about it. What about sound experience? You are out of luck here... And on top of that, he sounds like he is recommending the SHP9500s, but the shopping link in the description is for the SHP9500.

Did you shot this video by Gopro? Thanks

Z Reviews, did I make a mistake buying the Superlux instead of buying these headphones?

I like how you banter with Chewy and she couldn't care less. xo's

Confused... I'm assuming you use the MPOW BT to allow your cans to perform cordless, but then you add the ModMic5 to become uncordless again? Or does the ModMic5 somehow plug into the MPOW BT module? From the reviews I've read, the MPOW BT's mic is crap.

So which ones should I get if they’re the same price and I’m changing the cable

As the owner of a mint pair of original SHP9500. The clamp looks to be exactly the same as the SHP9500 s.

Have you tried the mic on the MPOW?

I can get the Philips fidelio x2 for 130 $ in Sweden right now - would they be worth getting over the SHP9500 (around 100-130 atm)?

Which of the 3 would be the ideal to own? - Philips Fidelio X2HR, Monoprice M1060 or Hifiman HE400i? ( if you consider the price with Monoprice being the most expensive and Hifiman the cheapest )

now the real question is... how about the Fidelio X2HR? did they fuck that up?

Hey, I have used the shp 9500 for 3 days now and I have seen people say that with the correct EQ settings then it can make the headphones sound much better. I am currently using shields42 from reddit and I'm split between whether I prefer the stock or the modified sound. If anyone can help with their peace configuration then I'll highly appreciated it.

Either still on sale or back on sale on Newegg for $52. As of 1/6/18

Use this setup everyday. I have a VMODA boompro that has balance issues. The solution? Run it at 80% and use the amp for volume control.

Hey Z, been appreciating all your vids. Could you please tell me if you know anything about the Fidelio x2hr’s! I just purchased a pair from eBay, but they seem like a unicorn online with no info on them, making me second guess my purchase. Thanks in advance.

@Z Reviews Which one has more bass, the modded SHP9500 with the 3D printed cups and new pads or the Fostex Argon? Which one do you like and enjoy better for gaming and music with heavy/hard hitting bass? Thanks in advance!

Zeos, these or Takstar Pro 82 in terms of comfort?

so the v-moda cable angled end is made for the output and not the headphones....

Using my shp9500s to listen to this video. My v moda boompro is on its way. But they seem underwhelming? Atm w the stock cable, it seems underwhelming. And was very quiet compared to my Razer headset when I tried em out on my ps4. Is it the stock cable being trash? I greatly hope the vmoda enhances it, cuz they were too quiet while gaming w stock cable

Open box on Newegg for $38, dunno if they'll go back in stock.

on sale for $60 CAD right now, tempted to grab them and a boom pro mic but i'm wondering if these things will leak enough to have the mic pick it up. would be the first set of open headphones for me and i'd hate to not be able to use them with the mic.

Hey Zeos, Will you get a pair of HD660 ?

My gaming Son, has used all my expensive phones, and the Phillips 9500. He still prefers the $38 Superlux hd668b with $10 Lux leather replacement pads.( on amazon). S0ooo comfortable! Ps. For $4, I got a 4 year replacement plan. He's a teenager. He breaks things accidentally. Lol! Desktop mic.

what kind of (DAC/)AMP would you recommend for the HiFiMAN HE-400i? Tube or solid state? and which? shouldnt be too expensive :)

So, If I have an external dac/amp SMSL M3, already, and want to connect the headphones into the M3, How would I be able to attach a mic, the V Moda to it to work as well?

The Philips SHP9500s' are apparently made by Gibson so I think the "s" at the end just represents a change in manufacturer.